At the request of the BCFNHA Group as per PIPSC By-Law 17.3.2.1, the PIPSC National Elections committee is conducting the 2024 elections to the BCFNHA Group Executive.
The National Election committee is seeking nominations for the following positions, each for a 2-year terms:
- Vice-President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Member-At-Large (3 positions)
Please Note that the group President was elected last year for a 2-year term.
Submit your nomination by 16:00 PST February 23, 2024 using the form below.
Members are encouraged to participate in this union leadership opportunity. Please disconnect from FNHA VPN and use a personal device in order to ensure the form loads.
The nomination and election process is governed by our BCFNHA Group bylaws (https://pipsc.ca/groups/bcfnha/bylaws) 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3.
Here is a summary of the process:
- Nominations must be supported by at least two (2) Group members
- The Elections Committee will review the nominations to make sure nominees are eligible
- If necessary, the Elections Committee will hold a vote
As a member of the group executive, your role is to:
- further the professional interests of the members
- protect the status and standards of our profession
- represent the views of the members on matters affecting them
- ensure that the interests of the Group are represented in all proceedings of the employer and of the union
- attend group executive meetings and participate in committees
Please note that PIPSC Stewards have a different role and are not subject to this election.
This is a voluntary role with an approximate monthly commitment of 2 hours. The executive meets approximately 6 times per year.
If you have any questions about nomination, please do not hesitate to contact Marie Ammais at BCFNHA_Voting@pipsc.ca
Important:
- Biography (400 words maximum)
- Please note that biographies will not be proofread and corrections will not be made except when requested by the Elections Committee.
In solidarity,
National Elections Committee, PIPSC