Qualifications

All Polling Clerks will be required to attend a training session.

Preference will be given to persons with previous local government election work experience.

Individuals interested in applying for these positions must demonstrate the following core competencies:

• 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 

Some poll worker positions will also involve:

• 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

Additional Information

Dates of election October 7, 14, 17 as well as training date.

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.

We are actively recruiting for this position; for full consideration, please apply today.

For more information please visit https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CityOfMerritt1/744000139334878-election-poll-clerks