Elections to the Retired Members Guild (RMG) Executive are now taking place.
The aims and objectives of the Guild are threefold:
- to further the interests of both retired members and, regular members nearing retirement;
- to formulate and express their views on matters affecting them; and,
- to ensure that the interests of Guild members are represented in all proceedings of their former employer and of the Institute.
This year, four positions are open for elections, two positions in the NCR and one in each of the Quebec and Prairies/NWT Regions for a three year term.
The responsibilities of a Guild Regional Executive Officer are as follows:
- Provides leadership to Chapters and members, and ensures a strong organization within the region;
- Expresses regional concerns and voices regional positions at meetings of the Guild Executive;
- Undertakes tasks, projects, and/or portfolios as assigned by the Executive in support of the Guild’s operations and priorities;
- Within budgetary limitations, attends chapter meetings, advises members of national and regional developments;
- Provides liaison between Chapters in the region;
- Provides ongoing liaison between the Guild Executive and the Chapters within the region, respecting the right of the Chapter to deal with any other officer of the Guild.
- Participate in six annual Guild meetings, including the AGM. It is a voluntary role with an approximate monthly commitment of 15 hours.
Please consider running and having the opportunity to serve on the Guild Executive.
The call for applications will be sent on July 1, 2026, via email to all retired members eligible to participate (in the regions listed above) and will close on August 28, 2026. Your biography and application form must be submitted through the portal specified in the email.
The RMG Elections Committee is composed of:
- Kim Scriver, President National Retired Members Guild, NCR Region
- Rob MacDonald, Vice President National Retired Members Guild, BC-Yukon Region
- Stan Buday, Ontario Regional REO
- Gerry Saunders, Atlantic Regional REO
- Marielle Nadon, PIPSC Office Resource
We sincerely hope you will consider coming forward!