Service Agent

<strong><strong>Job Information<br><br></strong></strong>Job Title: Service Agent<br><br>Job Requisition ID: 85469<br><br>Organization: Elections Alberta<br><br>Location: Edmonton<br><br>Full or Part-Time: Full Time/Part-Time (Preference will be given to applicants who are available to work full-time)<br><br>Hours of Work: Up to 36.25 hours per week. There may be periods with no or minimal work.<br><br>Regular/Temporary: Temporary Wages - the anticipated end date is on or before March 31, 2027.<br><br>Scope: Open Competition<br><br>Closing Date: Open until filled<br><br>Classification: Subsidiary 01B 3625 Administrative Support 2E<br><br>Salary: $21.91 per hour plus 11.2% in lieu of holidays and vacation<br><br><strong>About Us<br><br></strong>Elections Alberta is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislature. Elections Alberta is responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referenda. Our mission is to serve Albertans as an independent election management body committed to the administration of modern, transparent, and accessible democratic processes that ensure the integrity and enhance the value of Alberta’s electoral system.<br><br><strong><strong>Role Responsibilities<br><br></strong></strong>The Service Agent is responsible for providing electoral event support services in Elections Alberta’s provincial service centre in Edmonton. This includes document and record reviews, validation, numbering, sorting, and filing, making outbound telephone calls and sending emails to electors to verify information, taking inbound elector inquiry calls, and completing data verification and entry.<br><br>This role is essential in supporting key electoral event processes, and requires excellent communication and customer service skills, ability to follow processes in a timely and accurate manner, attention to detail, and teamwork.<br><br><strong>There may be several job opportunities available and may start as soon as possible. This posting will remain open until such time as all required positions have been filled. <br><br></strong><strong>There Are Three Shifts Available As Follows<br><br></strong><ul><li> 8:15 am to 4:00 pm weekdays </li><li> 3:30 pm to 8:15 pm weekdays </li><li> 8:15 am to 4:00 pm weekends <br><br></li></ul>Preferred shifts and work schedules are not guaranteed. There may be periods with no or minimal work.<br><br>This is an<strong> in-person </strong>role at Elections Alberta’s facilities in Northwest Edmonton.<br><br><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> High school diploma or directly related experience considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education. </li><li> Call centre, service centre, customer service, data entry, administrative, elections, and/or mapping experience would be considered an asset. </li><li> Excellent speaking, listening, and reading communication skills to make and answer phone calls professionally, serve callers, receive and provide information, and interact with colleagues. If English is not your first language, you must provide documentation demonstrating CLB 8 in reading, speaking, and listening. </li><li> Strong computer skills, ability to learn new applications, and use Windows and MS Office applications. </li><li> Ability to follow direction and detailed processes and complete assigned work in a timely and efficient manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. </li><li> Maintain confidentiality and appropriate controls working with personal information. </li><li> Ability to work independently and in a team environment, following directions and accepting constructive coaching and feedback. </li><li> Must be prepared and able to act as a non-partisan representative of Elections Alberta. </li><li> Ability to speak languages other than English would be considered an asset. </li><li> Ability to lift up to 15 lbs </li><li> This position is in-person at Elections Alberta’s facilities in Northwest Edmonton. Candidates must be able to commute to the office for their shifts. </li><li> Preference will be given to applicants who are available to work full-time. <br><br></li></ul><strong><strong>How to Apply<br><br></strong></strong>Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit Job Application Resources for more information.<br><br><strong>Please Note, Your Application Must Include The Following<br><br></strong><ul><li> A cover letter is required. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. In your cover letter, please briefly summarize your relevant experience and expertise, pertinent strengths and skills, and your reasons for interest in the position. </li><li> If English is not your first language, please submit documentation demonstrating a minimum CLBB 8 level in reading, speaking, and listening. <br><br></li></ul>Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file. Save and submit the file using the following naming convention:<br><br><ul><li> “First Name Last Name, 85469” <br><br></li></ul><strong>Applications Without Required Documentation Will Not Be Considered.<br><br></strong><strong><strong>Notes<br><br></strong></strong>This position is exempt from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). Final Candidates will be required to undergo a Police Information Check.<br><br>We thank all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates’ education and experience best meets the needs of the position. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.

Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...