Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) Post closes February 22

As per MSU employment policies - "Only MSU members in good standing shall be eligible for part-time employment with McMaster Student Union." This includes, but is not limited to- "All undergraduate students at McMaster University enrolled in 18 units or more during an academic session.." To find more information and exceptions, please see our Part-Time Staff policy or our Bylaw 2 - MSU Membership. 

Posting closes on Sunday, February 22 at 11:59pm. 

General Scope of Duties 

The Deputy Returning Officer is responsible for promoting all elections/referenda as well as the Elections Department. As well, they are responsible for hiring and managing all of the poll clerks as . Moreover, the DRO assists the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) in the elections process acting in the place of the CRO when they are unavailable.   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Must have an understanding of MSU bylaws, operating polices, and procedures related to the elections department  

• Experience with elections, especially regarding procedures  

• Leadership skills with the ability to facilitate meetings of the elections committee   

Effort & Responsibility 

• Must be able to answer questions during training sessions  

• Most effort is put in around election times.  

• Must remain impartial in execution of election duties.   

• Responsible for maintaining an appropriate and positive image of the MSU 

Working Conditions 

• Shares an office with CRO and the Speaker  

• Must be willing to work long hours during campaign period, especially following polls closing  

• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work  

Training and Experience 

• Participation in the annual MSU Management Trainings (provided)  

• Experience with promotions an asset  

Equipment 

• Knowledge of basic computer software (word processing, spreadsheets)  

• Telephone   

• Shared computer in shared office  

Please download the job description to see a full listing of the duties & responsibilities: Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) (locked) 

Reports to: Administrative Services Coordinator 

August 1 start 

Hours per week: 8-10 hours     

Rate: C3