Mail-In Ballot Clerk(s)

Mail-In Ballot Clerks

Location: 12304 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate(s) Found

Position Status: Temporary, Between 8 – 40 Hours, During the Voting Period

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking Mail-In Ballot Clerks to join our Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO) team to assist with the upcoming Provincial Women’s Representative By-Election, and District Council Elections for Red Deer, Calgary-Nose Hill, and Wabasca-Desmarais Métis Districts. These are temporary honoraria-based positions from February 1-24. Shifts running from February 1-24 will be determined by the number of mail-in ballots received.

Under direction from the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO), Mail-In Ballot Clerks will keep detailed records to ensure ballots are properly tracked, verifies, and sorted. Mail-In Ballot Clerks will also assist with the counting of mail-in ballots on February 22. On occasion and under certain circumstances, the Mail-In Ballot Clerks may have to assume additional responsibilities set forth by the Chief Electoral Officer. The Mail-In Ballot Clerk will be responsible for helping to ensure the electoral process is carried out in accordance with the Elections and Referenda Act.

The Mail-In Ballot Clerk will be responsible for the fair and efficient running of the upcoming elections:

• Receiving and logging mailed-in ballots,


• Upholding guidelines by ensuring the validity of voting,


• Sorting and organizing of ballots to prepare them for counting, and


• Assisting with the counting of mail-in ballots.

This role will involve short timelines for training and deployment to support the voting event. Please be aware that we are expecting to onboard people as soon as possible.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office software.


• Ability to support voters who may require additional assistance, as required.


• Possess basic analytical skills.


• Attention to detail is required.


• Adaptable and flexible with changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.


• Possess political awareness and sensitivity when interacting with others.


• Ability to work well with a team or independently.


• Working knowledge of Cree and/or Michif is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Deep knowledge of the Métis Nation of Alberta, its Bylaws, history, goals, and objectives. Knowledge of Métis culture and issues affecting Métis people is an asset.


• Basic knowledge of elections and voting processes is an asset.


• Must not be an elected member of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

Note: A person who is the spouse, child, brother, sister, mother or father of a candidate for the District Elections is ineligible to be appointed as a Mail-In Ballot Clerk.

Other Requirements 

• Positions will be based in Edmonton, Alberta. In office presence will be required.


• Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.


• Availability to work evenings and weekends.


• Must be able to provide a clean Police Information Check (Criminal Record Check).

The
Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.