BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

JOB ID: MU017

January 22, 2025

POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – ADVOCACY

GRADE: LEVEL 3 - MoveUP AGREEMENT

WAGE RATE: $35.72 - $38.51 per hour

An Administrative Assistant is required to perform administrative and word processing functions for staff representatives as required in the Advocacy department, located in Burnaby, BC.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Will include processing a variety of documents including reports, memoranda, forms, leaves of absence, meeting notices, legal documents compiling books of authorities and exhibits under the direction of servicing reps; inputting all files into a grievance database and updating hearing/arbitration reports; compiling quarterly statistical Advocacy reports for PE meetings; processing invoices from outside professionals; maintaining daily bring forward system; maintaining files, logbooks, statistics and records; answering general enquiries; receiving and distributing mail; typing documents including correspondence and agreements from handwritten or draft; drafting replies to general correspondence; signing routine correspondence; making appointments and travel arrangements; taking minutes of meetings; proofreading and correcting documents; operating office and mail centre equipment including photocopiers; updating and maintaining database information and producing reports; maintaining BCGEU website and calendars; responding to general enquiries and complaints; other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have 2-4 years' administrative experience; high school graduation supplemented by administrative training; excellent keyboarding (40 - 50 wpm); excellent Microsoft Word and Excel skills; excellent communication, spelling and grammatical skills; an aptitude for organization and detail; good telephone manner; the ability to set priorities and work within time limits; database and arbitration preparation experience an asset.

Hours of work are 32 per week, four days.

The BCGEU supports employment equity. Indigenous workers, workers of colour, women, LGBTQ2SI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions with the BCGEU.

Please include only one attachment with your application. If you need to include both a cover letter and a resume, combine them into a single file before uploading. Please reference the Position Title and the Job ID in the subject line when submitting your application.

Apply in writing to Human Resources, by 5:00 pm, Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Resumes will be accepted by e-mail to: [email protected]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 21, 2025

Negotiations to begin for collective agreements covering over 34,000 BCGEU members working in the public service

Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - The BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) and the B.C. government’s Public Service Agency (PSA) will meet for the first time to exchange bargaining proposals on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in Victoria. This round of bargaining is aimed at reaching a new collective agreement for more than 34,000 B.C. public service workers employed in every community across the province. The current collective agreement is set to expire March 31, 2025.

Through record participation in preparation, BCGEU public service members have given a clear mandate to their bargaining committee: negotiate a strong collective agreement that addresses the affordability crisis facing our members.

“BCGEU members in the public service are a key economic driver for our province and ensure the safety and security of all British Columbians. The current affordability crisis has exacerbated a decade of agreements that have fallen behind inflation, and we are committed to achieving an agreement that meets the needs of our members,” said Paul Finch, President of BCGEU and Chair of the Public Service Bargaining Committee. “Over the past fourteen years, government has contracted out key areas of service delivery and prioritized the growth of non-union management over front-line unionized workers, at almost double the percentage rate of growth. We need to change course and ensure public services are reliable and effective.”

Starting at the end of the summer, BCGEU members have been engaging in the bargaining process in record numbers. Tens of thousands have filled out bargaining surveys, and hundreds of bargaining proposals have been submitted at meetings across the province.

“Given the current economic situation, we anticipate it will take a difficult round of bargaining to reach that goal, but we are confident in our ability to reach an agreement that addresses the needs of our members.” said Finch.

From wildland firefighters forced to work unsustainable overtime just to support their families to courts regularly shut down because they can't fulfill staffing needs, there is an ongoing recruitment and retention crisis in the public service.

BCGEU members have put forth many ways to address that crisis, including wages that keep up with the rising cost of living and modernizing internal processes that hold workers back in their careers. Changes like those would respect the importance of their work and addresses critical ongoing issues that affect service delivery.

The main public service agreement is the first of the BCGEU’s sectoral agreements to begin negotiations and is one of six separate collective agreements that cover a total of approximately 71,000 of the union’s members.

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Paul Finch, president of the BCGEU and chair of the union’s public service bargaining committee, will be available for media interviews via phone or Zoom. In person interviews can be arranged in Victoria.

