EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: RETURNING OFFICER - 2025 ELECTIONS

The Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ is seeking an experienced Returning Officer to administer its upcoming election for Chief and Council. The officer will report directly to the Senior Administrative Officer and will be appointed by the Council.

Responsibilities: 

The successful candidate will administer the upcoming Municipal Election within the Municipal Boundaries of Behchokǫ̀ scheduled for June 9, 2025, as per the Local Authorities Elections Act and Tłı̨chǫ Community Government Act. For the Job Description, please email [email protected] 

Qualifications:

• Proven experience overseeing elections, large public events, or other complex administrative processes
• Fluency in both Tłı̨chǫ and English - (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid Class 5 NWT Driver's License
• Knowledge of documentation processes in both manual (hard copy) and digital (soft copy)
  formats
• Demonstrated impartiality with a commitment to abstaining from any political activity or affiliation that could create a conflict of interest

Employment Type & Period:

• Term position, April 23, 2025, to June 13, 2025 
• Monday to Friday, 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM
• Overtime work, as needed and during training, advance polling, and election day How to Apply:

Please submit your résumé by 4.30 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025, in one of the following ways:

• In Person: Drop it off at the Reception Desk of the Community Government of Behchokò Administration Office during public hours Monday to Friday 8.30 AM-4.30 PM
• By Email: Send it to [email protected] 

The Community Government of Behchokǫ̀ thanks everyone for their interest; however, only the selected candidates will be contacted.