Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

What Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation does

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is the statutory professional organization representing certified teachers employed in Saskatchewan's public, separate, francophone, Hutterian, and substitute school systems, operating under the Teachers' Federation Act, 2006. Founded in 1933 and headquartered at 2317 Arlington Avenue in Saskatoon with a staff of 183, STF delivers a portfolio of member services spanning collective bargaining representation, professional development, pension and benefits administration (including long-term disability, life insurance, and the ComPsych Member and Family Assistance Plan), and advocacy on public education policy. The organization is governed by an elected Council comprising the Executive (led by President Samantha Becotte and Associate Executive Director of Labour Relations Pat Maze) and councillors elected from local associations, with a province-wide communication backbone of over 770 School Staff Liaisons connecting members at the school level.

STF's service architecture is platform-plus-facility. STF Professional Learning (STFPL), led by Director Shaun McEachern, runs in-person workshops at the Arbos Centre for Learning (2311 Arlington Avenue), an asynchronous course catalog of 12 modules delivered through the Canvas LMS, annual conferences (IT Summit, Labour School, Assessment Conference), and contracted services delivered to school divisions including Saskatchewan Rivers, Prairie Valley, Good Spirit, and the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre. The Emma Stewart Resources Centre maintains a physical and digital library of more than 38,000 books and audio-visual resources, catalogued through the Insignia system and accessible to both members and non-members. Member transactions run through MySTF, a member portal currently being rebuilt in partnership with Saskatchewan-based firm Engineered Code, with Phase 2 targeting online registration, payment, and personalization in late 2026. Additional sub-brands include the McDowell Foundation (educational research grants), the Arbos Awards (annual recognition across three categories), Professional Growth Networks, International Opportunities, and a Leadership Program.

STF is funded primarily through member dues and does not publicly disclose financial information; supplemental income is generated via Ministry of Education program funding (notably for K-3 literacy workshops with substitute-teacher cost reimbursement), workshop and conference fees priced at $50–$160 per participant, and contracted services to school divisions. The Federation's product surface spans a Forms and Publications repository of 826 documents, a quarterly Saskatchewan Bulletin, the McDowell Foundation's research portfolio (including the Inspiring Success Treaty Education project), and sub-branded commercial offerings via the Arbos Shop. As a member-driven non-profit, STF has no parent company, no venture or PE backing, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

Legal name

Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

Website

https://stf.sk.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is the statutory professional organization founded in 1933 that represents Saskatchewan teachers through collective bargaining, professional development, and pension and benefits administration, serving members via in-person workshops, an asynchronous Canvas LMS catalog, and the Emma Stewart Resources Centre library.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Union / Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes (EDAHAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Training Delivery Providers (In-Person, Virtual, Train-the-Trainer) (BPACANAM), Teacher Workforce & Professional Standards Policy Research (EDADADAG), Labor Relations & Union Management Training (EDABAIAK)

Keywords

• Teacher professional development
• Collective bargaining services
• Pension benefits administration
• Education association services
• Teacher union representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Saskatoon

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is the professional organization and certified bargaining agent for Saskatchewan teachers. It delivers collective bargaining representation, professional learning (workshops, asynchronous courses, conferences), pension and benefits administration including long-term disability and life insurance, member support services, advocacy for public education, and operates a library and resource centre (Emma Stewart Resources Centre) with 38,000+ resources.

Product overview

Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is a professional organization for teachers that operates a platform-plus-services model centered on member services and professional development. The core offerings include STF Professional Learning (delivering workshops, asynchronous courses, and contracted services), the Emma Stewart Resources Centre (a library with 38,000+ resources), the MySTF member portal, and the Events Calendar. Additional services include the McDowell Foundation (research grants), Professional Growth Networks (collaborative learning communities), International Opportunities, Leadership Programs, and the Arbos Awards (recognition program). The Federation publishes the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Bulletin quarterly, and maintains a Forms and Publications repository with 800+ documents. Services are delivered through multiple channels including in-person workshops at the Arbos Centre for Learning, online asynchronous courses via Canvas LMS, and the library catalog system Insignia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STF Professional Learning: Professional development and learning opportunities for Saskatchewan teachers
• Emma Stewart Resources Centre
• McDowell Foundation
• Arbos Awards
• Arbos Centre for Learning

