Elections Canada Returning Officer

1 month ago


Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Élections Canada Full time

Key Responsibilities

The Returning Officer is responsible for ensuring the integrity and efficiency of electoral processes in their designated electoral district. This involves:

  • Planning and preparing for elections, including conducting pre-event activities
  • Coordinating access to voting for citizens
  • Managing financial, material, and human resources
  • Administering electoral legislation, including the Canada Elections Act and the Canada Elections Regulations
  • Communicating with the public, candidates, and political parties
  • Collaborating with other Elections Canada teams
  • Contributing to the improvement of the electoral process

Qualifications

To be eligible for the position of Returning Officer, candidates must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
  • Reside in or adjacent to the electoral district in which they will be performing duties

Education and Experience

Candidates must have:

  • A minimum of two years of post-secondary education or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience
  • Management experience in the public or private sector
  • Experience in managing special events, human resources, financial management, and material management
  • Ability to communicate in both official languages

Additional Qualifications

Candidates may also be selected based on their experience in:

  • The administration of electoral processes
  • Community-based organizations
  • Participation in minority language communities

Knowledge and Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Knowledge of the mandate, role, and responsibilities of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer and the Returning Officer
  • Ability to implement statutory and administrative requirements
  • Proficiency in using computer software and online tools
  • Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Conditions of Appointment

Selected candidates must be prepared to accept the following conditions:

  • Conduct themselves in a politically impartial manner
  • Not make contributions to candidates, parties, or associations
  • Be available for pre-event planning and other activities between electoral events
  • Work long hours during election periods
  • Attend training sessions and maintain a 'Reliability' security clearance

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