Dear CUPE 503 Members, 

The Election Committee comprised of Amy Hammett, (CUPE National Representative/Advisor), Returning Officer Kelly Sirett (Ottawa Public Library), Daniel Gagne (City of Ottawa) and March Cousineau (Ottawa Community Housing) received nominations April 13, 2026, through April 15, 2026, during business hours, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., at CUPE Local 503, 1505 Carling Ave., Ottawa. 

The following candidates have been acclaimed in the following positions:

Position: Candidate(s)

President: James Watson

Vice-President: Wil Kelly

Secretary-Treasurer: Carrie Lynn Poole-Cotnam

Recording Secretary: Drew Carmichael

35 hours salary – City of Ottawa Erin Doyle; Mattew Kennedy

40/42 hours salary – City of Ottawa: Melanie Poitras

40 hours wage – City of Ottawa: Jahlani Burke; Tyler Ward; Stuart Yemen

37.5 hours salary – City of Ottawa Chad Dashnay

Other Than Full Time – City of Ottawa: Laviena Roa

Ottawa Community Housing: Réjean Marion

Ottawa Public Library: Chantal Ellichuk

Collective Agreements with less than 200 members: Marie-France Lacasse

Trustee: Barkley Logan; Anik Martin; Martin Preis

No nominations were received for the following positions therefore the positions remain vacant:

1 seat, 35 hours salary – City of Ottawa

1 seat, 40/42 hours salary – City of Ottawa

Humane Society

Part time Recreation and Culture

C.O.S.F Pension

As there are no contested positions, no election will be held.