Perform duties as required by the returning officer (RO) or assistant returning officer (ARO)
Point of contact regarding for internal reporting, suppliers and service providers
Qualifications
Experience
Managing an office
Developing work schedules and plans
Managing human resources
Ordering and disbursing supplies and other inventoried materials
Using and maintaining office equipment
Problem solving
Using Windows-based computer applications
Knowledge of
Various programs developed by Elections Canada (EC) for use in the office
Roles and responsibilities of the RO office staff
Telephone features
English and French
Abilities
Organizational skills to understand the substance of the work and how best to achieve it
Budgeting skills to estimate resources required to perform the work
Decision-making skills to establish the relevance of issues, information and inquiries and to exercise judgment in arriving at conclusions and/or solutions
Analytical reasoning skills to understand and synthesize issues, identify relevant information and formulate an opinion
Conflict resolution skills to address issues that arise between and among office staff
Editing/proofreading skills to verify the accuracy of the work of the office staff
Keyboarding proficiency to create electronic messages and written instructions
Personal suitability
Remains impartial in all dealings during electoral event
Maintains a professional demeanor and fosters such in office staff
Works in teams, contribute as a team member or lead teams
Completes tasks and assignments
Provides advance warning of significant changes in availability