Visit our 2025 Public Service bargaining backgrounder for details on the overall process.

Contact:
Holly Reid, Communications
(604) 291-9611
[email protected]

MEDIA ADVISORY 

January 22, 2025 

BALFOUR, B.C. (Ktunaxa, Syilx, Sinixt, and Kinbasket (Secwepemc) territories) - The B.C. General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is holding a solidarity rally on January 22 at 3:30pm at the Balfour Ferry Terminal to support workers at Western Pacific Marine (WPM), who have been on strike for over two months.

“Our members live and work in these communities and deeply care about the impact this is having on everyone. The decision to take job action is never an easy one. Western Pacific Marine refuses to offer the same wages and working conditions as other ferry operators in the region, forcing a prolonged strike and hurting local residents who rely on these services,” said BCGEU President Paul Finch.

This rally aims to amplify the workers' voices and call attention to the critical importance of fair contracts in maintaining the quality of public services like ferry transportation. 

Media are invited to attend the solidarity rally:

WHAT: Solidarity Rally for BCGEU members on strike at Western Pacific Marine 
WHEN: Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 3:30 p.m. PST 
WHERE: Balfour Ferry Terminal, Balfour, B.C. 
VISUALS: Workers on strike, union flags, rally signs, and union members showing solidarity with the workers at Western Pacific Marine 

CONTACT: Please send requests for interviews to [email protected]

The BCGEU is one of the largest unions in British Columbia, with over 85,000 members in almost every community and economic sector in the province. 

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For more information contact: BCGEU Communications at [email protected] or call 604-291-9611. 

BCGEU HEADQUARTERS OFFICE 

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
JOB ID: MU016

January 17, 2025

POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Investments and Pension Services

GRADE: LEVEL 5 - MoveUP AGREEMENT

WAGE RATE: $38.01 - $40.90 per hour

An Administrative Assistant is required to assist the Shareholder Engagement Officer and Senior Pension and Investment Analyst. This position is based at the BCGEU headquarters, located in Vancouver, BC.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The successful applicant will perform Level 5 duties as assigned. Responsibilities will include supporting the union's shareholder engagement program and investment related projects. Assigned duties include filing shareholder proposals and legal and investor letters, supporting in investor outreach, posting and maintaining the BCGEU website, maintaining a shareholder calendar and filing deadlines, assistance with proxy voting, and processing a variety of documents such as news releases, minutes, meeting notices, reports, memoranda, forms, schedules, questionnaires, leaves of absence, general correspondence, and sending bulletins with BCGEU's mass emailing system. In addition, the applicant will support the Pension and Investment Analyst in maintaining datasets, updating them, sorting, and applying basic formulas in Microsoft Excel. 

Other duties include making travel and hotel arrangements; arranging appointments and negotiations; making logistical arrangements for conferences/shareholder meetings and training sessions; liaising with BCGEU activists and employer representatives; setting up and maintaining departmental filing systems; maintaining a daily bring forward system; responding to telephone inquiries and media inquiries; preparing cheque requisitions for signature; sorting and distributing mail; other related duties as required.

The Assistant is part of a larger team of support staff who work together in BCGEU's Investments and Pension Services department. The successful applicant's work may regularly involve assisting in other areas of the department's operations when required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Applicants must have 3-4 years' administrative experience; high school graduation supplemented by administrative training; excellent keyboarding (40 - 50 wpm); excellent knowledge and skills using Microsoft Excel and Word; excellent communication, spelling and grammatical skills; an aptitude for organization and detail; good telephone manner; the ability to set priorities and work within time limits.

The BCGEU supports employment equity. Indigenous workers, workers of colour, women, LGBTQ2SI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions with the BCGEU.

All applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm, Friday, January 24, 2025.

Please include only one attachment with your application. If you need to include both a cover letter and a resume, combine them into a single file before uploading. Please reference the Position Title and the Job ID in the subject line when submitting your application. Applications with multiple attachments may be rejected.

