Summary:
Poll Clerks (PC) work at non-technologically enabled voting locations alongside the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) to serve voters and complete voting records. PCs work with the DRO to process voters, make records of declarations, and assist with the counting of ballots.
Responsibilities:
- Helps set up the polling station and equipment
- Makes records of voter’s declarations and registration forms
- Maintains voting records to provide to political candidates
- Assists DRO with ballot count after polls close
- Helps packing up polling station after close of voting
Specific Skills:
- Able to follow instructions and checklists and complete repetitive tasks on paper forms
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Good organizational skills and legible handwriting
- Able to work for long stretches of time (up to 13 hours)
Availability:
- Available to attend a 4 hour training session provided by Elections SK (period of October 22 to October 25) and complete 3 hours of online self-directed study.
- Available to work 13 hours on the last day of voting (October 28).
Adherence to Organizational Values
Elections Saskatchewan knows that election management impacts everyone in the province and that it plays an integral role in ensuring the integrity of democratic processes within the province. It is the responsibility of Elections Saskatchewan, and everyone who works at Elections Saskatchewan, to contribute to this larger vision through their work and their actions, both personal and professional. Elections Saskatchewan, and everyone who works at Elections Saskatchewan, must espouse the following values:
- Integrity – We administer election that are reliable, secure, transparent, and accessible.
- Innovation – We improve and modernize the election system while maintaining the trust of our stakeholders.
- Impartiality – We are objective and treat stakeholders equitably and fairly.
- Service – We excel in how we serve stakeholders and colleagues in support of our mission.
- Dedication – We proudly and professionally administer electoral activities that support our democracy
Adherence to Policy
Elections Saskatchewan, and everyone who works at Elections Saskatchewan, must adhere to the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Elections Saskatchewan, as well as relevant legislation, public health orders, or any other applicable employment related guidelines.