Elections Assistant

Job description

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 92,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. The City of New Westminster is seeking a highly organized and self-motivated individual to assist in the planning and implementation of all operations related to the election in October 2026. As Elections Assistant, you will assist in all areas of election preparation. Duties Include (but not limited to): · Prepares, verifies, and maintains the voters list · Prepares, coordinates, and distributes mail ballet packages · Assists with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of elections staff; provides onboarding and assigns roles · Creates and coordinates appropriate training for election officials · Coordinates and secures voting places and voting equipment for all required locations, including e...