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RETURNING OFFICERS
A returning officer (RO) is impartial, non-partisan and responsible for the delivery and control of provincial electoral events within the electoral district to which they appointed. Additional electoral events may include school board elections, and municipal elections administered by Elections PEI.
Type of Job: Varied hours - Electoral Cycle
Job Status: Hired and appointed by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer of PEI
Employment Duration: Merit based
Number of hours per week: Varied hours - Electoral Cycle (not to exceed 288 hours)
Salary:Minimum wage + $10/hr
Key Activities and Tasks
Plans and prepares for an election by carrying out pre-event tasks that include but are not limited to the following:
• Manages and controls material and human resources;
• Communicates information to the public, candidates, political parties, and Elections PEI;
• Contributes to the success and improvement of the electoral process;
• Recruits, appoints, trains and assigns election officials based for work at the polling locations;
• Coordinates, validates and reports on the results of the vote;
• Manages the inventory, supply and distribution of materials; and
• Maintain the privacy and integrity of the vote
Qualifications of a Returning Officer
A returning officer must be qualified as an elector (i.e. be a Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old) Experience
Management experience as a leader in an organization;
• Experience in managing special events in short time frames;
• Experience in managing human resources;
• Experience in financial, material and supplies management;
• Experience in managing activities in a computerized environment;
• Experience in the administration of electoral processes; and
• Bilingualism would be considered an asset but not a requirement
Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of the mandate, role and responsibilities of the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections PEI) and of the office of the returning officer
• Ability to implement the statutory and administrative requirements of the office of the returning officer;
• Ability to navigate the Internet, and use email, database and word processing software;
• Ability to manage crises and resolve unexpected situations;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing;
• Ability to negotiate and resolve difficult situations;
• Ability to plan for the recruitment, hiring and training of personnel;
• Sensitivity to persons or communities with special needs in the electoral district;
• Diplomacy, judgment, reliability, adaptability and discretion;
• Leadership; and
• Interpersonal skills