Board of Directors’ election
Be part of something bigger.
Put your vote towards your vision.
The Board of Directors’ Election is held every year to fill open Director positions.
Your participation in the election process is key to maintaining our success as a credit union. It holds us accountable to the values we’ve founded ourselves on, and by voting, you’re helping Vancity serve its members, communities, and beyond.
Here’s how you can get involved in the election process:
Join the Nominations & Election Committee
Help oversee the elections process by interviewing applicants and identifying recommended candidates for our membership. The Nominations and Election Committee is appointed in September.
Nominate a candidate
Members are invited to nominate candidates for the Board every year between November and December during the period.
Vote for candidates
Candidates for the Board of Directors are announced in February. When voting begins in April, you can cast your ballot online or via mobile app. If you have a paper ballot, you can deliver this by mail, or drop this into any Vancity branch.
Elections results
The Board of Directors’ Election results are announced at the Annual General Meeting in May.
When you take part in our credit union’s democratic process, you’re joining the movement to become a financial force for change.
Didn’t find what you’re looking for?
View our frequently asked questions about the election process to learn more.
2025 election results.
Directors elected:
17,507
16,373
12,890
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
1. Rita Parikh | 17,507 |
2. Kristen Rivers | 16,373 |
3. Lynn Weaver | 12,890 |
Remaining candidates
12,251
8,926
4,114
3,205
2,486
2,336
2,248
| Candidate | Votes |
|---|---|
4. Gil Yaron | 12,251 |
5. Tom Wong | 8,926 |
6. Mark Roseland | 4,114 |
7. Rob Schulz | 3,205 |
8. Seán Riley | 2,486 |
9. Sobhi Zobaidi | 2,336 |
10. Ashley Garib | 2,248 |