Nova Scotia Paramedics IUOE Local 727 is pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Chappell as a Casual Business Agent, recognizing her outstanding dedication to the paramedic profession, her commitment to workplace safety, and her ongoing contributions to our Union and its members.

Heather is a Primary Care Paramedic in the Central Region and has also worked in Northern Nova Scotia, providing her with valuable firsthand experience and insight into the diverse challenges facing paramedics across the province. She is a long-standing member of the PEER and Family Support Team and is actively involved with both the Central Region and Provincial Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSC), reflecting her commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of her colleagues.

Heather brings an extensive background in union leadership and member representation to her new position. She currently serves on the IUOE Local 727

Executive Board as Financial Secretary, is a Central Region Union Steward, and previously served on the Local’s Negotiations Committee. Beyond her work in paramedicine and union leadership, Heather is a passionate advocate for the profession. She serves on the Provincial 911 Cost Recovery Committee, NSFL OHS & WCB Committee and participates in other initiatives dedicated to promoting and strengthening the role of paramedics in Nova Scotia.

Over the past several years, Heather has brought forward numerous innovative ideas and initiatives to Local 727, helping strengthen member engagement and build a greater sense of connection throughout the Union. Her contributions include the popular 12 Days of Giveaways, numerous social media campaigns, and safety-focused initiatives that raise awareness, encourage participation, and celebrate our membership.

In her new role as Casual Business Agent, Heather looks forward to building on these contributions by supporting members, advocating for their interests, and helping strengthen representation throughout the province. One of her key priorities is to build on our Women’s Committee within IUOE Local 727, providing women in the paramedic profession with an opportunity to connect, share experiences, raise workplace concerns, and contribute to meaningful and positive change within the Union and the workplace.

Heather’s appointment reflects Local 727’s continued commitment to developing leadership from within our membership and ensuring that members have access to knowledgeable, dedicated, and approachable representation. Her firsthand experience as a paramedic, combined with her union leadership, occupational health and safety advocacy, and passion for the profession, will be valuable assets in serving our members.

Heather is excited to take on this new opportunity and looks forward to working alongside her fellow members to strengthen union representation, champion workplace safety, promote the paramedic profession, and ensure every member’s voice is heard.

Please join us in congratulating Heather Chappell and welcoming her to her new role as Casual Business Agent with Nova Scotia Paramedics IUOE Local 727!

Together, we continue to build a stronger, safer, and more inclusive Union for all our members.

In Solidarity,

Kevin MacMullin
Business Manager
International Union of Operating Engineers 727
Phone: (902) 481-0523
Fax: (902) 481-0531
202 Brownlow Ave, Unit 420
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1X2