Rubina Boucher

National President

Rubina Boucher (she/her) serves as the National President of the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU), representing thousands of federal public service workers across Canada. She is the first racialized, queer women identifying with a hearing exceptionality to hold this position, bringing a lived understanding of the challenges faced by the vast majority of CEIU members—balancing work, being a mom, and community while navigating complex systems.

Rubina is a trusted advisor with extensive expertise across human resources, labour relations, equity, diversity, inclusion and government affairs. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work, a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Arts with a focus in Community Studies, and a Certificate in Disability Management.

Before her President role, Rubina worked with Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and participated in many initiatives for Community Living and served on the Board of Directors for the Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex, advancing accessibility, inclusion, and disability rights. At ESDC, she developed and lead the Racialized Belonging Network—one of the first and largest initiatives of its kind in the federal public service. The network welcomed racialized, Black, and Indigenous women, as well as gender-diverse, queer, and non-binary employees, creating an inclusive space for connection, mentorship, and collective empowerment across all levels, positions, and titles contributing to the Clerk’s Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion, helping to move the public service toward meaningful systemic change.

Prior to becoming National President, Rubina served as the National Executive Vice-President, National Vice-President for Human Rights and Race Relations, and held multiple regional and local leadership roles within CEIU.

Passionate about social justice, equity, and reconciliation, Rubina leads with empathy, courage, and action. She envisions a union where every member feels seen, supported, and empowered… where a sense of belonging is the norm