The PSAC BC Region is holding the 2025 Regional Racialized Members’ Conference October 3 through 5 at the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown Hotel in Burnaby.
We are currently seeking PSAC BC Racialized members who want to play an important role in this conference. If you have ideas for conference content or just want to help in the overall organizing, then this role may be for you!
Please note that the term “Racialized” refers to a person who is non-white in colour or race, regardless of place of birth. For the PSAC, this does not include our Indigenous members, as they are a recognized and separate equity group.
We are looking for applicants who:
- Are a self-identified PSAC BC Racialized member– if you haven’t done so in the past, you can self-identify on the PSAC BC regional website here.
- Are a member in good standing
- Possess strong communication and organizational skills
- Have a willingness to commit to the conference both pre and post-conference.
- Possess related experience
Please email Varinder Johal with a submission explaining (400 words or less):
- Why do you want to volunteer?
- Do you have any experience serving on an Organizing Committee and/or Resolutions Committee? If yes, what committee(s)? Tell us what experience you developed in the role(s). If not, tell us about any related experience you have.
- What ideas or topics you would like to see the Conference cover?
- Would you like to be considered for the: Organizing committee, Resolutions Committee, or both?
- If you are interested in participating on the Organizing committee, are you able to meeting bi-weekly and, closer to the conference, weekly via Zoom during weeknight evenings?
NOTE: Committee meetings will normally be held by Zoom videoconference during weeknight evenings. For those selected for the Organizing Committee, you would be meeting on a bi-weekly basis once selected, and in the weeks leading up to the conference, meeting weekly. There will also be tasks assigned to the committee members between meetings.
For the Resolutions Committee, most of the committee work will be done immediately following the resolutions submission deadline and continue up to the start of the conference. For regional conferences, this work is typically conducted over the course of the month prior to the regional conference dates.
Members from Conference Committees will become automatic delegates to the PSAC BC Regional Racialized Members’ Conference.
Please note that the deadline to apply for a committee position (via email to JohalV@psac-afpc.com) is Friday, March 7 at 11:59 PM, Pacific Time.
In solidarity,
Celine Ahodekon, PSAC BC Racialized Members Coordinator
Jamey Mills, Regional Executive Vice-President, PSAC BC Region