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Posting Close Date:
November 4 2026
Campus Location:
Main Campus - London, ON
Status:
Temporary Part-Time
Pay Details:
$17.95 per hour
Remote Type:
In-Person
Contract End Date:
March 26, 2027
Reason for Vacancy:
New
OVERVIEW:
The Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) serves as a key support resource during the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) Elections process. This role focuses on candidate support, student engagement, voter education and election promotion to encourage participation in student governance. The DRO helps create a positive, accessible and engaging election experience for all students.
The DRO role is not responsible for receiving or reviewing complaints and/or issuing demerit points to candidates. Success in this role includes supporting candidate recruitment efforts, increasing awareness of elections, contributing to voter engagement initiatives and providing impartial support throughout the election process.
Time Commitment
November - January – 6-10 hours per week February – March – 12+ hours per week during FSU Elections period
Hours to be scheduled utilizing Academic Schedule. Some evening and weekends as required.
Internal FSU student employees are welcome to apply. Due to the impartial nature of the role and scheduling requirements, successful internal candidates will be required to resign from their current FSU student employment position before commencing the DRO position.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Thoroughly review and understand the FSU By-Law and FSU Elections Policies, including but not limited to FSU Elections Policy;
- Collaborate with the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) to ensure the nomination packages are clear, accessible and student-friendly.
- Act as the first point of contact for students interested in running in FSU Elections;
- Provide guidance to prospective candidates by answering questions, explaining nomination requirements and hosting information sessions for FSU Elections;
- Collaborate with the FSU Team to organize Candidate Speeches and Presidential Q&A;
- Organize one (1) election-related event to provide candidates the opportunity to share their platforms;
- Collaborate with the FSU Student Engagement and Student Experience Team to run a high-energy and creative, ‘Get Out and Vote’ campaign on-campus and across social media channels, including but not limited to, videos, pop-up booths, etc.;
- Connect with College partners, including but not limited to, Residence, Academic Schools, etc. to promote and encourage students to get involved with FSU Elections.
- Deliver professional, responsive and inclusive customer service when interacting with students, candidates, and College partners.
- Compile and present a final DRO Report (in compliance with the DRO Report Template) outlining election participation strategies, engagement activities, recommendations and feedback for future FSU elections.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a full-time student of Fanshawe College as per By-Law 1.
- Must not currently hold and must not have held within the previous twenty-four (24) months, an elected or appointed position within the FSU.
- Knowledge of the Fanshawe Student Union and FSU By-Law is an asset.
- Experience with social media, creating content and event planning is an asset.
- Energetic and creative.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Comfortable presenting information to groups of students.
- Ability to engage positively with diverse student populations and build relationships with campus partners.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Must be able to balance the expectations and responsibilities of the role while balancing their academic and personal schedule(s);
- Must remain impartial and unbiased throughout the election period, must not run for elected office, and must not endorse, assist or publicly associate with any candidate, issue or side-campaign.
The FSU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We value and respect individual differences and strive to create a workplace where everyone’s talents and strengths are recognized and supported.
