Returning Officers Job Gatineau area,Province de Québec Canada,Government

Key activities

Plans and prepares for an election by carrying out pre-event activities

Plans and organizes the delivery of access to voting

Manages and controls financial, material and human resources

Administers the and the in his or her electoral district as well as related legislation, such as the and the

Communicates information to the public, candidates, and political parties

Collaborates with other Elections Canada teams

Contributes to the improvement of the electoral process

Qualifications

A returning officer must be qualified as an elector (i.e. be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old) and must reside in or adjacent to the electoral district in which he or she is to perform duties under the .

Education

Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary education program
Or
An acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience

Experience

Management experience as a leader in the public or private sector

Experience in managing special events in short time frames

Experience in managing human resources

Experience in financial management

Experience in material management

Experience in managing activities in a computerized environment

Additional qualifications that may be used to select candidates for interviews

Experience in the administration of electoral processes

Participation in community-based organizations

Ability to communicate in both official languages

Ability to communicate in a minority language spoken in the electoral district

Knowledge and skills

Knowledge of the mandate, role and responsibilities of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Canada) and of the office of the returning officer

Ability to implement the statutory and administrative requirements of the office of the returning officer

Ability to navigate the Internet, and use email and word processing software

Ability to manage crises and resolve unexpected situations

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Ability to negotiate to resolve difficult situations

Ability to plan for the recruitment, hiring and training of personnel

Sensitivity to persons or communities with special needs in the electoral district

Diplomacy, judgment, reliability, adaptability and discretion

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Factors to consider

A. Candidates who are being considered for appointment must:

Supply references

Complete and submit the Treasury Board Personnel Screening, Consent and Authorization Form, which includes providing information required for criminal record and credit checks

Be granted “Reliability” status before they can be appointed

Provide two pieces of valid confirm proof of residency within or adjacent to the electoral district in which the candidate is applying to serve as returning officer

B. Candidates must be prepared to accept the following conditions of appointment should they be appointed as a returning officer:

Conduct themselves in a politically impartial manner at the federal, provincial, territorial and municipal levels

Not make a contribution to a candidate, a leadership contestant or a nomination contestant

Not belong or make a contribution to, be an employee of or hold a position in a registered party, an eligible party or a registered electoral district association

Be available between electoral events for pre-event planning and other part-time and intermittent activities

Be available and able to work long hours, without notice, for the duration of an election or referendum period and the post-event period

Attend training sessions held by Elections Canada

In exceptional cases, agree to establish a returning officer's office and work in a community closer to the majority of people in the riding during an electoral event.

Maintain a “Reliability” security clearance at all times during tenure as returning officer. It is understood that Elections Canada has the authority to monitor compliance with this condition of appointment throughout the term of the appointment.


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