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The NAV Canada Elections Committee is mandated to conduct this year's elections for the NAV Canada Group Executive. We are seeking nominations for the following positions:

  • President – 3-year term
  • Vice-President – 3-year term
  • Secretary – 3-year term
  • Treasurer – 3-year term

Submit your nomination by 4:00 PM ET, Monday, March 31, 2025, using the form below.

Members are encouraged to participate in this union leadership opportunity. Please disconnect from Nav Canada’s VPN and use a personal device to ensure the form loads.

The Elections Committee is composed of Brodey Dover, Gerald Wegner, and Lejla Sjekirica

The nomination and election process is governed by our Group bylaws : bylaw 7 Elections:  article 7.1 to 7.11

Here is a summary of the process:

  • Nominations must be supported by at least 2 group members
  • A biographical sketch must be submitted and limited to 200 words
  • The Elections Committee will review the nominations to make sure nominees are eligible. If necessary, the Elections Committee will hold a vote

Eligibility criteria to hold office: 

  • nominees must not be part of the Election Committee
  • nominees must be a regular member in good standing with the institute including retired members, according to article 4.2 of the group by-law
  • nominators must be a regular member in good standing with the institute including retired members, according to article 4.2 of the group by-law

As a member of the group executive, your role is to:

  • further the professional interests of the members
  • protect the status and standards of our profession
  • represent the views of the members on matters affecting them
  • ensure that the interests of the group are represented in all proceedings of the employer and of the union

This is a voluntary role, and you will be eligible for union leave to cover your salary to participate in union activities during regular work hours. The executive meets approximately 6 times per year. You may be required to attend additional meetings and/or to participate in other activities between formal sittings of the executive.