Membership FAQs

RTOERO is pleased to provide many programs and services for our members. District social network: RTOERO districts are very active communities and social gatherings, events and activities – formal and informal – are routinely organized for members. Project Service to Others is one-way RTOERO gives back through annual grants to community-based organizations. Renaissance is our quarterly magazine published for our members. We run a scholarship program that provides funds to relatives of members. VenngoMemberPerks®  is included as part of our Extended Health Care Plan and includes savings on health and wellness, entertainment, restaurants and more.

No. RTOERO membership gives members access to many programs, services and benefits. So, membership fees are not eligible for tax deduction. You will receive an email receipt confirming payment of your membership fee.

It's easy! Fill out our member form and submit online or mail it in. We'll process your application as soon as possible, send your welcome package, and you can begin enjoying the benefits of membership.

Yes, you can! Visit the membership page.

Anyone who works in or retired from the education community in Canada is eligible. This includes staff of public and Catholic schools and school boards, early years, private schools, post-secondary education, trustees, bus drivers.

Join now! Your membership is free until you retire. If you join our health plans while you are still working, the membership fee will apply.

RTOERO membership is divided into districts (chapters) based on geography. This allows members to participate in social, travel and leisure opportunities and become involved in volunteering in their local area and with local members. Find your district.

Each member is only able to join one district, but there are often opportunities, organized by us or the districts, that allow you to socialize with members from other districts!

We have many members who have moved away from the area where they worked to a different area. Members may choose which district they wish to join but can only be a member of one district.

A staff member would be happy to answer your questions. You can either email [email protected] or call 416-962-9463 or 1-800-361-9888.

Membership is free until you retire or join our health plans. If you are already retired, membership is free for the calendar year in which you join. After retirement, the membership cost is $70 per year. Visit our membership section for more information about the value of membership.

The membership fee is annual.

If you receive a pension from the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, you can opt to have your membership fee deducted directly from your pension. The fee is deducted from your January pension payment.