Nominations for the positions of Regional Representatives
April 17, 2018
Nominations are now open for the positions of Regional Representatives for Unifor National Council 4000. These are full-time positions that are elected to three (3) year terms commencing on July 1, 2018. As in accordance the Bylaws of National Council 4000, the period for nomination is twenty-one (21) calendar days from the date of posting nominations, which is March 23, 2018.
PLEASE NOTE: The nomination period will now close on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The Regional Representative job description and regional nomination forms can be downloaded below: |
Full-time position of Regional Representative 4001
Servicing members of CN Agreements 5.1, 5.1 Supplemental (Intermodal), 5.4 and CN Savage Alberta Railway; Rocky Mountain Catering Company; VIA Rail Agreements 1 and 2. (Alberta, British Columbia and Western Saskatchewan) Present incumbent: Ron Shore Full-time position of Regional Representative 4003 Servicing members of CN Agreements 5.1 and 5.1 Supplemental (Intermodal) and Toronto Terminals Railway. (Ontario) Present incumbent: Mark Robinson Full-time position of Regional Representative 4004 Servicing members of CN Agreements 5.1 and 5.1 Supplemental (Intermodal) and VIA Rail Agreement 1. (City of Ottawa and Quebec) Present incumbent: Mario Laroche |
Full-time position of Regional Representative 4003 & 4004
Servicing members of VIA Rail Agreements 1 and 2 in Ontario and VIA Rail Agreement 2 in Ontario and Quebec. (Ontario and Quebec) Present incumbent: Andrew Stephen Full-time position of Regional Representative 4005 Servicing members of Bay Ferries; CN Agreements 5.1 and 5.1 Supplemental (Intermodal); Cummins; DHL; Loblaw Atlantic Wholesalers (DC06 & DC24); Loomis Express; Nova Scotia Federation of Labour staff; Securitas; VIA Rail Agreements 1 and 2; Wayjax Equipment; World Trade and Convention Centre Halifax. (New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) Present incumbent: Jennifer Murray Full-time position of Regional Representative 4001 - 4005 Servicing members of CN Transportation Ltd. (Nationwide) Present incumbent: Wesley Gajda |
The position of Regional Representative is a full time position with Unifor National 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 above 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 considerable time 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. As most members who occupy or accept nomination for these positions have already taken considerable training as Union representatives, training is not immediately provided as these positions are ADVANCED positions of Unifor National Council 4000.
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 above 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 considerable time 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. As most members who occupy or accept nomination for these positions have already taken considerable training as Union representatives, training is not immediately provided as these positions are ADVANCED positions of Unifor National Council 4000.
Click on the links below to download the job descriptions and applicable nomination forms:
Nomination Form A (Regional Representative CNTL)
Nomination Form B (Regional Representative Local 4001) 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:
Nominations start - March 23, 2018
Nominations end - April 24, 2018
Electronic Voting starts - To be announced
If required:
Second Ballot runoffs start - To be announced
Electronic Voting starts - To be announced
Nominations start - March 23, 2018
Nominations end - April 24, 2018
Electronic Voting starts - To be announced
If required:
Second Ballot runoffs start - To be announced
Electronic Voting starts - To be announced
The elected member starts work on the position effective July 1, 2018.