Employer Communiqué

As we welcome 2025, I want to recognize the vital role that you, as employers, play in supporting social workers and social service workers in their professional and ethical practice. Your dedication to upholding high standards not only elevates the professions, but also ensures that Ontarians receive safe, competent and ethical care. At the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (the College), we remain focused on advancing the key priorities from our…more >>

As part of our commitment to public protection, the College maintains an Online Register of social workers and social service workers across Ontario. This easy-to-use tool includes information about a registrant’s registration status, discipline history (if any) and employer contact information. We have taken employers’ feedback into account and made upgrades to the Online Register. These improvements make it easier for employers to do their due diligence when hiring social workers and social service workers, as well…more >>

The recording of the 2024 Educational Forum is now available to watch on the College website or YouTube channel. The College’s Director of Professional Practice, Christina Van Sickle, MSW, RSW, facilitated a panel discussion entitled Touchpoints of Trust: Setting Boundaries and Navigating Consent. Panelists explored how registrants can set appropriate boundaries with clients and the various aspects that need to be considered when navigating conversations about consent. The panelists represented a variety of perspectives and…more >>

The College invites social workers and social service workers to participate in its new interactive series, Coffee with the College! Hosted by the Professional Practice Team, this engaging lunch-and-learn discussion series will explore some of the most common ethical and practice dilemmas that registrants encounter. The series focuses on recent trends in practice inquiries. Registrants can also ask questions and engage in live consultations with the Professional Practice staff, with guidance from College resources and…more >>

Employers play an important role in helping the College fulfill its mandate of public protection. Click on the resources for employers of social workers and social service workers below to learn more.more >>