Nominations now open for HSA Region 9 Board of Directors representative

Nominations are now open for Regional Director in HSA Region 9.

This is an excellent opportunity for members to serve on the HSA Board of Directors, contribute to the leadership of the union, and to represent the interests of other members. HSA’s Board of Directors comprises 10 Regional Directors elected by members from their region, and the President, who is elected every two years by delegates to the union’s convention. To be eligible, a nominee must have been a member of HSA for at least one year immediately prior to election, and be nominated in writing by two members in the region they are seeking to represent.

Responsible for the overall governance of the union, board members uphold HSA policies and attend Board of Director meetings, held at least quarterly in person – when possible -- at the union office in New Westminster. Directors chair or participate on HSA committees – such as Occupational Health and Safety, Education, Community and Social Action, Political Action, and Women’s – which meet at least two times a year.  As assigned by the president, they serve as HSA representatives to events and external meetings. Regional Directors chair Regional Meetings and report to members in their region regularly.

While the union provides wage replacement at Regional Directors’ regular rate of pay for shifts missed due to participation in meetings related to their role on the Board of Directors, as well as reimbursement for associated travel, accommodation, and dependent care costs, Regional Directors also devote considerable volunteer time to the position to allow for material review, responding to emails, and periodic evening meetings held by telephone or online.

The term of office is two years, and no member may serve in the position for more than three consecutive two-year terms. The successful candidate will assume the position immediately upon election.

To obtain an information package, including a nomination form, please send an email to @email.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS IS FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2023.

HSA will host an all-candidates’ meeting if more than one candidate is nominated. The meeting will be online and will be held in the evening between May 23 and 26, 2023.