Nominations for the positions of Secretary Treasurer and Regional Representatives
March 14, 2015
Nominations are now open for the position of Unifor National Council 4000 Secretary Treasurer and positions of Regional Representatives. These are full-time positions that are elected to three (3) year terms commencing on July 1, 2015. As in accordance the Bylaws of National Council 4000, the period for nomination is fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of posting nominations, which is March 11, 2015.
One (1) full-time position of Secretary Treasurer (Term runs July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016)
Present incumbent: Heather Grant
The position of Secretary Treasurer is a full time position with Unifor Council 4000. Wages are as described under Article 6, Section 3 of the Council 4000 Bylaws. Benefits are paid to the employer that you are employed with so you maintain your existing benefit plan. Expenses are paid in accordance Article 6, Section 5 of the Council 4000 Bylaws. Vacation is based on your present vacation entitlement with your employer. In the case of members who are employed as contractors, vacation time is as described in Article 6, Section 4 of the Council 4000 Bylaws.
This position is open to all members in good standing of Unifor Council 4000 across Canada.
Applicants to the position of Secretary Treasurer should have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well accounting software used for administering expenses and payroll for the Council. Applicants must have the ability to work under time sensitive constraints. Travel is a requirement, so applicants must be able to spend durations away from home. Previous experience as a Local Union Financial Treasurer or Trustee is an asset, as is prior experience as either a Regional Representative, Local Union President, Local Chairperson or Grievance Officer with the Union.
Members who contemplate standing for this position should do so with confidence in their abilities to perform the required duties and take on the important responsibilities that come with this job.
One (1) full-time position of Secretary Treasurer (Term runs July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016)
Present incumbent: Heather Grant
The position of Secretary Treasurer is a full time position with Unifor Council 4000. Wages are as described under Article 6, Section 3 of the Council 4000 Bylaws. Benefits are paid to the employer that you are employed with so you maintain your existing benefit plan. Expenses are paid in accordance Article 6, Section 5 of the Council 4000 Bylaws. Vacation is based on your present vacation entitlement with your employer. In the case of members who are employed as contractors, vacation time is as described in Article 6, Section 4 of the Council 4000 Bylaws.
This position is open to all members in good standing of Unifor Council 4000 across Canada.
Applicants to the position of Secretary Treasurer should have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, as well accounting software used for administering expenses and payroll for the Council. Applicants must have the ability to work under time sensitive constraints. Travel is a requirement, so applicants must be able to spend durations away from home. Previous experience as a Local Union Financial Treasurer or Trustee is an asset, as is prior experience as either a Regional Representative, Local Union President, Local Chairperson or Grievance Officer with the Union.
Members who contemplate standing for this position should do so with confidence in their abilities to perform the required duties and take on the important responsibilities that come with this job.
Full-time position of Regional Representative 4001
Servicing members at CN Agreements 5.1, 5.1 Intermodal Supplemental, 5.4, CN Savage Alberta Railway, Rocky Mountain Catering Company, VIA Rail Agreement 1 and VIA Rail Agreement 2. (Alberta & British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan) Present incumbent: Ron Shore Full-time position of Regional Representative 4003 Servicing members at CN Agreements 5.1, 5.1 Intermodal Supplemental and Toronto Terminals Railway. (Ontario) Present incumbent: Jared White Full-time position of Regional Representative 4004 Servicing members at CN Agreements 5.1, 5.1 Intermodal Supplemental and VIA Rail Agreement 1. (City of Ottawa and Quebec) Present incumbent: Serge Auger Full-time position of Regional Representative 4001 - 4005 Servicing members at CNTL. (Nationwide) Present incumbent: Wesley Gajda |
Full-time position of Regional Representative 4002
Servicing members at CN Agreements 5.1, 5.1 Intermodal Supplemental, VIA Rail Agreement 1 and VIA Rail Agreement 2. (Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario and Saskatchewan) Present incumbent: Dave Kissack Full-time position of Regional Representative 4003 & 4004 Servicing members at VIA Rail Agreement 1 in Ontario and VIA Rail Agreement 2 in Ontario and Quebec. Present incumbent: Danny Andru Full-time position of Regional Representative 4005 Servicing members at CN Agreements 5.1, 5.1 Intermodal Supplemental, Cummins, DHL, Loblaw Atlantic Wholesalers, Loomis Express, Nova Scotia Federation of Labour staff, VIA Rail Agreement 1, VIA Rail Agreement 2, Wayjax Equipment, World Trade and Convention Centre Halifax. (New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) Present incumbent: Jennifer Murray |
The position of Regional Representative is a full time position with Unifor Council 4000. Wages are as described under Article 6, Section 3 of the Council 4000 Bylaws. Benefits are paid to the employer that you are employed with so you maintain your existing benefit plan. Expenses are paid in accordance Article 6, Section 5 of the Council 4000 Bylaws. Vacation is based on your present vacation entitlement with your employer. In the case of members who are employed as contractors, vacation time is as described in Article 6, Section 4 of the Council 4000 Bylaws.
These positions are open to members in good standing whom are members of the applicable Regional Local Union and who are employed with the employers that the position services.
Applicants to the position of Regional Representative should have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Applicants should have an understanding of the Canada Labour Code and any applicable Provincial Labour Codes. Applicants must have the ability to work under time sensitive constraints. Travel is a requirement, so applicants must be able to spend durations away from home. Previous experience as a Regional Representative, Local Union President, Local Chairperson or Grievance Officer is an asset.
Members who contemplate standing for this position should do so with confidence in their abilities to perform the required duties and take on the important responsibilities that come with this job.
Click on the links below to download the job descriptions and applicable nomination forms:
These positions are open to members in good standing whom are members of the applicable Regional Local Union and who are employed with the employers that the position services.
Applicants to the position of Regional Representative should have experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Applicants should have an understanding of the Canada Labour Code and any applicable Provincial Labour Codes. Applicants must have the ability to work under time sensitive constraints. Travel is a requirement, so applicants must be able to spend durations away from home. Previous experience as a Regional Representative, Local Union President, Local Chairperson or Grievance Officer is an asset.
Members who contemplate standing for this position should do so with confidence in their abilities to perform the required duties and take on the important responsibilities that come with this job.
Click on the links below to download the job descriptions and applicable nomination forms:
Nomination Form (Secretary Treasurer)
Nomination Form A (Regional Representative CNTL) Nomination Form B (Regional Representative Local 4001) Nomination Form C (Regional Representative Local 4002) Nomination Form D (Regional Representative Local 4003 CN & TTR) Nomination Form E (Regional Representative Local 4003 VIA 1 & 2/4004 VIA 2) Nomination Form F (Regional Representative Local 4004 CN & VIA 1) Nomination Form G (Regional Representative Local 4005) |
The following is the election timetable subsequent to the closing of the nominations:
The elected member starts work on the position effective July 1, 2015.