The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada

This is your voter’s kit for the 2026 BCFNHA Group Election.

Voting will take place by electronic means only. No paper mail-in ballots will be provided.

Nominations have now closed.

Following the close of nominations, the following positions are acclaimed:

  • President – 2-year term
     
  • Vice-President – 2-year term
     
  • Secretary – 2-year term
     
  • Treasurer – 2-year term

Following the close of nominations, the following positions stand for election:

  • Member at Large (x3) – 2-year term

An election will be held for the three (3) member-at-large positions.

BCFHNA Group Executive – 2026 Election

Positions and Candidates

Position 

Candidate 

President

Nikhil Gandhi (Acclaimed)

Vice-President 

Lacey Woloshyn (Acclaimed)

Secretary 

Sara Pyke (Acclaimed)

Treasurer 

Priyanka Prabakaran (Acclaimed)

Member at Large 

April Coulson

Lisa Blok

Victoria Stevens

Zach Hans

 

Voter Eligibility

Members in good standing of PIPSC in the BCFNHA Group are eligible to vote.

 

Voting Instructions

Please read the following information carefully:

  • Voting System (https://elections.pipsc-ipfpc.ca/)
  • All emails from the voting system will come from: donotreply-nepasrepondre@elections.pipsc-ipfpc.ca (please check any junk/spam folders).
  • A self-serve password reset will trigger an onboarding email if you have yet to complete the onboarding process.
  • If you have not received the onboarding/voting email, please ensure we have the correct email address on file by contacting elections@pipsc.ca
  • If you have received the onboarding/voting email but wish to update your current email on file, please reach out to elections@pipsc.ca
  • Members must complete the onboarding process to log into their account. Please follow the instructions in the email. 
  • Help documents for the new voting system can be found here: English and French
  • YouTube videos for the new voting system can be found here: English and French

If you have any questions or require any assistance, please send an email to elections@pipsc.ca.

 

Resumes Submitted by Candidates

Candidate biographies are available for review by clicking the link on the table above.

Biographies are reproduced as submitted, without edits, and are limited to:

  • 200 words in English
  • 250 words in French (to account for linguistic differences)

Biographies submitted in English have been translated into French, and biographies submitted in French have been translated into English by PIPSC translators.

Please review all materials carefully before casting your vote.

 

Deadline

The deadline for on-line voting: 9:00 PM PST on Monday, April 13, 2026