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, occasio