Election Operations Administrator

Job Information

Job Title: Election Operations Administrator

Job Requisition ID: 82116

Ministry: Elections Alberta

Location: Edmonton

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Regular/Temporary: Regular Permanent

Scope: Open Competition

Closing Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm

Classification: Subsidiary 02B 3625 Administration 1E

Salary:  $2,316.22 to $3,015.06 bi-weekly or $60,453.34 to $78,693.06 annually

About Us

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.

Role Responsibilities

As the primary support in election operations, the Election Operations Administrator is involved in all aspects of provincial election administration. This position participates in a variety of projects related to the planning, managing and delivery of electoral events, improvement of election processes, and related activities.

The Election Operations Administrator is a key point of contact for senior field staff and provides them with support for the appropriate application of legislation, policy, technology, and procedures in electoral administration to ensure sound decision-making in the service of Alberta’s political participants including candidates and voters. This position supports recruitment, onboarding, training of field staff and the coordinates logistics and scheduling of large-scale training. This position will also address public inquiries about electoral events and related processes, and provide senior administrative services.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports the recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of field staff.
• Supports field staff in their event-related management responsibilities.
• Coordinates the logistics for the delivery of field staff training.
• Provide advice, guidance, and interpretation support to the public.
• Supports local jurisdictions when electoral events are held in conjunction with local authority elections. 
• Provide other administrative support and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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. 

Education and Work Experience:

• A related Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Governance and Civil Studies, or Office Administration plus a minimum of three years of related experience (preferred) or a related Diploma in Business, Public Administration, Governance and Civil Studies, or Office Administration from a recognized post-secondary institution plus a minimum of five years related experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants with work experience in:
  • Providing expert advice, guidance, and assistance to stakeholders over the phone, email, and in person.
  • Interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, and policies in complex situations.
  • Supporting recruitment and selection, onboarding, and training of new employees.
  • Project and/or event coordination, managing projects or project components.
  • Election administration.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to clearly communicate in writing using plain language.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills.
• Ability to train employees, individually and in groups, to understand and perform detailed procedures.
• Ability to synthesize complex legislation and procedures.
• Ability to learn and utilize software applications and assist others in their use.
• Self-motivated and capable of handling a wide range of project responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change positively.
• Creativity, initiative, and sound judgment, particularly as it relates to problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and produce results within deadlines.
• Effective administrative, research, and analytical skills.

Applicants must be willing and able to:

• Fulfil the requirement to act as a non-partisan representative of Elections Alberta.
• Prepare and deliver presentations and training.
• Travel, occasionally, to locations throughout the province.
• Work outside normal business hours, occasionally, to meet deadlines.

Notes

This position is exempt from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE). 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) (alberta.ca) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information. It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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. Applicants may be required to undergo a skills assessment test. Final Candidates will be required to undergo a Police Information Check. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies.