Deputy Returning Officer

The Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) reports to the Chief Returning Officer as part of the Elections team (www.su.ualberta.ca/elections). The DRO works to improve the quality and effectiveness of the Students’ Union elections. This is achieved through providing neutral administrative support to the Elections Office. The DRO may also take on extra responsibilities from the Chief Returning Officer as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the CRO, create an advertising strategy for candidate recruitment and voting.
• Liaise with the UASU Marketing department to create visual advertising materials for the elections.
• Ensure that all candidates conduct is fair and equitable during the campaign period.
  Assist with organizing the forums, election meetings and hosting the results announcement party.
• Update the Elections website with information on Elections dates, nomination package availability, candidate lists, forum dates, where/when to vote, and voting results.
  Assist with the organization of the elections office and clean up after campaigning has finished.
• Assist the CRO with other tasks as needed, including but not limited to counting candidates’ campaign materials, verifying nominations, and moderating forums.

Qualifications

• Must be a University of Alberta undergraduate student registered in a minimum of one course for credit in the Fall and Winter terms in the 2026-27 academic year, and paid Students’ Union fees in full.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
  Strong project management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
  Experience using MS Office, Excel and internet-based applications including social media.
• Willingness and ability to work varying hours and a commitment to working posted office hours acceptable to the Chief Returning Officer.
• Experience with the Students’ Union is an asset but is not required.
• Must not concurrently hold any position on the Students’ Council, its boards and committees, Student Representative Associations, Dedicated Fee Units, the D.I.E. Board, or term employees/permanent staff of the Students’ Union.
• Must have the ability to be impartial and neutral.

Term

• This is a term position running from January 4, 2027 to April 30th, 2027.
  Wage: $17.00/hour
• Hours: 5-7 hours per week (hours may vary)
• The hiring team is seeking to hire up to two DROs.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resumé, Winter 2027 class schedule and references (optional).

Applications must be received by December 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM to be considered.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For any further information, please feel free to contact the Governance Manager, Courtney Graham, at governance@su.ualberta.ca