The Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Scientific and Analytical (CFIA-S&A) Group executive is seeking nominations for the following positions :
● Member-at-Large, National Capital Region – 3-year term
● Member-at-Large, National Capitol Region – 3-year term
Submit your nomination by September 10, 2024 (12:00 pm ET), using the form below.
Members are encouraged to participate in this union leadership opportunity. Please disconnect from the government's VPN and use a personal device to ensure the form loads.
The nomination and election process are governed by our Group bylaws under Articles 7.2.1 to 7.3.6.
Here is a summary of the process:
● Nominations must be supported by at least 5 regular CFIA-S&A members
● The Elections Committee will review the nominations to make sure nominees are eligible
● If necessary, the Elections Committee will hold a vote
● Nominees must review and to respect the CFIA-S&A’s Elections Code of Conduct
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 and
● elected executive committee members may be selected as members of the bargaining team
Candidates are encouraged to have significant previous union experience and a good working knowledge of the CFIA-S&A Collective Agreement and PIPSC.
Elected officials will be required to:
- assume Officer portfolios
- attend Sub-group Annual General Meetings (AGM) in their region
- attend the CFIA-S&A Group and PIPSC AGMs, and the Sub-Group President’s Meeting and
- meet approximately every 2 months (or 4 times a year), in person or via Zoom. Meetings may take place on weekdays, weekends, and evenings.
These are volunteer positions that require a commitment to performing duties both during and outside of normal public service work hours.