Position Summary
Deputy Returning Officers (DRO) at technology-enabled voting locations, DRO (Tech), work to verify that registered voters have the proper identification, register voters and provide ballots to eligible voters. The DRO (Tech) uses laptop computers and other technology to perform tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Set up voting station and test the laptop and handheld scanner
- Verify voters’ identification and eligibility to vote
- Find voter records using an internet-based application and recording when voters have voted
- Register voters and update voter records in the application as necessary
- Administer voter declarations and vouching declarations
- Instruct voters on how to mark their ballot
- Complete all tasks manually using paper forms and lists, if required
- Work with the Supervisory Deputy Returning Officer to resolve issues
- Count ballots cast and report results to Returning Office at close of voting
- Shut down the voting station, pack all technology and other poll materials to be sent to the returning office
Specific Skills:
- Have a strong familiarity with computer systems and related technologies, including:
- Proficiency working in Microsoft Windows
- Aptitude working with Internet-based software and applications
- Comfortable with taking technical troubleshooting advice over the telephone
- Able to follow instructions and checklists and complete repetitive tasks
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with the public
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Able to work for long stretches of time (up to 13 hours)
Availability:
- Available to attend 4 hour in-person training session provided by Elections SK (Period of October 15 to October 19) as well as complete a 3 hour on-line course before the session.
- Available to work 13 hours on each of the 6 voting days (October 22 to 26, October 28)
Adherence to Organizational Values
Elections SK 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 SK, and everyone who works at Elections Saskatchewan, must espouse the following values:
- Integrity – We administer elections that are reliable, secure, transparent, and accessible.
- Impartiality – We are objective and treat stakeholders equitably and fairly.
- Innovation – We improve and modernize the election system while maintaining the trust of our stakeholders.
- 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. Appointment to this position is subject to the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check.