The Board of Governors of 91ÑÇÉ« will hold an election to nominate two full-time, non-academic employees to positions on the board.
One position is a one-year term, running from July 1, 2026 to June 30 2027, and the second position is for a new two‑year term beginning July 1, 2025.
Nominations are invited for non-academic employees who are appointed and working in full-time positions at the University as defined by the YUSA (Unit 1), CUPE (Local 1356 and 1356-1) and IUOE collective agreements, and the CPM employment framework.
Nominees must also have a record of at least five years of service as a full-time non-academic employee at the University. Employees who are members of a certified bargaining unit or employee association may not serve as an officer or other official of their bargaining agent or employee association during their term on the Board of Governors.
Nominations must be supported by the signatures of ten nominators who are also full-time non-academic employees. Because a special majority (two‑thirds) of the members of the Board of Governors must be Canadian citizens, candidates are required to submit proof of citizenship.
All members of the Board of Governors are required to sign a conflict of interest and confidentiality undertaking and to abide by the board’s policy on conflict of interest.
Nominations open at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 11, and close at noon on Monday, May 22, by which time all complete nominations (including nomination form, signatures of 10 nominators, proof of citizenship, photo and statement of intent) must be received by the University Secretariat via email to Elaine MacRae. No late or incomplete nominations will be accepted.
Balloting will be conducted by . Voting will open at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 1 and close at noon on Friday, June 5.
The Board of Governors consists of 30 members, the president and the chancellor. The board membership includes two members nominated by Senate; two student members nominated by students; two non-academic employee members nominated by this process; and two alumni members nominated by the alumni board. The remaining board members are appointed from the external community and reflect a broad range of backgrounds and expertise. The board conducts its work through a number of standing committees and meets at least five times each year.
For nomination forms and further information about the board and the staff nominations process, visit the University Secretariat website.