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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Science & Analysis (CFIA-S&A) Group Executive is seeking nominations for the following positions:

  • Atlantic Representative – 3-year term
  • Ontario Representative – 3-year term
  • NCR Representative – 3-year term
  • 3 Member-at-Large positions – 3-year term

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 is governed by our Group bylaws, Bylaw 7.2.1 to 7.3.6.

Here is a summary of the process:

  • nominations must be supported by at least 5 CFIA-S&A regular group 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 Group’s interests are represented in all proceedings of the employer and of the union

Elected executive committee members may be selected as members of the bargaining team.

The CFIA-S&A Group is looking for candidates who have significant previous union experience, are a steward or in the process of becoming a steward (Bylaw 7.4.1) within the next year, 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, as well as the sub-group president’s meeting
  • meet approximately 4 times per year, in person or via Zoom (meetings may take 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.

Submit your nomination by August 17, 2025 using the form below.