Resumes will be accepted by e-mail to: [email protected]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 16, 2025

BCGEU responds to ministers' mandate letters: Investing in public sector workers is vital as economic uncertainty looms 

Burnaby, B.C. (Coast Salish Territories) - In response to the release of the executive council's mandate letters, B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) president Paul Finch released the following statement:

We're encouraged to see the government acknowledge that strong public services are vital during economic uncertainty. Delivering on that commitment starts with investing in frontline public sector workers who deliver the services B.C. residents rely on every day.

For the past two decades, public sector wages have fallen behind as the cost of living soars, making it difficult to retain skilled staff. Overall public service staffing levels are modest and in line with the national average – but serious staff shortages exist in many frontline roles including wildland firefighters, health care workers, court workers and others. 

At the same time, spending on management has increased significantly in recent years, with excluded management roles growing at nearly twice the rate of frontline BCGEU positions.

Redirecting funds from management to frontline workers is a common-sense step to improve efficiency while maintaining the public service B.C. residents rely on.

Let's be clear: despite what big business lobbyists may say, cuts to public services won't fix the deficit. The real budget pressures stem from other factors: massive infrastructure spending-which, while necessary, ends up costing taxpayers more due to inefficient procurement processes-and tax breaks on resource revenues that shortchange B.C. residents of their fair share of our province's wealth. 

The government must address the root causes of B.C.'s fiscal challenges, and invest in forward-looking measures to build economic resilience, including a robust economic development plan and comprehensive workforce strategy. 

We look forward to sharing our ideas for strong and efficient public services to support B.C. residents through the economic headwinds we're facing.
 

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For more information or to book an interview with BCGEU president Paul Finch, please contact Nadja Komnenic, BCGEU Communications at [email protected] or (604) 291-9611.

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B.C. GENERAL EMPLOYEES' UNION

BUILDING OPERATOR (AR2)

JOB ID: UWU009

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

January 15, 2025

The B.C. General Employees' Union (BCGEU) is one of the largest and most diverse unions in British Columbia. We represent over 95,000 members in 550 bargaining units in the private sector and public services. The BCGEU operates 12 area offices across the province and three buildings in Burnaby, BC which house our headquarters staff.

The BCGEU is seeking an experienced multi-site building operator for the union's Facilities Department. The individual will have sound experience in facilities management and working with capital projects under the direction from the Director of Operations. In this role, the successful applicant will work closely with other Facilities staff and the Director of Operations to ensure that the union's buildings are well maintained and are operating effectively to service our membership. This position schedules physical asset management activities and is a technical resource for internal and external stakeholders. 

This position is located in Burnaby. Effective date to be determined. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Building Operator Activities 

• Oversee and manage preventative maintenance programs, including minor repairs, to maintain the functionality of facilities including but not limiting to: 
• Assisting in developing annual maintenance or repair schedules to ensure timely upkeep of all facilities; 

• Coordinating and managing all building and major equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental and operational standards; 

• Plan and oversee the maintenance for the interior and exterior of facilities, including 5 local offices and 10 area offices across the BC region; 

• Identify and report any major building system issues, equipment repairs, or replacements to the Director of Operations in a timely manner; 

• Maintain inventory control of equipment and supplies, ordering replacements as needed or directed; 

• Maintain security system integrity including not limited to issuing of security cards and/or alarm codes to staff and elected officers of the union; 

• Respond to and manage workflow of service requests through departmental service requests portal; and 

• Address on-the-job issues, concerns, and complaints promptly and professionally. 

• Provide emergency after-hours response as required and directed. 

Contractor Management 

• Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors to ensure adherence to specifications, standards, safety practices, and contractual obligations; 

• Monitor the quality of work completed by contractors, ensuring it meets the approved quotes and workmanship standards; and 

• Serve as the subject matter expert on facilities-related projects/tasks and engage with outside contractors / consultants as needed. 

Budgets 

• Assist in the development of capital planning, amortization, mandatory operating equipment budgets, and major asset maintenance budgets for facilities-related projects during the budgeting cycle; 

• Ensure capital projects are completed on time, to scope and within budget; and 

• Identify and report any cost overruns ahead of time so that additional budget could be requested from senior leadership. 

