The Special Ballot Clerk delivers essential services to voters and stakeholders by handling the receipt, verification, and processing of vote-by-mail ballot applications for electoral events. This role involves reviewing and approving applications from the public, as well as contacting electors by phone or email to verify and correct any details on their applications. Additionally, the Special Ballot Clerk processes ballots and ensures that all materials are securely stored and managed. This position also performs data entry and assists with the count of mailed-in special ballots, ensuring that all privacy and security procedures are followed.
This role is essential in n delivering front-line services to voters and supporting key electoral processes. It requires excellent communication and customer service skills, the ability to follow processes with precision and efficiency, a keen attention to detail, and strong collaboration within a team.
There may be several job opportunities available and may start as soon as possible. This posting will remain open until such time as all required positions have been filled.
The primary shift is day-time from 8:15 am to 4:00 pm. The shifts may increase to the following:
- 8:15 am to 4:00 pm weekdays
- 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm weekdays
- 10:00 am to 4:00 pm / 8:15 am to 4:00 pm / 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm weekends
Preferred shifts and work schedules are not guaranteed. Full-time hours may be available based on your openness to work evenings and weekends. Only employees with open availability may be guaranteed full-time hours.
This is an in-person role at Elections Alberta’s facilities in Northwest Edmonton.
