The Voting Opportunities Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the smooth implementation of the County's voting procedures and delivering engaging election outreach events. This position will collaborate with the Election Team to develop voting procedures and voting station layouts that follow the legislative requirements. This position will also work with external partners to ensure voting stations are accessible and provides optimum flow for voters entering and exiting the voting stations.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, plan and deliver mock elections to Grade 6 students and an information session for Grade 12 students
- Working with the Project Manager, oversee special ballot processes and collaborate with the Election Administrator to process requests and prepare materials for mail out
- Liaise with facility representatives to make plans for voting station access and set up
- Visit voting stations prior to election day to assess accessibility and design layouts
- Work with the Election Administrator to create a list of required voting station supplies
- Coordinate, plan, pack and facilitate the distribution of voting station supplies
- Collaborate on the development of voting and ballot counting procedures
- Support the Election Team as needed by responding to inquiries on the phones and by email
Qualifications & Skills
- Post secondary diploma in a related field with one year of related experience
- Experience working with legislation, such as bylaws, FOIP, the Local Authorities Election Act, and the Municipal Government Act is an asset
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain professional while working with internal and external clients (coworkers, the public, senior administration)
- Experience with public speaking and event planning
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (O365, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and at times, with a high volume of various tasks
- Personal vehicle with the ability to travel within Strathcona County
Conditions of Employment:
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
Pay Range: $35.32 - $44.14
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance and critical illness programs
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Earned day off program
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
