What is the Executive Councillor Triennial Election?
Every three years, MoveUP holds elections for all executive councillor positions in all areas across our union. Each executive councillor position has a specific constituency of members that they represent.
All executive councillor positions are for a three-year term. The 2026-2029 executive council positions will commence on May 1, 2026 and end on April 30, 2029.
Executive councillors are viewed as leaders in their workplaces. They are individuals who are active and engaged and want to get more involved in the governance of our union. Along with their regular job steward responsibilities, they also attend five annual meetings and are responsible for our union’s governance including approving our annual operating budget.
How do I apply to become an executive councillor?
Executive councillors, as per Article 7 of the MoveUP Constitution, are elected by the membership to represent them on MoveUP’s executive council. Each council position has a constituency of members which was determined in advance by MoveUP’s Electoral Committee and approved during the February 2026 Council meeting.
To apply, you must complete the nomination form. Completed nomination forms must be received by the Returning Officer no later than 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, April 2, 2026. If there are more nomination submissions received than the allotted number of executive councillors in that area, an election will be called with voting to be held by electronic ballot.
Where can I find the nomination form?
The nomination form can be downloaded here.
You must include at least the minimum number of nominators required for the council area you are seeking. Nominators must be members in good standing working in the executive council area in which you wish to stand. Please take the time to read the instructions which are part of the nomination form.
Please submit all completed forms by email directly to the Returning Officer at returningofficer@moveuptogether.ca.
Where can I find my executive council electoral area?
Click here to download a list of the executive council electoral areas.
What does it mean to be a member in good standing?
To run for an executive councillor position, be a nominator for a candidate, or to vote for a candidate, you must be a member in good standing. In general, to be in good standing means that your union dues are up to date. Most members are up to date as your union dues are paid directly by your employer, but if you have taken a recent leave of absence (e.g. maternity, parental, long-term disability, etc.) then your dues may not have been covered during the time you were away. To check if you are in good standing, log on to your Member Portal account.
When does voting take place for contested positions?
Balloting details for any contested nominations will be posted by Thursday, April 16, 2026. Voting will be conducted through the MoveUP Member Portal.
You will need to have an account on MoveUP’s Member Portal in order to vote. This ensures a safe and secure voting process. If you have not yet already registered, you will need to do so at memberportal.moveuptogether.ca.
You must register and/or have your correct information in the Member Portal in order to be eligible to vote.
You will require TWO of the following information to authenticate your registration:
- Membership ID number
- Personal email address
If you do not have your membership ID number, fill out the form at MoveUPTogether.ca/membernumber. Our Membership Department will follow up with you.
IMPORTANT: When you log in to the Member Portal, double-check to ensure your work location listed is accurate. If you notice your work location is incorrect, please contact our Membership Department at 604-299-0378 or 1-800-665-6838 immediately as executive council positions are assigned by work location(s) and you are only able to eligible to vote in an executive council election that represents your area.