I met Sean when I was involved with the CFIA-S&A group. Since then, he has always been available to help me when I needed his expertise, his advice, or simply to listen. As well as being a colleague, he’s my friend. I know that Sean will be a fair, straightforward, honest and caring President, and that he will work for the good of all of us, as well as for our organization as a whole. He’s an intelligent, sensitive leader, capable of teamwork and respectful of others’ points of view. I encourage you to vote for him to become our next PIPSC President. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.”
Stéphanie Fréchette, CFIA S&A, Steward, Sainte-Julie, QC
I have known Sean O’Reilly for many years through his work for PIPSC at the national level and I’m pleased to share my testimonial. Sean has demonstrated sound leadership in chairing a number of PIPSC AGMs and in speaking to the press. Personally, I have found all of my dealings with Sean to have been respectful and friendly. He makes others feel at ease when discussing their concerns. Sean has consistently shown that he cares about our union and its members and that he puts the concerns of our members first. I believe that the Institute and its members would be well served with Sean as our President. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.”
Doug Mason, Steward, AFS, London, ON
I have known Sean since 2011 and had the opportunity to work with him closely on many occasions. Sean is extremely open and approachable and I have never been disappointed in his ability to assist with any issue I have brought to him. I have always found him to be him fair, reasonable and professional. His knowledge of all facets of PIPSC is exemplary. He has assisted our group as finance chair, bylaw committee member and AGM chair. I have witnessed his ability to confidently chair our PIPSC AGM which many of you know can have challenging and contentious moments! We have had the pleasure of his excellent skills in chairing our SH AGM on three occasions and he has efficiently dealt with many complications such as a technology fail and an hour- long delayed start time. I have seen Sean show integrity in situations where many individuals did not. He maintains composure and professionalism in all situations in which he is involved, no matter how acrimonious. He is able to aptly separate the individual from the issue and go forward without rancour. I feel confident that he will be an effective, fair and member focused leader. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.”
Lynn Ohlson, SH (NU-EMA), Winnipeg, MB
I’ve known Sean for many years, and it’s with great pleasure that I endorse his candidacy as President of the Institute. Sean is a pleasure to work with. I had the opportunity to work with him, prior to the pandemic, on a Government of Canada workplace committee. I remember being impressed by his detailed knowledge of this complex and ever-changing issue. I’m confident that Sean will have the best interests of our members at heart as President, and that he will always show respect for everyone he works with. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.”
Judith Leblanc, Biologist, DFO, Mont-Joli, QC
I have known Sean O’Reilly for more than 7 years. He is a very optimistic and warm-hearted and energetic person, who always provided me the professional answers to my questions on the workplace and pay issues and government benefits, and so on. I was always impressed by his vision and passion when he had a talk or discussion in person or online with me and other colleagues in my team. He has the approachable leadership and I believe he is capable of taking more responsibilities in PIPSC with many years of working with PIPSC and his deep understanding to union issues. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.”
Wang, Tongyu, SSC, Ottawa, ON
I’ve known Sean for many years and had the opportunity to work with him on several projects, he is committed to making the union work for all members, and approaches issues with fairness and a view to finding a solution that accommodates everyone’s needs. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.”
Chris Roach, CRA, Atlantic Region
I first met Sean across the table at a CS Group national executive meeting. It was early in his government career and as a union activist. What immediately struck me was his ability to contribute and participate at the national level from the very start. There was no hesitation, just an eagerness and full knowledge that he was there to represent the interest of the members who elected him. And what he brought to the table was genuine: a desire to help our members and to make a difference. Sean took on various responsibilities and he always did them well. It is not surprising that Sean moved on to other roles in our union seeking to support the needs of all members in PIPSC. Whether sitting as Director on the Board, acting as Vice-president, consulting with senior management nationally at Shared Services Canada or working on special projects such as GC Workplace, Sean has been focused and dedicated to the interest of his members. I sincerely believe that Sean O’Reilly is a true believer, an activist who is there for his union for all the right reasons. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.”
Stan Buday, CS , ESDC, Toronto, ON
Over the past decade, I have gotten to know Sean O’Reilly in a variety of roles throughout the Institute. Sean was the former chair of the Young Professionals at PIPSC. Sean has always been supportive of the Young Professionals events and has assisted me in the planning and execution of Young Professionals Events. With Sean’s guidance and support, the young professional events in the NCR were considered an immense success. I feel that given Sean’s experience in a variety of leadership roles he would make an excellent choice as Vice President of PIPSC. We have seen his professionalism on display chairing the National AGM (a thankless and difficult task), as a previous Vice President, as a steward and as a member on a variety of executives. Sean is also an alumni member of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference . Sean has always made time for me when necessary and is someone I consider as a colleague, friend and mentor. Sean, you have my support, wishing you the best of luck. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.”
Andrew Wigmore, Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada, Ottawa, ON
I endorse Sean O’Reilly for President in the PIPSC National elections. He has shown that he is professional, collaborative, authentic, and will lead with integrity. I believe that Sean O’Reilly will be the President to lead our union as we move forward. It is my recommendation that members give their vote to Sean O’Reilly and elect him president of the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.”
Stacy McLaren, Steward, Kanata, ON
I have known Sean O’Reilly for over 20 years as we both started our Public Service careers at PWGSC. When I think of Sean, qualities such as conviction, integrity, passion, patriotism, stewardship and leadership come top to mind. Sean has always strived to better the lives of members through his various roles in the union, from Steward to VP. He never hesitates to speak passionately about the value of the public service and the roles of individual members. He is quick to defend and promote those under his direction and holds not only others, but especially himself, to high moral and ethical standards. I value Sean as a colleague, a friend, and more importantly, as a person that commits himself to the ideals he believes in. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.
Michel Gee, SSC, Barrhaven, ON
I fully endorse Sean and strongly encourage all members to vote for him as our next President. Sean has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the labour movement and has been a vocal advocate for what is fundamental right and in the best interests of the Institute. In my experience I have found Sean to be professional, fair, inclusive, compassionate, and a good listener. On top of that, he has a great sense of humour! More than ever, this is the type of leadership we will need in our next President. As a previous Regional Director at the Institute, I had the opportunity to meet some incredible individuals at PIPSC. Sean, in all his past roles such as NCR Director, Chair of our National AGMs to being Vice-President, has shown he is prepared to do the hard work, collaborate with others and be there when things get tough. Sean will get things done. I know Sean will not let us down.
“This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.
Robert K. MacDonald, B.A., MRM, Former Director, BC/Yukon Region
As an active member of PIPSC since 1984, including as a former PIPSC President, it has been my pleasure to have worked closely with Sean O’Reilly for more than a decade. His work as a representative of PIPSC members has been exemplary and has covered a wide variety of topics. It has been a pleasure to watch him grow into the leader that he now is. During this time I have also come to know him as a person. He has demonstrated an ability to weave his work life and his family life together in a way that ensures that the two parts function in harmony. Sean will be getting my vote for President this fall and I recommend that you consider giving him yours as well. “This endorsement of candidate(s) in no way implies any endorsement of the candidate(s) by any Institute body, the Institute as a corporate body, or by the employees of the Institute.“
Steve Hindle, retired member