The term of office aligns with the term for the current Board of Directors, from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.
The Call for Nominations package includes the following:
- Instructions to Local Coordinators, Secretaries of each Chartered Local Association and all Bargaining Unit Presidents.
- Letter to ONA Members from the Chief Executive Officer.
- Nomination Form.
- Criteria: Résumé, Photograph and Article, including templates.
- Notice of Campaigning Opportunities as per ONA's Provincial Election Policy, with timelines.
- Mission, Vision and Values.
- Excerpt: Constitution, Article 4 including Board of Director’s Responsibilities and Duties.
- Provincial Election Policy.
- Board of Directors Common Mandate and Accountabilities (Policy 10.1).
- Board Members’ Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct (Policy 5.15).
All candidates who wish to run for a position on the Board of Directors must attend an orientation session on ONA Provincial Election Policy and processes to maintain eligibility. The orientation session will be held on March 5, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET via Zoom.
If you are interested in allowing your name to stand, you must return the following documents via email to gro.a1742950246no@re1742950246ciffo1742950246larot1742950246celef1742950246eihc1742950246 by 4 p.m. ET, on March 3, 2025:
- A scanned copy of your signed Nomination Form, fully complete.
- Your résumé.
- Your article.
- Your photograph (either PDF or JPEG format).
It is important you review the Nomination Package to ensure your submission is complete and adheres to the standards set out. Failure to submit the required documents according to the standards outlined in this package will render your nomination null and void. We recommend that you submit your nomination materials at least 24 hours prior to closing to ensure you do not miss the deadline.
Online voting (web-based) will be used for this election. Voting information will be sent to all members with entitlements.
Voting will commence upon receipt of the Ticket of Nominations and will conclude at 4 p.m. ET on April 11, 2025.