Products and services

• STF Professional Learning (STFPL) Develops and provides high-quality professional learning opportunities and resources for Saskatchewan teachers, including workshops, asynchronous courses, IT Summit conferences, and contracted services for schools and divisions.
• Emma Stewart Resources Centre Professional library with over 38,000 books and audio-visual resources, over 100 journals and newspapers, and teacher-prepared unit plans. Provides services to supplement classroom instruction and support professional development for Saskatchewan educators.
• MySTF Member Portal Online member portal providing access to member-exclusive resources, bargaining updates, professional development materials, Federation services, and personalized tools for Saskatchewan teachers.
• Arbos Awards Annual awards program recognizing outstanding educators and leaders in public education with three categories: Outstanding Contributions, Distinguished Support, and Contributions to Professional Organization.
• McDowell Foundation Foundation supporting research into teaching through grants and scholarships, including the Inspiring Success research project on Treaty Education.
• Contracted Services Customized professional learning services delivered to individual schools, school divisions, and education organizations, available in-person or virtual.
• Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Bulletin Official quarterly publication of the Federation distributed to members, featuring news, member stories, professional development articles, and Federation updates. Published in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall editions, plus special editions.
• Member and Family Assistance Plan (MFAP) Confidential counseling, support, and resources provided to STF members and their families through partner ComPsych.
• Emma Stewart Resources Centre Online Catalogue Online catalogue system (Insignia) providing access to 38,000+ library resources where members can borrow, reserve, and renew books and audio-visual materials.
• Asynchronous Professional Learning Courses Self-paced online professional learning courses delivered through Canvas LMS, covering topics such as Class Complexity: Autism and Functions of Behaviour, Nurturing Emergent Literacy, and Designing an Environment of Respect and Rapport.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85.3% of teachers report establishing meaningful relationships with students that strengthen teaching and learning environment
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of ReginacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025STF supports the Online Bachelor of Education After Degree program which prepares future teachers while allowing them to remain in communities. Federation President highlighted program as essential for teacher recruitment and retention in rural/northern areas.
• Engineered CodecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Saskatchewan-based firm selected as development partner to build new website structure and implement design for STF Website Renewal Project. Phase 2 development underway for late 2026 launch.
• Greater Saskatoon Catholic SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-host of provincial assessment conference 'Building Clarity, Transparency, and Engagement in Assessment Across Saskatchewan' held October 2026. STF provides professional learning while Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools provides venue and local organization.
• ComPsychcoreOthersProvider of the Member and Family Assistance Plan (MFAP) for Saskatchewan teachers. Provides confidential counseling, support, and resources for members.
• Saskatchewan Ministry of EducationcoreOthersGovernment partner providing funding for professional development programs including K-3 literacy initiative. Substitute teacher costs reimbursed through Ministry support for workshops held March-May 2026.
• Prairie South School DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDivision where King George Elementary School implemented Indigenous Ways of Learning initiative. Principal and vice-principal participated in STF Professional Learning session introducing 8 Ways of Indigenous Learning framework.
• Saskatchewan Rivers School DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDivision where Patricia Bibby co-created Outcomes-Based Assessment for High School Learning course. Division integrated course into division-wide learning plans.
• Good Spirit School DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of several school divisions that integrated Outcomes-Based Assessment course into division-wide learning plans.
• Prairie Valley School DivisionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of several school divisions that integrated Outcomes-Based Assessment course into division-wide learning plans.
• Saskatchewan Distance Learning CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of several organizations that integrated Outcomes-Based Assessment course into learning plans.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• National Education Association: Largest U.S. teacher union and professional association. Comparable mandate (bargaining, PD, advocacy, member benefits) at much larger scale, useful as a benchmark for STF's service breadth and structural model.
• American Federation of Teachers: U.S. national teachers' union offering collective bargaining, professional development, and member benefits. Comparable functional model to STF at substantially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Canadian Teachers' Federation: National umbrella federation of Canadian provincial and territorial teacher organizations. STF is a member; CTF operates at the national policy, advocacy, and international representation layer, overlapping in mandate but broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Ontario Teachers' Federation: Federation of Ontario teachers' organizations covering bargaining, PD, and benefits. Same federated union-of-locals structure as STF, larger scale, and similar service portfolio.
• British Columbia Teachers' Federation: Provincial union and professional development body for BC teachers. Directly comparable to STF across collective bargaining, PD delivery, member services, and advocacy — only differing in scale and provincial policy environment.
• Alberta Teachers' Association: Provincial professional organization and collective bargaining agent for Alberta teachers. Most direct functional peer to STF: same member-services-plus-professional-development-plus-bargaining model, same Canadian K-12 teacher federation structure, and adjacent prairie-market geography.
• Manitoba Teachers' Society: Provincial professional organization representing Manitoba teachers, providing collective bargaining, PD, and member services. Closest geographic and structural peer to STF among the prairie provinces.

Others

• Saskatchewan School Boards Association: Provincial association representing Saskatchewan school boards — the employer-side counterpart in STF's collective bargaining relationships. Comparable ecosystem participant with overlapping PD and policy interests but on the opposite side of the bargaining table.
• Education International: Global federation of teachers' unions, of which the Canadian Teachers' Federation is a member. Indirectly comparable as the international parent body in STF's federation stack, providing cross-jurisdictional advocacy and policy linkage.

Emerging players

• Teach For Canada: Canadian nonprofit recruiting and supporting teachers in northern and rural communities, including Indigenous communities. Overlaps with STF on rural teacher recruitment and development priorities (e.g., the Online B.Ed. initiative) but operates as a complementary program rather than a bargaining body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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