Local Elections

| Your Local | Local Elections

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

PDF

Guide to Leadership Accountabilities and Competencies - For Leaders at the Bargaining Unit and Local Levels

PDF

ONA Constitution and Statement of Beliefs

PDF

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 1, 2026 – Call for Nominations Opens
September 26, 2026 – Nominations Close
October 6, 2026 – Candidate Information Posted (Ticket of Nominations)
October 16, 2026 – Election Day

Positions Up for Election
All Local 214 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 elections, please contact Graham Robinson at Local214tr@ona.org.

We are now accepting nominations for the following positions:

Local Coordinator (BUP) - 1 Representative
First Vice Coordinator (Vice BUP) - 1 Representative
Secretary – 1 Representative
Treasurer – 1 Representative
ONA safe return to work / work accommodation representative – 1 Representative
Grievance Chair –1 Representative
Grievance Committee – 4 Representatives
Joint Health and Safety Committee – 3 Representatives
Human Rights and Equity – 1 Representative
Professional Development Committee – 1 Representative
Negotiating Team – 4 Representatives (2 FT and 2 PT)
Hospital Association Committee – 3 Representatives
Workload and Professional Development (Lead Unit Representative) - 1 Representative
Unit Representatives (At least 1-unit representative from the following Units)
- Mental Health (6E, 6N, Inpatient, Eating Disorders Program)
- Perioperative Services (Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Operating Room, Day Care Surgery)
- Inpatient Medicine
- Inpatient Surgery
- Hematology/Oncology, Medical Day Unit (MDU)
- Emergency
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit,
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Transport Team
- Ambulatory Care
- Float Team
- Medical Imaging
- Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program
- Nursing Practice and Education, Nurse Practitioner
- Child Development and Rehabilitation
Election Committee - 2029

Should you be interested in running for one of the above positions please contact Graham Robinson at Local214tr@ona.org.

Nomination forms must be FULLY completed and RECEIVED by the Election Team no later than September 26, 2026 @16:00 hours.

Nomination Form

DOCX

On October 16, 2026, electronic voting will be open for members from 0730-1930 IF an election is required.

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

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.