Deputy Returning Officer - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Apply by visiting the link below:https://jobs.elections.on.ca/Deputy Returning Officer (Tech)Location: Voting locations across OntarioWhat to expect in this roleThe Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) processes electors, revises their information and issues ballots using electronic forms and lists on a computer equipped with Elections Ontario software.Reporting to the Supervising Deputy Returning Officer, you will:

• Set up, test and troubleshoot the technology the night before election day.
• Notify the Supervising Deputy Returning Officer of individuals who did not show up for work, any services that are disrupted, incidents that occur or complaints that are made at the voting location in a timely manner.
• Ensure staffing resources, supplies and poll layout conforms with Elections Ontario standards.
• Ensure the voting location is free of any partisan campaign materials.
• Ensure the voting location is accessible to the electors.
• Assist electors with disabilities, if required.
• Verify elector identification and qualifications to vote.
• Complete revisions and additions to eligible electors on the electronic Voters List.
• Issue ballots to eligible electors.
• Manage a large flow of electors within a voting location.
• Complete tasks manually, using paper forms and lists, legibly and efficiently, if required.
• Ensure Scrutineers and candidate representatives are following guidelines set forth within the voting location.
• Direct any elector issues to the Supervising Deputy Returning Officer as they arise.
• Ensure the voting location promptly closes on time, and that all electors that entered the voting location prior to close can mark and cast their ballot to vote.
• Shut down the voting location, pack any technology and poll materials to be returned to the returning office and remove posters and signage.
• Ensure poll supplies and technology from the voting location are returned to the Supervising Deputy Returning Officer after closing on election day.

What you need to qualify:

• Access to transportation and a cell phone.
• Availability to work up to 13 hours on election day.
• Availability to work up to three hours the night before election day to set up and troubleshoot technology.
• Availability to attend a training session.
• Ability to read and observe voting procedures at the voting location.
• Strong interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and problem- solving skills to resolve issues and communicate solutions to staff and the public in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to understand, rationalize and resolve situations efficiently as they arise.
• Ability to identify and verify information provided by an elector in a timely manner via hard copy or mobile device.
• Ability to complete data entry of elector information using specific software programs.
• Ability to complete paper-based forms with clear and legible handwriting and good attention to detail, if required.
• Ability to calculate, tally and track the number of ballots manually, if required.
• Ability to work for long stretches of time (up to 13 hours).
• Ability to learn quickly, follow directions, and complete repetitive duties.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age on election day.

Apply by visiting the link below:https://jobs.elections.on.ca/Quick Apply

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