Elections Advisor - Jobs in Morinville, AB

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial, Human Resources and Materials CoordinationOversees voting station lease agreements and essential services.Develops a work plan for allocating resources.Manages the inventory, supply, and distribution of materials.Prepares materials for voting stations, including printing required forms and coordinating other election supplies.Leads election worker recruitment.Leads election worker training.Coordinates payment to election workers.Works with the County’s Health & Safety Advisor to communicate health and safety requirements for election workers and voters.Coordinates the return of election documents, furniture, and equipment.Coordinates payment of election-related invoices.Planning and Organizing of Voting ProtocolsLiaises with the vendor for the provision of vote tabulators.Finalizes and orders ballots, ensuring accuracy of content.Prepares statutory public notices.Implements security measures as required for the protection of information, assets, election workers, and the public at the counting centre and at voting stations.Assigns election workers to voting stations and issues their supplies.Receives and processes requests for special ballots from eligible electors.Receives and safeguards completed special ballots.Coordinates voting station signage placement and removal.Coordinates and reports on the results of the vote.Prepares election materials for destruction in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act.Electoral Process Improvement and Stakeholder RelationsEnsures that systems are in place with the Returning Officer to respond to inquiries from the public accurately and efficiently.Answers general inquiries from the public.Provides recommendations on improvements to the administration of the election.Proposes updates to election website content, as required.Required QualificationsPrevious election experience required.Class 5 driver’s license and access to personal vehicle.Knowledge or awareness of the Municipal Government Act, Local Authorities Election Act, and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act preferred.Excellent customer service skills and communication skills (verbal and written).High level of organization and attention to detail.Ability to read legislation, bylaws, policies, and procedures.Ability to life objects of 25 pounds.Job is performed in both a normal office environment and remote setting.Candidates will be required to complete a written assessment and a verbal assessment as part of the recruitment process.Remuneration and Benefits30.00 / hourAdditional InformationPosition Type: Full-Time, TemporaryRate of Pay: $30.00 per hourHours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmCompetition Close Date: July 2, 2021How to ApplyA resume and cover letter, quoting the appropriate competition number, must be submitted by the competition deadline.Sturgeon County Human ResourcesEmail: hr@sturgeoncounty.caFax: 780-939-20769613 100 StreetMorinville, Alberta T8R 1L9Thank you for your application. Please note, due to the volume of resumes received, only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directlyThe personal information you provide will be used for the purposes of determining whether you are suitable and qualified for a position within Sturgeon County and is collected under the authority of Section 33 (c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. If you have any questions about the collection, use, and disclosure of this information, please contact the Access and Privacy Coordinator at 9613 - 100 Street, Morinville, AB, T8R 1L9 or phone 780-939-4321 or email foip@sturgeoncounty.ca.