For more than 15 years, Darren Gonsalves has contributed his expertise as an Ingest Operator at ZoomerMedia, located in Toronto, Ontario. His dedication to ZoomerMedia allows him to develop his role throughout the union, where he is passionate about advocating for the union members at this company.
From 2017 to December 2019, Darren served with distinction as the Branch Union President at ZoomerMedia—a role to which he was appointed again as Branch Union President from July 2021 to the present. Over the years, he has cultivated a trusting rapport with union members, demonstrating confidence in his capacity as Branch Union President. Darren diligently engages in representation, advocacy, and collaborative efforts to ensure fairness in dealings with all members.
In addition to his role as Branch Union President, Darren contributed significantly to the National Executive Committee (NEC) from 2017 to December 2022. During this time, he played a pivotal role in representing the interests of smaller branches and actively participated in two collective agreement negotiations at ZoomerMedia.
Darren has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the well-being of his union members by exemplifying qualities such as loyalty, confidence, non-judgmentalism, and unwavering support.