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You are entitled to vote for your Local representatives, including your Local Coordinator, Bargaining Unit President, unit representatives and those on committees, such as Health and Safety, Professional Development and Labour-Management.

Members are welcome–and encouraged–to let their name stand for any Local or Bargaining Unit position. Your input is needed!

Resources

The following resources will help you learn more about the election process, responsibilities assigned to various positions and opportunities for leadership skill development within the Ontario Nurses' Association. 

Local and Bargaining Unit Election Policy

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Guide to Leadership Accountabilities and Competencies - For Leaders at the Bargaining Unit and Local Levels

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ONA Constitution and Statement of Beliefs

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Leadership Development

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2026 Local Elections

Three-Year Term — January 1st, 2027 until December 31st, 2029

This year we will be holding elections for various positions on our Local/Bargaining Unit team. Check here often as we will post election updates, including our call for nominations, candidate/voting information and election results.

Key Dates:

  • September 11, 2026 – Call for Nominations Opens
  • October 1, 2026 – Nominations Close
  • October 12, 2026 – Candidate Information Posted
  • October 26, 2026 – Voting Opens
  • October 30, 2026 – Voting Closes

Positions Up for Election
All Local 13 and Bargaining Unit positions are up for election for the 2027–2029 term. Members are encouraged to consider running for a leadership position and helping shape the future of our Local. Specific positions, responsibilities, and nomination requirements will be outlined during the Call for Nominations period.

The Guide to Leadership Accountabilities and Competencies - For Leaders at the Bargaining Unit and Local Levels outlines leadership accountabilities and competencies for each role.

Have questions?

If you have questions about Local/Bargaining Unit elections, please contact Tina Frappier, Elizabeth Lacelle or Natalie Paquet at ONA13Election2026@ona.org.

Nominations for Local and Bargaining Unit positions open on September 11, 2026. Nomination forms must be submitted to ONA13Election2026@ona.org by October 1, 2026. 

We will be accepting nominations for the following positions:

Local Positions (Members from Health Sciences North and Elizabeth Centre can apply)

  • Local Coordinator
  • Bargaining Unit President
    • 1 member from Health Sciences North
    • 1 member from Elizabeth Centre
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • Human Rights & Equity VP (new position as per ONA Constitution)

Bargaining Unit Positions (Health Sciences North)

  • Grievance Chair
  • Professional Responsibility/ Workload Chair
  • Occupational Health and Safety Chair
  • Human Rights & Equity/ Return to Work Chair
  • Committees
    • Joint Health & Safety Committee
      • HSN site  - 2 members and 2 alternates
      • Lotus Site - 1 member
      • Children Treatment Centre - 1 member
    • Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee - 1 member
    • Hospital Association Committee
      • BUP Co-Chair
      • VP PRC
      • 3 members
    • Negotiations
      • BUP Chair
      • VP Grievance
      • 4 members
    • Nursing Professional Practice (1 member from each of these programs)
      • 1 - IPAC
      • 1 - SJFNECC Program
      • 1 - Medicine Program
      • 2 - Mental Health & Addictions Program (1 Inpatient Member & 1 Outpatient Member)
      • 1 - Community Care & Rehab
      • 2 - NEO Kids, Family & Women’s+ Program (1 Inpatient Member & 1 Outpatient Member)
      • 2 - Surgical Program (1 Inpatient Member & 1 Outpatient Member)
      • 2 - Critical Care & Cardiology Program (1 Inpatient Member & 1 Outpatient Member)
      • 1 - Emergency Care Program
      • 1 - NESGC Program
      • 1 - NGG/Novice Nurse
      • ONA President
    • Scheduling Advisory Working Group (SAWG)
      • 2 members
  • Unit Representatives 
    • 1 member for each unit
    • Float pools are considered their own units

Bargaining Unit Positions (Elizabeth Centre)

  • BUP
  • 1 Grievance Chair
  • 1 JHS Chair
  • Committees
    • Negotiations
      • BUP
      • 1 member
    • Labour Management Committee
      • BUP
      • 1 member
    • Joint Health & Safety Committee
      • 2 members
    • 1HR&E/Return to Work Committee
      • 1 Chair
    • Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee
      • 1 member
  • 1 Unit Representative
Call for Nominations

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Nomination Form

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From October 26-30, 2026, electronic voting will be open for members if an election is required.

Voting instructions and individual PIN numbers will only be sent to members' personal email addresses.

Check back soon!

Want to get involved?

Member representation on committees, teams and focus groups keeps our union strong. We develop leaders and engage members in collective action while ensuring members’ voices are reflected in policy and strategic decisions.

Learn about the available opportunities below and apply online using our Expression of Interest forms.

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