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Notice of Nominations

Do you want to make a difference on campus? Interested in becoming a leader or getting involved? Missed out on last year’s election? Take action now and run for a leadership position with the BCITSA or one of the Board of Governors or Education Council positions available through the institute!

Nominations are NOW CLOSED!

The Nomination period will run from February 24th, 2020 @ 9:00 am – March 5th, 2020 @ 2:00 pm. Nomination forms for Board of Governors or Education Council may also be returned to the Office of the Registrar (SW01-1322) or edco_bog_elections@bcit.ca by 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 5th, 2020.

BCITSA Positions Available to Run for Include:

  • President
  • Vice President Finance and Administration
  • Vice President Student Experience
  • Vice President External
  • Vice President Equity and Sustainability
  • Chair of the School of Business
  • Chair of the School of Health Sciences
  • Chair of the School of Energy
  • Chair of the School of Transportation, Construction and the Environment
  • Chair of the School of Computing and Academic Studies
  • Chair of the School of Aerospace Technology Campus (ATC)
  • Chair of Downtown Campus (DTC)

BCIT Positions Available to Run for Include:

  • Board of Governors (1)
  • Education Council (3)

Eligibility Requirements for BCITSA Executive Positions

  • A member, in good standing, with the BCITSA
  • A full-time students based on BCIT criteria, or alternatively, a part-time student enrolled in at least 3 courses
  • Have a minimum of sixty-five per cent (65%) previous term standing GPA; however, a student who does not yet have a GPA from a previous term should write to elections@bcitsa.ca
  • For ATC candidates only, a full-time student within Level 1 or 2 of first term
  • Not have previously been required to resign as an SA Executive, if (1) twelve months have not elapsed and (2) Council has not, by a 2/3 Resolution, permitted them to run.

Elections 2020 Important Dates

Monday, February 24th, 2020 – 9:00 am
• Nominations open
• Nomination Forms available online or at BCITSA SE2 2nd and 3rd Floor
Thursday, March 5th, 2020 – 2:00 pm
• Nominations close
• Deadline for Nomination Form
– please submit to CRO via email (elections@bcitsa.ca) or drop off at BCITSA SE2 3rd Floor.
– Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Submit campaign materials for approval (recommended)

Monday, March 16th, 2020 – 6:30 pm to Friday, April 3rd, 2020 – 12:00 pm
• Campaign Period 

Monday, March 16th, 2020 – 4:00 pm
• Candidate headshots taken (SE2 3rd Floor Reception)
• All Candidates Meeting (SE2 Council Chambers)

Thursday, March 26th, 2020 – 9:00 am to Friday, April 3rd, 2020 – 12:00 pm
• Voting period – online voting available via my.bcit.ca

Friday, April 3rd, 2020 – 4:00 pm
• Submit campaign budget and checklist to CRO (mandatory deadline)

Friday, April 3rd, 2020 – 5:30 pm
• Official declaration of BCITSA annual election results, SE2 Council Chambers

Saturday, April 4th, 2020 – 5:30 pm
• Deadline to remove all printed campaign materials