Position Summary:

Elections Committee – General Member
Elections Committee General Members support the fair, transparent, and accountable administration of the OCAD Student Union election process. General Members work collaboratively with the independent Chief Returning Officer (CRO) to assist with oversight, decision-making, and procedural integrity throughout the election period. Committee members are expected to uphold the OCAD Student Union Elections Policy and declare any conflicts of interest prior to participation.

Reports To:
Chief Returning Officer (CRO)

Working Relationship:
Chief Returning Officer (CRO), Elections Committee Members, OCAD SU staff as required

Term of Work, Hours & Honorarium:
This is a temporary contract position running from March 9th to May 1st, 2026.
The total time commitment will be no more than 25 hours over the contract term.
Committee members will receive a $500 honorarium upon successful completion of the term.

Eligibility:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Must be a member in good standing with OCADSU, defined as taking more than half (0.5) credits 
• Must not hold a Board Director or staff position
• No outgoing or current Board Director may sit on the review panel
• All members must declare any conflicts of interest before participating

Members from SU standing committees, such as the Social Justice and Action Committee (SJAC), are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a general member of the Elections Committee
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Returning Officer to support the election process
• Review materials, procedures, and decisions as required
• Uphold fairness, transparency, and accountability in accordance with the OCAD Student Union Elections Policy
• Declare and manage any conflicts of interest
• Attend committee meetings and complete assigned tasks within the contract term

Selection of the Committee:
Committee members will be selected by the OCADSU Hiring Committee

How to Apply

Email Adam Asmar, Manager, HR & Administration, at manager@ocadsu.org no later than Friday February 20th at 11:59pm. If you need any assistance or accommodations with the application process, please do not hesitate to to ask