Who we areThe Office of the Chief Electoral Officer is a non-partisan agency of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, responsible for the administration of provincial elections, by-elections and referenda.
Our recruitment process reflects our mission to uphold the integrity and accessibility of the electoral process and to manage elections in an efficient, fair, and impartial manner. Together we lead change by building modern services that put the needs of electors first.
We believe in Responsiveness and Innovation, Accountability and Integrity, Respect and Efficiency
Join our teamThe Operations division is seeking 8 unilingual and 5 bilingual (English and French) individuals to support our Returning Officers and their staff with general and payroll-related inquires and poll officials regarding electoral information pertaining to an electoral event via phone and/or email.
The ideal candidates are flexible with exceptional customer service skills in a high volume service-oriented environment who wants to work for an organization that offers career growth opportunities and a competitive rewards program.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Reporting to the Manager, Election Resources, you will:
• Provide first-tier support when responding to a broad range of questions from Returning Officers and their staff on all aspects of electoral administration, operations and Elections Ontario specific software;
• Provide first-tier support to poll officials and returning office staff regarding payroll-related issues;
• Record calls and emails that cannot be answered at the first tier into a ticketing system and escalate them to the appropriate business owner for resolution;
• Research answers to inquiries using a prescribed list of resources;
• Identify and report trends in inquiry patterns and provide recommendations to remedy issues/problems;
• Maintain current knowledge of all protocols, operational policies, procedures and business processes for the conduct of the Returning Officer Support Network (ROSN) operations; and
• Provide recommendations to improve service delivery procedures and protocols based on a review of best practices
How do I qualify?
Qualifications
• Candidates applying to the bilingual competition, must be fluent in French and English (Written and Oral);
• 2-3 years' experience working in a dynamic service-oriented environment;
• Excellent knowledge and proven experience of call centre practices and processes (including customer service level commitments and protocols) relating to providing first tier support;
• Adept at using various software programs simultaneously to send and/or receive emails and to track inbound and outbound calls;
• Ability to comprehend Elections Ontario's structure, organization and the aspects of administering and delivering electoral events;
• Ability to read, comprehend and relay information pertaining to the Election Act and Elections Ontario policy and procedural manuals;
• Familiarity with multi-line telephone systems;
• Familiarity with providing first tier software support;
• Developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to actively listen, empathize, ask questions and respond in language that clients understand;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Willingness to accept and follow directions and seek guidance when required;
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines; and
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends during peak periods as required.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter as one attachment to:
Elections Ontario job opportunity to be received no later than November 10, 2017.
If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us. We will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.