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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

ona.org

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 18, 2026 – Nominations Close
October 8, 2026 – Election Day

Positions Up for Election

All Local 25 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 contact the Election Committee (Liz Lima, Paige Winton or Jennie Maggiolo) at gro.a1791557251no@5717915572515WRP5179155725120lac1791557251oL1791557251.

Nominations have now closed. See candidate and voting information below.

Call for Nominations: Guelph General Hospital

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Call for Nominations: Homewood Health Centre

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Call for Nominations: St. Joseph’s Health Centre

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Call for Nominations: Guelph Community Health Centre

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Self-Nomination Form

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Peer Nomination Form

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Election Day is Thursday, October 8, 2026. You can find details about the candidates below.

Eligible members will receive electronic voting instructions and secure voting credentials through their personal email address on file with ONA.

Please ensure that your contact information is current to avoid missing important election communications. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Election Committee at gro.a1791557251no@5717915572515WRP5179155725120lac1791557251oL1791557251.

Local Executive Positions

Local Coordinator Jennifer Dorling (Acclaimed)
Vice-Local Coordinator (Elected at the first 2027 Executive Meeting amongst BUPs.)
Secretary Tracey Green (Acclaimed)
Treasurer (Election October 8)
- Tracey Green
- Maggie Jarvis
Human Rights and Equity Rep (Election October 8)
- Stefanie Culp
- Lesley Morrison

Guelph General Hospital Positions

Bargaining Unit President (Election October 8)
- Maggie Jarvis
- Liz Lima
Grievance Committee - 2 positions Stefanie Culp and Paige Winton (Acclaimed)
HAC - 3 positions Valentina Bernadi, Melody Pershad and Paige Winton (Acclaimed)
Negotiations - 5 positions Jennie Maggiolo, Maggie Jarvis, Liz Lima, Melody Pershad, Charlene Hall and Christa Hebert (Acclaimed)
Scheduling Committee - 2 positions (Election October 8)
- Stefanie Culp
- Maggie Jarvis
- Heather Quinke
Professional Development Committee - 2 positions Sandra Santos (Acclaimed)
Joint Health And Safety - 4 positions (Election October 8)
- Stefanie Culp
- Christa Hebert
- Maggie Jarvis
- Jennie Maggiolo
- Heather Quinke
Unit Reps
- ICU/ Step down- Heather Quinke
- Ambulatory care-
- OR- Charlene Hall
- 4 West-
- 4 East-
- 7 East- Ana Lukic
- Day Surgery- Tonya Gould
- PACU- Melanie Forsyth
- 5 West-
- 6 West-
- Paeds/ Special Care Nursery-
- FBU- Sandra Santos
- Bariatrics-
- NP Group-

Homewood Health Centre Positions

Bargaining Unit President Kyle Anderson (Acclaimed)
Grievance Committee - 3 positions
Hospital Union Committee - 3 positions
Joint Health And Safety - 1 position
Nurse Reps - 8 positions

St. Joseph's Health Centre Positions

Bargaining Unit President Amanda Anderson (Acclaimed)
Negotiation Committee - 4 positions Hawley Munro and Monica Ebora (Acclaimed)
Grievance Committee - 4 positions Binishben Momin (Acclaimed)
HAC - 3 positions
JHS Committee Monica Ebora
Professional Development - 2 positions Gurjeet Sandu and Harjot Kaur (Acclaimed)
Equity and Diversity Committee - 2 positions Binishben Momin and Harjot Kaur (Acclaimed)
Unit Reps - 6 positions
- LTC - Gurjeet Sandu (Acclaimed)
Scheduling Committee Binishben Momin (Acclaimed)

Guelph Community Health Centre Positions

Bargaining Unit President Sophorn Him (Acclaimed)
Negotiation Committee - 2 positions
Grievance Committee - 1 position
Labour Management Committee - 3 positions Hillary Conway (Acclaimed)
Joint Health And Safety Committee Tara McDonald (Acclaimed)

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.