Election Information

Nominations are now open for available elected Governor positions on the University’s Board of Governors as part of the 2026 University Elections.

Serving on the Board of Governors is a meaningful way for members of the University community to contribute their voice and experience to help advance Ontario Tech’s strategic priorities.

• One elected full-time continuing teaching staff of the University (three year term)
• One full-time registered undergraduate or graduate student in good academic standing (one year term)

• Individuals wishing to stand for election must only submit one nomination per position. For the Board of Governors an individual can only be nominated for one position.
• Individuals can only stand for election or nominate a candidate from within their own constituency group.
• If you wish to stand for election, complete and submit online the Nomination and Nominee Declaration.
• Please note: if you save the form and return later, please ensure all saved information reflects the one specific position for which you are submitting the nomination.
• As part of completing the Nomination and Nominee Declaration, candidates also must complete and upload one of the following Nomination Declarations:
  • If nomination is for a full-time continuing teaching staff elected Governor position, complete and upload Board of Governors Teaching Staff Nomination Declaration.  Note: the nominee (person standing for election) cannot be one of the nominators
  • If nomination is for a student elected Governor position, complete and upload Board of Governors Student Nomination Declaration.  Note: the nominee (person standing for election) cannot be one of the nominators
    
• These completed and signed forms nominate the candidate, confirm the candidate’s eligibility and their acceptance of the terms and conditions of the nomination.