Election Manager

Overview

This position has specialized knowledge and considerable experience in the administration of elections. Reporting to the Chief Election Officer and Deputy Election Officer, duties include the coordinating the planning and implementation of all operations leading up to the General Local Election and assisting with the application and adherence to legislative requirements. The Election Manager oversees the Election Office, including the work of the Elections Communications Officer and Election Human Resources Lead roles, and the Mail Ballot Office.

• Oversees the hiring, training and management of election staff.
• Responsible for liaising with a wide variety of internal and external contacts regarding election matters.
• Implement election project plan and monitor schedules.
• Oversees the election budget and tracking of results.
• Oversees updates to training materials and delivery of training sessions to election officials.
• Manages voting logistics and ensures for the documentation of all Advance Voting and Election Day procedures.
• Oversees external and internal corporate communications related to the municipal elections.
• Ensures statutory notifications and reporting requirements are met.
• Coordinating voting locations for advance voting and general voting day.
• Assists with the answering any election questions and concerns from the media and public.
• Conduct the election wrap-up including reporting requirements and destruction of election documents in accordance with legislation.

• Thorough knowledge of applicable sections of the Local Government Act, as well as City bylaw provisions, policies and procedures in election administration.
• Ability to work independently and exercise judgement.
• Experience with hiring and managing employees.
• Ability to function effectively under pressure and to meet inflexible deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate, prepare and maintain a variety of complex correspondence, records, reports, accounts and material related to the work.
• Strong organizational ability with strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to successfully pass a Police Information Check.

• Bachelor’s degree in either Political Science or Business Administration, supplemented by courses in election administration, project management, computer literacy, inter-personal communications, and legislative interpretation.
• A minimum of 10 years of working in government.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Experience working in a municipal government environment is considered an asset.
• Specialized knowledge and experience in the administration of elections considered an asset.

Work is performed in an office environment.