First Call for Nominations for 2026 KFA Elections

Dear Kwantlen Faculty Association Members,

In accordance with Article 7 of our Constitution and By-Laws, this is the first call for nominations for the following positions on the KFA Executive Committee:

• President (until end of term, May 31, 2028)
• VP-Negotiations (until end of term, May 31, 2028)
• Member-at-Large (until end of term, May 31, 2028)
• Science & Horticulture Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2028)
• School of Business Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2028)
• Faculty of Health Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2028)
• School of Design (until end of term, May 31, 2028)
• Trades & Technology Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2027)
• Qualifying Studies & Access Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2027)
• Non-Regular Faculty Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2028)
• Status of Women Committee Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2028)
• Occupational Health & Safety Committee Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2028)                
• Academic Governance Committee Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2028) 
• Pension Advisory Committee Representative (until end of term, May 31, 2028                                      

Please see the attached document titled “ Responsibilities of a Executive Committee Member” and By-law 4.2 for information about these roles. Please also see the new KFA Conflict of Interest Policy .

Nomination Period – March 23-April 14, 2026
The nomination period runs from March 23 to April 14, at noon. Nomination forms are to be sent to the Chief Returning Officer (C.R.O.), Diane Walsh. Three calls for nominations will be made during this time period. In the event that the call for nominations results in only one nomination being received by the close of the nomination period, the nominee shall be acclaimed at the Annual General Meeting on April 15, 2026. If there is more than one nominee, an online election will be held.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You can find more information about the election process on our website.

Diane Walsh, Vice-President, Grievances

Officer Responsible for the Election