National Office

As a member-driven union, CEIU is structured to encourage open communication between members, their elected representatives, and staff.

For members, your local is your primary point of contact.

The CEIU National Office is the centre of the union’s operations, supporting members and elected leaders across the country. Staff work closely with the National President, National Executive Vice-President, and National Executive to carry out CEIU’s priorities efficiently and in line with our member-driven values. CEIU also has six Regional Union Offices (RUO).

The National Office is organized into several departments and specialized teams that collaborate to deliver effective service, representation, and advocacy for members. 


CEIU National Office

275 Slater Street, Unit 1204
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9
Phone: (613) 236-9634
Fax: (613) 236-7871
Toll-Free: 1-855-271-3848

For membership inquiries, please contact members_membres@ceiu-seic.ca 

This team provides direct support to the National President and National Executive Vice-President and coordinates CEIU’s national operations, including National Executive meetings, Triennial Conventions, and conferences. The team maintains membership lists in coordination with PSAC to ensure accurate records and effective communication. Administrative staff also manage logistics, correspondence, and documentation to support the smooth day-to-day operations of the National Office.

Executive Assistant and Advisor to the National President

Sue Séguin

seguins@ceiu-seic.ca

Executive Assistant

Natasha Larose

larosen@ceiu-seic.ca

Administrative Assistant, National Office

Nicole Bernard

bernardn@ceiu-seic.ca

Convention and Conference Administrative Agent

Janelle Landry

landryj@ceiu-seic.ca

This team provides direct support to members and locals through grievance handling, consultations, training and advice on relations matters. The team ensures members receive fair and informed representation.

Director of Representation and Labour Relations

Kathy Sand

sandk@ceiu-seic.ca

Representation Coordinator

Jessie Reis-Huggins

reishugginsj@ceiu-seic.ca

Senior Administrative Assistant

Suzanne Sorensen

sorenss@ceiu-seic.ca

National Officers support the union’s mandate through specialized expertise: 

  • Employment Equity & Human Rights Officer – Advances equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within CEIU and the broader public service. 
  • Health & Safety Officer – Provides advice and advocacy on workplace health and safety, mental health, accommodations, and prevention programs. 
  • Membership Engagement Officers – Strengthen connections between members, locals, regions, and the National Office through outreach, education, and mobilization. 
  • Communications Officer – Manages internal and external communications, keeping members informed and engaged through campaigns, newsletters, and digital platforms. 

Employment Equity and Human Rights Officer

Allison Pilon

pilona@ceiu-seic.ca

Health and Safety Officer

Genadi Voinerchuk

voinerchukg@ceiu-seic.ca

Membership Engagement Officer

Ailish Morgan Welden

engagement@ceiu-seic.ca

Membership Engagement Officer

Ashley Petrin

engagement@ceiu-seic.ca

Political Communications Officer

Matthew Brett

brettm@ceiu-seic.ca

This team is responsible for budgeting, payroll, claim processing, and financial management. The Finance team ensures accountability and compliance with CEIU’s bylaws, regulations, and policies.

Our Human Resources Generalist ensures CEIU is a leader in effective human resources management, and oversees staffing, labour relations, performance management, and workplace policies to support consistent practices across the organization.

Director of Finance and Administration

Kimberley Smith

Smithk@ceiu-seic.ca

Personnel, Pay & Benefits Administrator

Karen Smith

smithkaren@ceiu-seic.ca

Assistant to the Director of Finance and Administration

Carla Léonard

leonardc@ceiu-seic.ca

Finance Processing Clerk

Maxim Koprivica

koprivicam@ceiu-seic.ca

Human Resources Generalist

Chelsea Belleus

belleusc@ceiu-seic.ca

IT Manager

Claude-André Bertrand

bertrandc@ceiu-seic.ca