Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Elections

STATUS: Auxiliary

NO. OF POSITIONS: 30

HOURS OF WORK: See Below*

SALARY: $24.69 – $29.00 per hour + 4% in lieu of benefits

The New Westminster Elections Office is accepting applications for Advance Poll and General Poll Election Officials, including Poll Clerks, Machine Attendants, Greeters, Assistant Presiding Election Official and Presiding Election Official.

*Training Dates: One evening class January 15 or 17 or 22, 2024
*Employment Dates: Advance Polls January 24 & 31, 2024
*General Election: February 3, 2024

If many of the following characteristics and skills describe you, we want to hear from you!
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work in a busy environment
• Ability to follow specific rules and legislated procedures
• Good computer and typing skills on a laptop or desktop
• Commitment to good service to the public

Preference will be given to candidates with previous election experience, especially those familiar with voting technology/software and electronic ballot tabulators.

Provisional hires will receive extensive training, and upon successful completion of training will be offered a position depending on their demonstrated skill set.

Do you wish your application/information to be forwarded to Elections BC for the anticipated October 2024 Provincial General Election? Please indicate by December 17, 2023.
Apply by sending your cover letter and resume in one document at
www.newwestcity.ca/employment by December 17, 2023

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest.

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.

Required languages: english

Education level: Good computer and typing skills on a laptop or desktop

Required skills: • Excellent communication skills • The ability to work in a busy environment • Ability to follow specific rules and legislated procedures • Good computer and typing skills on a laptop or desktop • Commitment to good service to the public

Additional skills / Assets: Preference will be given to candidates with previous election experience, especially those familiar with voting technology/software and electronic ballot tabulators.

Closest intersection: 6th and Royal Avenue