Procurement and Contract Management 

• Coordinate all or part of procurement process, in accordance with procurement protocols, including but not limited to: 

• Initiating request for proposals, request for quotations, standard service arrangements, etc.; 

• Preparing scope of work and price lists; 

• Preparing and executing contracts as directed; 

• Identify opportunities for energy and cost savings and provide recommendations to improve efficiency; and 

• Coordinate and manage contractor COI and WCB letters – ensure all are current. 

Occupational Health and Safety 

• Attend joint occupational health and safety meetings as the employer rep as required under the direction of the Director of Operations. 

Strike Coordinating Activities 

• Organize logistics for external contracted facilities and equipment during strikes, as directed by the strike coordinating committee. 

Policies, Procedures, and Modernization 

• Utilize BCGEU internal systems (such as records management, JIRA SM, and server retention) to accurately store maintenance logs and other relevant documentation for retrieval; 

• Assist in updating policies and procedures; and 

• Ensure the union's financial and other policies and procedures are adhered to. 

 Other 

• Any other Facilities or Building Operator related activities as deemed necessary. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 

• Post-secondary education in facilities management or related area (red seal trades certificate or 4^th class power engineering certificate); 

• Minimum of Eight (8) years' experience performing at a senior level in commercial facilities management and building operations; 

• Experience in commercial property management as the landlords representative in property management and maintenance; 

• Experience not only leading projects such as renovations, large scale major asset replacements, but also overseeing the work of consultants and contractors; 

• Experience developing and ensuring compliance with annual maintenance and repair schedules, budgets and capital plans is desirable; 

• Knowledge and experience with electrical, plumbing, mechanical and other building systems operations; 

• Ability to read construction drawings with general knowledge of building envelope/construction; 

• Be a team player that will work collaboratively as a team with other building operators; 

• Proficient in technology as required to operate relevant safety, security, building systems, equipment and tools; 

• Ability to communicate clearly and in a professional manner (verbally and in writing) to key stakeholders including but not limiting to elected officials, senior leadership team, staff, members, etc.; 

• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills; 

• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations and requirements; 

• Abilities to prioritise and manage multiple tasks simultaneously; and
   
• Detail-oriented and have a can-do, proactive approach to resolving issues. 

SALARY & BENEFITS: 

Bi-Weekly: $4,408.03 - $4,788.96
Annually: $115,002.42 - $124,940.61 

Regular full-time position. Paid vacation (5 weeks), comprehensive benefits package, enrolment in the Public Service Pension Plan. Travel is required; therefore, applicants must hold a valid B.C. Driver's license. 

The BCGEU is committed to the health and safety of BCGEU staff and members visiting our offices. All employees with the BCGEU are required to provide proof of vaccination from COVID-19, as a condition of employment.

The BCGEU supports employment equity. Indigenous workers, workers of colour, women, 2SLGBTQI+ workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions with the BCGEU.

Submit applications no later than 5:00 pm, Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

 Please include only one attachment with your application. If you need to include both a cover letter and a resume, combine them into a single file before uploading. Please reference the Position Title and the Job ID in the subject line when submitting your application. Applications with multiple attachments may be rejected.

Resumes will be accepted by e-mail to: [email protected].

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, Jan 3, 2025

The BCGEU issued 24-hour strike notice for the cable ferries operated by Western Pacific Marine (WPM) at Glade and Harrop today, with job action set to begin on Monday, January 6th at 6:30am.
 
BCGEU President, Paul Finch says "Ferry workers are committed to reaching a fair agreement that supports a sustainable ferry service. Unfortunately, Western Pacific Marine continues to prolong this strike by refusing to meet the standard set by other inland ferry operators in B.C.
 
"Recruiting and retaining the local operators needed to run these ferries safely is crucial to keep them running for years to come. Unfortunately, Western Pacific Marine has chosen to prioritize their profits over the community's needs and not take the steps needed to staff the ferries adequately.
 
