The National Research Council – Research Officer/Research Council Officers (NRC-RO/RCO) Group Executive is seeking nominations for the following positions:
- 6 Member-at-Large Positions – 2 years
- 2 Member-at-Large Positions – 1 year
Submit your nomination by September 29, 2026, 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 in order to ensure the form loads.
The nomination and election process is governed by our NRC-RO/RCO our bylaws 7.1 to 7.3.6.
Here is a summary of the process:
- Nominations must be supported by at least 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
The NRC-RO/RCO Group is looking for candidates who have previous union experience and a good working knowledge of the NRC-RO/RCO Collective Agreement and PIPSC.
Elected officials will be required to:
- assume Officer portfolios
- attend the NRC-RO/RCO Group and PIPSC AGMs, as well as the Sub-group President’s Meeting
- meet approximately 6 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 perform duties both during and outside your normal public service work hours.