Local Elections

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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 4, 2026 – Call for Nominations Opens
September 29, 2026 – Nominations Close
October 9, 2026 – Candidate Information Posted (Ticket of Nominations)
October 19, 2026 – Voting Opens (8 a.m.)
October 23, 2026 – Voting Closes (4 p.m.)

Positions Up for Election
All Local 239 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 the Election Committee:

Aurora Stone – Chair (moc.l1792717924iamg@1792717924enots1792717924a932l1792717924acol1792717924)
Jessica Duval – Chief Electoral Officer (moc.l1792717924iamg@1792717924lavud1792717924j932l1792717924acoL1792717924)
Kerri Zalan – Deputy Electoral Officer (moc.o1792717924ohay@1792717924nalaz1792717924irrek1792717924)

Nomination forms must be FULLY completed and RECEIVED by the Election Committee no later than September 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Please reach out if you have any questions.

We will be accepting nominations for the following positions:

Local Positions

Local Coordinator and Bargaining Unit President - Combined position Local/BU.
Vice Local Coordinator and Vice Bargaining Unit President - Combined position Local/BU.
Secretary
Treasurer
Human Rights and Equity Representative

Bargaining Unit Positions

Chair Grievances
Chair Professional Practice/Workloads
Chair Human Rights and Equity and RTW/WSIB
Chair of Health and Safety
Negotiations Committee (4 positions available)
Joint Health and Safety Committee
- 2 positions at main site
- 2 alternates at main site
- 2 positions at Children's Treatment Centre
- 1 position at Cedar Street
- 1 position at LOTUS

Nomination Form

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From October 19-23, 2026, electronic voting will be open for members IF an election is required. You can find information about the candidates below.

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

Bargaining Unit Positions

Chair of Health and Safety
- Christina Chevrette Wolsey
- Penny Jacob
Joint Health and Safety Committee
- Main Site Rep (1 position)

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.