"Other ferry operators have recently agreed to wage increases that address our rising cost of living, and they operate on a day-for-day scheduling system that allows workers adequate rest to safely operate the ferries and would allow the expansion of service that the Kootenays community has been asking for."
 
"Ferry workers – who are members of the West Kootenays community – recognize the impact this situation has on their neighbours that rely on these ferry services. However, as WPM continues to delay coming to a fair agreement, workers are expanding the job action to hopefully bring an end to the dispute and ensure the long-term viability of these critical services."
 
During this job action, WPM has scheduled sailings in accordance with the Labour Board-defined essential service levels required to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of residents. Up to date sailing schedules for the cable ferries, as well as the Kootenay Lake ferry, can always be found on ferries.bcgeu.ca

 
For more information contact: Aaron Donovan, BCGEU Communications - [email protected]

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Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action and it is vital that we take action to demand an end to violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. December 6 marks the 35th anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre of 14 young women who lost their lives because they were women. We mourn their loss and reaffirm our commitment to fight the systems of misogyny, patriarchy, colonialism and violence that led to this tragedy.

Femicide is the intentional killing of a woman or girl because of her gender. It is a universal problem, and the most brutal, visible, and extreme manifestation of the cycle of gender-based violence that women and girls endure.

Here are some sobering statistics:

• Nearly one in three women experience violence in their lifetime which includes women of colour.
• Girls are at particular risk of violence with 1 in 4 adolescent girls abused by their partners.
• Indigenous women are six times more likely to be murdered or go missing than non- Indigenous women and represent up to seven per cent of femicide victims in Canada.i
• More than half of women with disabilities are likely to experience some form of violence during their adult lives.ii
• Almost three quarters of trans, non-binary and gender diverse people have faced sexual harassment and violence at work.iii

Victims of gender-based violence are disproportionately harmed by someone they know, often an intimate partner or family member. Domestic violence can also carry over into the workplace, threatening women's ability to maintain economic independence.

We hope you will consider attending an event in your area to commemorate the day of action. If you live in the lower mainland there is a candlelight vigil at Holland Park in Surrey at 6 p.m. We also encourage you to share the social media post that we will feature on the BCGEU social media channels.

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, here are a few links to services and resources in BC:
 
VictimLink
1-800-563-0808 a multilingual information service available throughout BC and the Yukon 24/7.
Or Text VictimLink BC at 604-836-6381.
 
BC Housing - Transition Houses & Safe Homes List 
List and contact information for all of the transition houses across the province.

 
Salal Sexual Violence Support Centre: 24-Hour Crisis Line
604-255-6344 or toll-free 1-877-392-7583
 
Battered Women Support Services Crisis line
604-687-1867 or 1-855-687-1868 or text 604-652-1867 or email: [email protected].
 
Ending Violence BC
Non-residential anti-violence programs.

i Statistics Canada
ii Dawn Canada
iii Canadian Labour Congress

Help raise awareness, share this image with the text below on social media:
This year marks the 35^th anniversary of the École Polytechnique Massacre of 14 young women who lost their lives because they were women. We mourn their loss and reaffirm our commitment to fight the systems of misogyny, patriarchy, colonialism and violence that led to this tragedy.
 
On this National Day of Remembrance and Action it is vital that we take action to demand an end to violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people. If you live in the lower mainland there is a candlelight vigil at Holland Park in Surrey at 6 p.m. 

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Applications for the 2025 BCGEU Scholarship program are now being accepted. 

Our annual scholarship program of up to $125,000 offers awards of $2,500 for full-time students and $1,500 for part-time students. Scholarships are funded by the dues of our members.  

Apply for a BCGEU Scholarship online here  
Apply for a BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship here

Eligibility 

• A BCGEU member in good standing, or related to a current, retired or deceased BCGEU member or staff; and 
• A student or prospective post-secondary or higher learning student enrolled, registered or planning to attend an eligible educational institution in 2025. 

[1] Eligible relatives include spouses, (same or opposite and common law spouses); parents; and children and grandchildren (including foster, adopted, and stepchildren and step-grandchildren). 
 
[2] Eligible educational institutions must be recognized by Employment and Social Development Canada. A list can be found here.) 

