Election Poll Clerks
$96,460–$96,460 year
On-siteMerritt, British Columbia, Canada
Merritt, British Columbia, CanadaOn-siteContract$96,460–$96,460 yearEntry LevelSmall
ContractEntry LevelSmall
Job Summary
Conduct election duties on October 7, 14, and 17, including standing for long periods, checking exterior doors, and ensuring safety guidelines are followed. Complete detailed forms with legible handwriting and count ballots using basic arithmetic skills. Serve electors with disabilities and handle impatient individuals while maintaining impartiality. Attend mandatory training sessions and work full-day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. with scheduled breaks. Preference is given to those with previous local government election work experience.
Required Qualifications
- Basic literacy skills (reading, writing and comprehension)
- Basic interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise impartiality and to deal with people who may be impatient
- Ability to serve electors with disabilities
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Basic analytical skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to follow directions and adhere to standards and safety measures
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to work long days
- Standing for long periods of time
- Standing or sitting close to exterior doors where there could be inclement weather
- Checking the exterior of the polling place
- Completing detailed forms and paperwork with legible handwriting
- Counting ballots (requires basic arithmetic skills)
- Ensuring that electors and candidates' representatives follow all safety guidelines and procedures
- Election staff will work full-day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Workers are expected to remain at their assigned voting location for the duration of their shift, with scheduled breaks throughout the day
- Dates of election October 7, 14, 17 as well as training date
Desired Qualifications
- Preference will be given to persons with previous local government election work experience
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