Deputy Returning Officer

SCSU; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) is seeking two Election Officers to support the Chief Returning Officer for UTSC elections. The roles require on-campus presence, impartial conduct, and close work with the elections team.

Each position offers $19/hour for 6–12 hours per week, for the September 2026 to October 2026 period; UTSC students only. Responsibilities include assisting with forums, tallying ballots, and enforcing bylaws and policies.

Qualifications

• Must be UTSC student.
• Preference for prior Chief Returning Officer or Deputy Returning Officer experience.
• Impartial and reliable with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member on the elections committee.
• Assist the Chief Returning Officer in duties.
• Adjudicate and enforce election bylaws and policies.
• Tally ballots and report results to the SCSU Board.
• Maintain an official contact channel (email/phone) for election matters.
• Keep regular office hours during the week and publicize them.

Job description

Organization Scarborough Campus’ Student Union

Reporting To Chief Returning Officer

Hours 6 to 12 hours a week

Remuneration $19/hour

Duration September 2026 - October 2026

Positions Available 2 (Two)

Positions Requirements Must be a UTSC student

The Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) is the not-for-profit organization that represents all full-time and part-time undergraduate students at the University of Toronto Scarborough and provides to its members a broad range of advocacy, services and events. The Student Centre is operated by the SCSU and serves as the central hub for student life/services on the UTSC campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recognizing that the DRO’s functions embrace a broad range of roles and responsibilities, it is important to note that not all functions are contained within this posting, and the position itself will be ever-changing and adaptive. Nevertheless, specific roles and responsibilities allocated to this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Please note that the successful applicants will be required to waive their right to be eligible for candidacy in the Elections of the current academic year.

Cannot be currently volunteering or employed with 1265 Bistro or SCSU

Serve as a member on the elections committee.

Assist the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) in their duties.

Adjudicate and enforce the election bylaws, and policies.

Assist with the coordination of candidates during public forums, and other necessary meetings.

Publicize the election and referendum, and all related events pertaining to the elections and referendum.

Tally the ballots at the end of the elections and referendum.

Oversee polling clerks in their duties.

Submit and present a detailed report to the SCSU Board of Directors following the elections and referendum.

Responsible for maintaining an email account and phone number (with voice‑mail) for the purposes of being contacted on issues related to the election and referendum.

Keep regular office hours during the week, and ensure the hours are publicized to all students.

Ensure the compliance of all Constitutions, By‑laws, and Policies with regards to the elections as well as for any necessary Referendum/Plebiscites that may occur.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

Previous experience as a Chief Returning Officer or Deputy Returning Officer is an asset.

Familiarity with the SCSU Elections Procedure Code is an asset.

Reliability - ability to work with minimal supervision.

Applicants should be impartial (i.e. you are not a candidate in the current elections; you do not take any sides in the referendum or the elections).

Please note that the successful applicants will be required to waive their right to be eligible for candidacy in the Elections over which he/she administers.

DESIRED ATTITUDES

Highly motivated and dedicated individual that is enthusiastic about the elections process at UTSC.

Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and pressured environment.

Highly organized, and able to meet demands on time.

Must not currently have a direct role with the Scarborough Campus Students' Union.

Please Note: The Scarborough Campus Students’ Union (SCSU) is an independently incorporated organization working within the University of Toronto community. This position is NOT a University of Toronto staff position.

Member of the Canadian Federation of Students, Local 99

We thank everyone who applies for their interest, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.