CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER

at  Gwichin Tribal Council

CHIEF RETURNING OFFICER

Inuvik – Term (4 months)
The Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the term position of Chief Returning Officer for the 2024 General Election for the Grand Chief position. The term would be June to October 2024. The Chief Returning Officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of an election in accordance with the GTC Bylaw No.1 and the Executive Elections Policy and Procedure Manual (collectively the ‘Governing Documents’).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Aged 18 years or older
• A college diploma or bachelor’s degree in a related field
• A satisfactory criminal records check is required
• Management and/or administration experience with the electoral process
• Understanding of the roles and responsibilities outlined in the Governing Documents

SKILLS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to chair committees
• Ability to plan and organize events while displaying excellent time and staff management skills
• Ability to recruit, interview, and train staff
• Proven time management and organizational skills to ensure thorough and timely project deliverables
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Proven financial and management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general office equipment

WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WHO MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

If this opportunity interests you, please visit https://www.gwichintribal.ca/careers.html to apply by 5PM, Wednesday May 8, 2024

• Formation and Chairing of the Elections Committee;
• Establishing an elections office and recruitment of Deputy Returning Officers in each Gwich’in community of Aklavik, Inuvik, Teet?’it Zheh and Tsiigehtchic;
• Oversight of the Elections Process for the 2024 General Election in accordance with the Governing Documents;
• Managing and controlling financial manners, election materials, and human resources
• Communicating information to the public, candidates and election officials;
• Generating and submitting a final election report to the GTC Annual Assembly and Participants to the Gwich’in Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement.