Election Warehouse Technician

City Of Edmonton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Of Edmonton is seeking an Election Warehouse Technician for the upcoming 2025 Edmonton Election. This role involves supporting inventory control and logistics, ensuring secure handling of election materials, and assisting in the efficient operation of warehouse functions. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant warehousing experience, and will play a critical part in the electoral process, supporting the needs of election workers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of practical warehousing experience required.
• Assets include experience operating a forklift.
• Completion of Occupational Health and Safety training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up the Edmonton Election warehouse.
• Receive and inspect election materials and maintain inventory.
• Fulfill supply orders and handle ballots securely.

Skills

Understanding of WHMIS and MSDS regulations

Proficient in inventory management

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Play a pivotal role in the upcoming 2025 Edmonton Election!

The Edmonton Election is a large-scale, complex, highly legislated civic project that is held every four years, featuring tight timelines and a broad range of stakeholders. It is a project that requires agility, precision, and dedication, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a process that enables Edmontonians to vote for Mayor, Council, and Edmonton Public or Edmonton Catholic school board trustees.

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Election Warehouse Technician is responsible for supporting critical inventory control, order fulfillment, and logistical operations for the 2025 Edmonton Election. This involves receiving and inspecting election materials, maintaining organized inventory, and accurately fulfilling supply orders for up to 250 locations. A key aspect of this role is ensuring the secure and confidential handling of ballots throughout the election cycle. Your success will directly contribute to providing over 5,000 election workers with the essential equipment and supplies needed to facilitate voting for up to 700,000 eligible voters.

What will you do?

• Assist in setting up the Edmonton Election warehouse, organizing a functional space for inventory and distribution related to the 2025 Edmonton Elections
• Receive and inspect election materials, including ballots, signage, stationary, and electronics
• Maintain and organize inventory, which includes completing stock counts and entering receiving data into the inventory management system
• Fulfill orders accurately by selecting and packing necessary supplies into election carts for each location, verifying type and quantity of supplies packed
• Pick and pack emergency requests for resupply during Advance Vote and Election Day
• Sort and inventory ballots under very strict and tight timelines, handling and securely storing ballots confidentially upon receipt, throughout storage, and during return to the elections warehouse facility
• Support post-election duties, including the destruction of ballots in accordance with legislative requirements, and clean-up/shut-down of the warehouse
• Ensure a safe work environment by conducting regular housekeeping of the warehouse and participating in safety inspections and meetings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years of practical warehousing experience

Assets:

• Experience in operating a forklift/reach truck/license
• Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS, and SDS training

Skills required for success:

• Strong understanding of WHMIS and MSDS regulations
• Proficient in inventory management and control systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a focus on active listening
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Capacity to recognize when non-standard processes are necessary and apply them appropriately
• Ability to formulate effective recommendations and obtain necessary approvals for action
• Physical fitness to fulfill all job requirements of the position
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

• Possible Evening and Weekend Work. Availability to work evenings and weekends may be required during peak periods to ensure operational efficiency and meet business demands
• The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail]. Learn more about our benefits.

Up to 2 Temporary Full-time positions for up to 4 months

As part of our hiring process, selected candidates may be required to complete an assessment to evaluate relevant skills and competencies.

Hours of Work: 33.75 hours per week

Salary Range: $28.664 - $35.917 (Hourly)

Salary ranges are in the process of being updated in accordance with the recently ratified collective agreement between the City and CSU 52 and will be forthcoming shortly.

Talent Acquisition Consultant: BE/SB

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.

Classification Title: Warehouse Tech I
Posting Date: Jun 25, 2025
Closing Date: Ongoing
Number of Openings (up to): 2 - Temporary Full-time
Union: CSU 52
Department: Office of the City Manager
Work Location(s): Elections Office, 16304 - 114 Ave Edmonton T5J 3R8