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Chief Returning Officer
Term (September 2024 - April 2025)
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the UMSU election/referenda process; i.e. on-line/in-person voting, including the promotion and engagement of the electoral process, administration of voting stations, the coordination and accuracy of ballot counting, and ruling on election/referenda matters. The CRO provides reports to the Board of Directors after the election/referenda. The incumbent will be highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment, be extremely well organized, detail-oriented, have strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and excellent time management skills. The position is a term, with part time hours; however, during the election period the position evolves into full-time hours.
- Oversee election/referenda, according to the UMSU Election/referenda Policy and By-Laws
- Strictly adhere to and enforce, in both letter and in spirit, the Election/referenda Policy and By-Laws (as they apply to election/referenda)
- Manage the electoral process, including but not limited to: the administration of the nomination, campaigning and voting periods, enforcement of applicable rules and procedures, budgeting, marketing and promotion, material preparation and provision, and other supplies and resources
- Develop, plan and execute all marketing strategies to engage potential candidates and voters, before and during the election/referenda period
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with campus partners and local media to publicize election/referenda events
- Remain knowledgeable and current with any relevant decisions of the Board of Directors affecting election/referenda policies and/or procedures
- Serve as a resource for information on electoral procedures to the Board of Directors
UMSU promotes Employment Equity and is strongly committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Therefore, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates to voluntarily self-identify on their application if they are members of the underrepresented group (woman, Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority).
Position compensation is payable via honorarium. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, however cannot be an active U of M student or have been a U of M student in the past twelve (12) months. Full job description available upon request.
We wish to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants considered will be contacted. Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references and identify how you meet the desired qualifications. Posting remains open until filled. Applicants can mail their resumes to:
The Human Resource Department
101 UMSU University Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3T 2N2
-or-
Email: hiring@umsu.ca
The job posting can also be found on our UMSU website – UMSU Jobs
STUDENT-AT-LARGE – UMSU Board of Trustees
(Volunteer Opportunity)
UMSU is currently accepting nominations for one (1) student-at-large to sit on the UMSU Scholarship & Bursary Fund and Endowment Fund Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the management of the funds including investment policies, financial audits and overall direction of the Funds.
The student-at-large must be a member of UMSU in good standing for the 2023/24 Academic year and be willing to commit to the position for the academic year starting August 2024 to April 2025. In general, the Board of Trustees meets, at a minimum, quarterly.
Interested parties are encouraged to forward their cover letter and resume to the address or email provided below. Applications should be directed to The UMSU Finance Committee. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants considered will be contacted.
Apply online below or send your information to hiring@umsu.ca
UMSU Finance Committee
101 UMSU University Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is a non-profit organization which advocates on behalf of its memberships’ best interests to internal and external stakeholders. Our primary objectives are to serve students and strive to enhance student life and the quality of education through consultation, representation and advocacy
UMSU promotes Employment Equity and is strongly committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Therefore, we encourage candidates to voluntarily self-identify on their application if they are members of the underrepresented group (woman, Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority).
COMMUNITY MEMBER – UMSU Board of Trustees
(Volunteer Opportunity)
UMSU is currently accepting applications for one (1) community member to sit on the UMSU Endowment Fund Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the management of the funds including investment policies, financial audits and overall direction of the Funds.
The community member is a term position, with the possibility of renewal. In general, the Board of Trustees meets quarterly.
Applicants cannot currently be enrolled as a University of Manitoba student and are encouraged to provide a cover letter and resume with a brief description of relevant experience related to the position. Incumbents should be directing their application to the UMSU Finance Committee. We wish to thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants considered will be contacted.
Apply online below or send your information to hiring@umsu.ca
UMSU Finance Committee
101 UMSU University Centre
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2
The University of Manitoba Students’ Union (UMSU) is a non-profit organization which advocates on behalf of its memberships’ best interests to internal and external stakeholders. Our primary objectives are to serve students and strive to enhance student life and the quality of education through consultation, representation and advocacy
UMSU promotes Employment Equity and is strongly committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. Therefore, we encourage candidates to voluntarily self-identify on their application if they are members of the underrepresented group (woman, Indigenous person, a person with a disability or a visible minority).