Job Description

Recruiting

now

for a potential federal election in 2026.

This is a 12-week contract in the local Hamilton Centre Elections Canada (EC) office with flexible hours and responsibility as determined by the Automation Coordinator (AC).

Must be available to start within 48-hours of an election being announced.

Training will be offered in early 2026.

Must be willing and able to step into the Automation Coordinator position at any time before, during, after the electoral event in the event of the AC's absence.

Knowledge and experience in the federal elections process through past experience with elections work is preferred.

Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen, 16 years of age or older, and must live in the Greater Hamilton Area.

DO NOT APPLY if you do not meet the above criteria.

Only those being considered based on the above may be contacted

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Working and supporting the elections office as directed by the Automation Coordinator:

Position description

Key activities

Manage all returning office technology and systems, from installation when the office opens at the beginning of the electoral event to the decommissioning of the office at the end of the electoral event Support the use of technology and systems by all staff in the returning office Following set procedures in REVISE, the software application used to complete revision tasks in the local EC office, and other applications, complete tasks related to lists of electors, Voter Information Card (VIC) production and Electoral District data, and produce statutory and administrative reports Encourage and support Information Technology security best practices throughout the returning office
Qualifications

Experience

Providing technical support services to internal or external clients Using a variety of software applications, especially Windows-based computer applications Setting up, monitoring and maintenance of a local area network Installation of software or applications Working without close supervision Extensive use of various technology, including computers, printers and phones
Abilities

Organizational skills to effectively plan time and estimate workload requirements to complete tasks according to guidelines and statutory deadlines; to prioritize competing demands; to track hours worked; and budget their time accordingly Analytical skills to understand the substance of tasks and determine how best to complete them; to understand complex issues; to establish the relevance of issues, information and inquiries and to exercise sound judgement in seeking and implementing solutions; to carefully consider which resources to rely on to resolve a given challenge; and to identify potential problems and deal with them proactively Communication skills to listen carefully to fellow staff when they need help with hardware or software; to effectively discuss issues with colleagues and provide appropriate responses; to clearly convey challenging technical information; to deal cordially and calmly with the Field Support Network (EC Helpdesk)
Personal suitability

Exercises patience to work methodically through required procedures as instructed in the documentation provided; to deal calmly with things that do not go entirely as expected; and to keep trying even if a task is challenging Remains impartial in every way during an electoral event Maintains a professional, tactful demeanour, and exercises good judgment Demonstrates respect for the required procedures and deadlines, and takes direction when it is offered Works effectively in a team but also demonstrates leadership, including by modelling appropriate IT usage Works conscientiously and efficiently Remains calm and effective under pressure Remains flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
Other

Must pass a security screening, consisting of both criminal record and credit checks (administered by EC before the training)
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 weeks

Pay: $27.15 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person