Previous BCGEU scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply. 

For eligibility requirements for the Indigenous scholarship please see below.

Essay 

In addition to personal information and details of your education plan, you will be asked to answer two short personal questions, and a longer essay in response to the questions below.

Part 2 can be in essay format, or a creative submission such as a video, infographic, or song. Infographics must be submitted in a PDF format. Videos must be submitted via a link to the video uploaded to YouTube. 

Select one of the topics below for your submission: 

a) Public protests and counter protests are becoming a more common occurrence in British Columbia. Reflect on an experience that has impacted you. How does it align with your values and that of the labour movement? 

b) Indigenous peoples are the keepers of the land and essential to governing climate change. What does "land back" mean to you? How does that align with the values of the labour movement? 

c) The current state of the world poses many challenges. What inspires you towards making a positive change? How can the BCGEU drive that change? 

d) Communication and outreach methods have evolved greatly. What communication and outreach strategies would you employ to effectively engage our diverse membership base? How would your strategies differ for urban versus rural areas and how do they align with the values of the labour movement? 

We encourage you to base your answer on an interview with a BCGEU member, personal experience, or original research. 

Submissions suspected of plagiarism or being written by artificial intelligence (AI) will be disqualified. 

Submissions will be assessed on the following criteria: 

• Did the application answer the question? 
• Did the answer seem original, creative or include interview/research? 
• Did the answers show evidence of understanding the importance of the labour movement in Canada? 

The deadline for submitting applications is midnight, Monday, Feb.17, 2025. 

You may also be eligible for one of the scholarships offered by NUPGE, our National Union of Public and General Employees. Find details and apply directly here.  

2025 BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship Eligibility 

Apply for a BCGEU Indigenous Scholarship here

For the purpose of this scholarship, an Indigenous person (the legal term is Aboriginal person) in Canada, as recognized in the Constitution Act, 1982, is a person who identifies as First Nations (Status/Non-Status), Métis, or Inuit. 

Indigenous identity data is collected solely to determine scholarship eligibility. 

For First Nations applicants 

You must provide one of the following: 

• a copy of your Secure Certificate of Indian Status, or 

• a copy of your Certificate of Indian Status, or 

• a copy of proof of citizenship from a First Nation or band in the list maintained by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. 

For Métis applicants 

You must provide one of the following: 

• a copy of a Métis Nation Citizenship card from one of the 4 regional/provincial affiliates of the Métis National Council (Métis Nation British Columbia, Métis Nation of Alberta, Métis Nation Saskatchewan, and Métis Nation of Ontario); or 

• a copy of a valid Métis Citizenship and Harvester Identification Card from the Manitoba Métis Federation; or 

• a copy of a valid Citizenship card from the Métis Settlements of Alberta; or 

• a copy of a valid Citizenship card from the Northwest Territory Métis Nation. 

For Inuit applicants 

You must provide a copy of an Inuit membership card issued by any one of the 4 Inuit Treaty Organizations or Governments that are covered by the Inuit Nunangat Policy: 

• Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, 

• The Nunatsiavut Government, 

• Makivik Corporation, or 

• The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation. 

For all applicants (voluntary) 

In addition to any one of the types of legal documentation listed above, all applicants are welcome to submit an alternative identity term (e.g., Kanien'kehá:ka, Anishinaabe, Treaty #3, etc.) with their application. 

Please note that membership to pan-Indigenous organizations will not be recognized. 

Option 2 - Candidate self-declaration 

If a candidate does not possess proof of the documentation listed in Option 1, they must submit a statement (minimum 200 words) about their lived experiences and ongoing relationship to a legally recognized Indigenous community, Nation, or people. This includes specific information about their First Nation, Inuit, or Métis community and can include copies of historical documents or oral testimony. 

The statement must be signed by 2 guarantors who are part of the community, Nation, etc. that the applicant describes their ties to. Guarantors must be over the age of 18 and cannot be members of the applicant's immediate family (i.e., no siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, children, grandchildren, or any step variations). 

Questions: email [email protected]

Download a copy of the 2025 Scholarship brochure here

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