I’m having an issue at work…What do I do?
You can come to us at any time.
We, as your stewards, are there in your workplace to help with any problems you might be having.
Sometimes you may just need advice about hours, benefits, or pensions. Sometimes you may have something more serious.
Most times, we can help you work with your supervisors and managers to come to solution.
If you can’t, we are there to help and provide advice on what to do next.
And if we don’t have an answer, we have the contacts in OPSEU to get you the solution you need!
If you think you need to talk to a steward, don’t hesitate, please fill out the confidential contact form below.
Meet Your Team:
Matthew Bujaki
president@opseulocal318.ca
Steward and President of the Local
My name is Matthew Bujaki, and I have the honour to be your Local President. I’ve been with the public service since 2012 in multiple rolls, but currently I am an Historical Interpreter, and Historic Weapons Officer at Discovery Harbour.
My duties include overseeing the black powder program with my fellow program colleagues, and assisting in program coordination, and delivery of education programs, but also as the site certified blacksmith I administer all the training and projects associated with that trade.
I have always been an active Union member in any workplace I’ve been in, whether it be with OPSEU, UNIFOR or PSAC. I am here to represent you and help you achieve your goals here in Local 318. My duties as president mean that I chair local meetings and represent us to the wider community. I have an Office at Discovery Harbour, and my door is always open!
Kyle Charlebois
vicepresident@opseulocal318.ca
Steward and Vice President of the Local
Hi there! My name is Kyle Charlebois and I am your Vice President for Local 318. I have been employed with Ontario Parks since 2020. Currently, I am the Maintenance Group Leader at Awenda Provincial Park.In short, my duties include general maintenance and repair to park infrastructure, as well as supervising both summer student and senior staff. In the past, I have been an active member of both CUPE 3903 and Midland Teamsters.
In addition to my regular steward duties, as Vice President I represent our local in the wider community and co-chair meetings. I’m here for you, and I encourage anyone who may be seeking assistance or answers to any questions to reach out and come forward.
Emily Martens
secretary@opseulocal318.ca
Steward and Secretary of the Local
I’m Emily and I have been with the civil service on and off for the past 15 years. I started at Discovery Harbour as an interpreter in 2012, and moved to Sainte Marie for another 3 years. I moved on from HHP to Parks Canada for a stint where I received my formal historic weapons training in artillery, rifles, and muskets.I served as one of the seasonal Historical Interpreters and Weapons Officers at Discovery Harbour for 3 years, but have dropped down to an on-call interpreter as of last year as I attend teacher’s college.
In our Local, I serve as the Secretary, which means I am in charge of all the meeting minutes, organizing events and meetings, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. I welcome any questions, and am always ready to help with anything you need. So if you see me on site, please say hi!