ELECTION OFFICER POSITION SUMMARY - Red Deer Elections
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ELECTION OFFICER
POSITION SUMMARY
ELECTION INFORMATION
The Election Officer plays a key role in supporting and delivering the general election. The City of Red
Deer is conducting the 2021 election for:
The City of Red Deer;
Red Deer Public School Division; and
Red Deer Catholic Separate School Division (Area Wards: Highway 11 Ward, QEII Ward and Red
Deer Area Ward).
The City of Red Deer is expecting to conduct a Senate and Referendum election as part of the October
18, 2021 election.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 18 years of age at start of employment
Specific Demands of the Job
Available to complete mandatory training
Available to work Advance Vote (October 4 – 16, 2021 approximately 9 am – 9 pm every day) and/or
Election Day (October 18, 2021 approximately 9 am – 9 pm)
Ability to exert moderate/high physical strength in moving and lifting equipment (30 – 50 lbs), and to
work in a standing or seated position for long periods of time
Have own vehicle and valid driver’s license, or be able to arrange for own transportation, for use as
work site(s) may change from time to time
Cannot be actively involved in campaigning for any candidate(s) while employed as an Election Officer
Competencies
In addition to the 9 Core Competencies* identified for all employees of the City of Red Deer, the following
are specific to the Election Officer positions:
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and ability to work with a wide range of
demographics
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, professionalism and diplomacy in dealing with the public
Demonstrated issues management and conflict resolution skills with the ability to handle difficult
people or challenging situations on a daily basis
Ability to discretely handle sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle work that is high volume with short timelines
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize workload based on the impact/effect on public safety
Experience working an election is considered an asset
*(Ethics & Values, Service Focus, Thinking, Planning & Organizing, Leadership, Development, Communication &
Interaction, Adaptability & Change Management, Understanding the Municipal Political Environment)
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POSITION SUMMARY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Red Deer reserves the right to assign the role to a successful applicant that it deems fit. When
working the election the daily pay rate varies for each position (approximately $200 - $400).
All election officers must complete mandatory training in order to work during the Advance Vote and/or
Election Day. Mandatory training pay rate varies for each position.
The following positions are available for the 2021 election:
Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO)
Calls on the Voting Station Supervisor for support and troubleshooting for assigned voting stations
Oversees all activities and election officers at assigned voting station
Acts as liaison between electors and election officers
Ensures compliance with legislative requirements in conducting the election
Maintains peace and order within the voting station
Completes all necessary administrative work in relation to election
Performs any other election related duties as assigned by the Returning Officer
Deputy Returning Officer
Calls on the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer at assigned voting station for support at any time
Ensures election procedures are carried out correctly
Verifies identification of electors and administers elector declarations and issues ballots to electors
Checks voting booths often throughout the day to ensure cleanliness and that the voting booth has
not been tampered with (damaged, written on) in any way
Completes all necessary administrative work in relation to election
Performs any other election related duties as assigned by the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer
Ballot Tabulator Operator (BTO)
Calls on the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer at assigned voting station for support at any time
Operates the ballot tabulator equipment
Troubleshoots ballot tabulator issues
Performs any other election related duties as assigned by the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer
Information Officer (IO)
Call on the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer at assigned voting station for support at any time
Directs traffic to run voting station efficiently
Helps voters determine if they are in the correct station
Answers any voter questions
Trained as a back-up Ballot Tabulator Operator
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POSITION SUMMARY
DATES, HOURS OF WORK & VOTING STATION(S)
The City of Red Deer reserves the right to schedule shifts (up to a maximum 12 hours) and cancel any
shifts during any of the following dates:
Advance Vote Election Day
October 4 – 16, 2021 October 18, 2021
Scheduled shifts will be communicated to successful applicants prior to September 27, 2021.
Note: Work site(s) may change from time to time. A successful applicant is responsible for their own
transportation to travel between voting stations, if required. A successful applicant must be able to work
independently and be comfortable driving alone to various locations across the city and if required to
Partner Municipalities located in the Red Deer Catholic Separate School Division’s area wards.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
If you are interested in this opportunity, complete the application on the subsequent pages.
An incomplete application will not be considered. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure
that the application is completed in full. The City of Red Deer will not follow up asking applicants to
complete details on their application that have been missed.
Do not attach any documents or additional messages to the application. Only information provided in
the application will be considered.
Applications can be submitted by:
Email Mail Drop Off
elections@reddeer.ca Elections Red Deer 24 hour mail box located on
Legal & Legislative Services either side of City Hall; or
The City of Red Deer Front counter at City Hall
Box 5008 during business hours
Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
Applications received after this date will not be considered.
ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED
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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
APPLICANT INFORMATION
First Name & Last Name:
Address:
(street address, city, province, postal code)
Primary Phone Number:
Alternate Phone Number:
Email Address:
LIST OF POSITIONS
The City of Red Deer is hiring for the following positions:
Check the box beside position(s) in which you are interested;
Check the box to indicate whether you are available to only work in the city of Red Deer, in Partner
Municipalities, or check both if you are available to work in either the city of Red Deer or Partner
Municipalities.
☐ Ballot Tabulator Officer (Only available in the city of Red Deer)
☐ Deputy Returning Officer:
☐ Only in the city of Red Deer
☐ Only in Partner Municipalities
☐ Both in the city of Red Deer and Partner Municipalities
☐ Information Officer:
☐ Only in the city of Red Deer
☐ Only in Partner Municipalities
☐ Both in the city of Red Deer and Partner Municipalities
☐ Presiding Deputy Returning Officer:
☐ Only in the city of Red Deer
☐ Only in Partner Municipalities
☐ Both in the city of Red Deer and Partner Municipalities
Your interest in the above position(s) does not guarantee placement in the position. The City of Red
Deer reserves the right to assign roles to successful candidates as it deems fit.
4ELECTION OFFICER
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
EXPERIENCE
Are you a current employee of The City of Red Deer? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Have you in the past been employed by The City of Red Deer? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Have you previously worked an election? ☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, when?
Describe in a few words any applicable experience you have (1000 characters maximum):
SKILL TESTING QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1: You have been told you should project more when speaking to voters and/or fellow
election employees. What does project mean in this sentence?
☐ Display more emotion and expression
☐ Move closer to the voter or fellow election employee
☐ Plan, figure or estimate for the future
☐ Speak louder
QUESTION 2: 322 voters cast their vote in the election. Candidate A received a total of 233 votes.
Candidate B received a total of 322 votes. Candidate C received a total of 232 votes.
Please tally the number of total votes cast:
Candidate A: + Candidate B: + Candidate C: =
QUESTION 3: Number of valid ballots is 1589. Number of rejected ballots is 39 and the number of
spoiled ballots is 14. Number of unused ballots is 90 and 3 ballots were not accounted for. Based on this
information, solve the following:
Valid ballots
Rejected ballots +
Spoiled ballots +
Unused ballots +
Ballots not accounted for +
Total ballots supplied: =
5ELECTION OFFICER
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Confirm the following statements and using a checkmark, select the statements that apply to you.
Leave the box unchecked if the statement does not apply to you.
☐ I am at least 18 years of age at start of the employment.
☐ I am legally entitled to work in Canada.
☐ I am able to work Advance Vote (October 4 – 16, 2021, approximately 9 am – 9 pm every day) and
complete the mandatory training for Advance Vote (you must provide your availability to complete the
mandatory training, check the box beside each date that you are available):
☐ Tuesday, September 28, 2021
☐ Wednesday, September 29, 2021
☐ Thursday, September 30, 2021
☐ I am able to work Election Day (October 18, 2021, approximately 9 am – 9 pm) and complete the
mandatory training for Election Day (you must provide your availability to complete the mandatory
training, check the box beside each date that you are available):
☐ Tuesday, October 5, 2021
☐ Wednesday, October 6, 2021
☐ Thursday, October 7, 2021
☐ Tuesday, October 12, 2021
☐ Wednesday, October 13, 2021
☐ Thursday, October 14, 2021
☐ I have my own vehicle, or I am able to arrange for transportation, to travel between voting stations
in the city of Red Deer during my shift, if required.
☐ I have my own vehicle, or I am able to arrange for transportation, to travel between voting stations
in Partner Municipalities on a daily basis, if required.
☐ I do not have my own vehicle, or I am not able to arrange for transportation, to travel between
voting stations in the city of Red Deer during my shift or to Partner Municipalities on a daily basis,
if required.
I am able to:
☐ work in a standing position for long periods of time.
☐ work in a seated position for long periods of time.
☐ exert moderate/high physical strength in moving and lifting boxes and equipment (30 – 50 lbs).
6ELECTION OFFICER
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS CONTINUED
I understand that, if I am a successful applicant:
☐ I cannot be campaigning for a candidate while employed as an election officer;
☐ my position as an election officer may be terminated without notice or compensation, if:
it is determined that I have made any false or misleading statements in this application;
I make any false or misleading statements after my appointment as an election officer or during
the course of my employment;
I do not abide by The City of Red Deer’s policies, procedures, election processes and any health
orders that may be in place during the course of my employment.
By signing this application, I:
☐ certify that all statements made by me in this application are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge;
☐ authorize The City of Red Deer to verify all statements contained in this application;
☐ understand that completing this application and submitting to The City of Red Deer does not
guaranteed employment and that only successful applicants will be contacted.
Applicant’s Signature Date
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