Position Title: Deputy Returning Officer
Supervisor: Returning Officer Paulette Schatz
Remuneration: $35.00/hr
Term: October 2024
Vacancies: 1
Posting Closure: Friday September 20, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
Training 2 hours October 1, 7 pm to 9 pm (date can be changed)
Principal Tasks (Advanced Polling Day October 10 and Polling/Election Day October 17)
7:30 am to 8 pm each day plus additional hours on Polling Day to count ballots
Assists the Returning Officer to
- Make sure the polling station opens and closes on time.
- Set up the poll with the necessary supplies.
- Ensure that all partisan material is removed.
- Ensure the elector completes an Application for Registration/Oath of Registered Voter and provides satisfactory proof of identity and address before voting.
- Ensure name/address and details of eligible voter is completed in the Village of Haines Junction Eligible Voter Registration Form.
- Ensure ballots are provided with instructions to the elector
- Ensure the candidate and his/her representatives follow the guidelines.
- Clean up polling station at the end of day.
- Assist on Election Day to count the ballots (using tally sheet), complete the related forms (Ballot Account) and communicate the results to designated Municipal Officer (CAO).
- Mobile Voting will be for voters due to being housebound/confined, a physical disability, or circumstances beyond the person’s control. A list of voters requesting to use the Mobile Voting Option will be available.
- Two Election Officers (Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officer but can involve Poll Clerk, if necessary) will travel from residence to residence on the Advance Poll Mobile Voting Day.
Overview of Qualifications
- Be a Canadian Citizen
- Be at least 16 years old on polling day
- Have experience in managing large groups to help electors circulate in an orderly fashion
- Have experience in dealing with the public
- Have experience in conflict resolution
- Be tactful and exercise good judgment
- Remain polite and courteous (demonstrate professionalism)
How to apply:
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the required qualifications to Paulette Schatz, Returning Officer, at paulette.schatz@gmail.com before the closing date/time.
Please contact Paulette Schatz at 613-716-8077 or paulette.schatz@gmail.com with any questions about this opportunity.
Deadline for applications: Friday September 20, 2024 at 5:00pm