Job Description
The 2026 election involves the hiring of approximately 2000 temporary workers for election day, October 28, 2026, to provide assistance to voters in Winnipeg at roughly 200 polling stations. In addition, and prior to election day, temporary election workers will be required to assist at over 200 advance polling stations.
In order to prepare and oversee operations, support is required to assist with planning and management of the 2026 election. Election Compliance Officers will work with the City Clerks Department senior management team in all areas of the 2026 election which includes the responsibility to coordinate election readiness logistics, ensure compliance with statutory election legislation, finalize arrangements with voting locations, and hire and supervise temporary workers to assist with the 2026 Election Project.
Election Compliance Officers will be responsible for ensuring enforcement of all election legislation, dealing directly with citizens and voters to resolve issues, and ensuring their teams are delivering required services to meet all election goals.
As the Elections Compliance Officer, you will:
Supervise and recruit clerical and other election support staff.
Manage technology testing and inventory of supplies at election storage facility.
Determine and confirm suitable locations.
Ensure compliance with all statutory election legislation.
Work as part of team providing outreach efforts and election services to the public in communities throughout the city.
Your education and qualifications include:
Post-Secondary education in Public Administration or equivalent. A relevant combination of training and experience will be considered.
One-year prior related experience.
Management and/or administrative experience with electoral processes.
Experience in a position (paid/volunteer) that involved recruiting, interviewing, and training new staff.
Experience supervising a large group of staff.
Customer service skills with the ability to negotiate and resolve difficult situations.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Ability to carry out responsibilities under stressful conditions.
Knowledge of current statutory election legislation within 1 month.
IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.
Conditions of employment:
The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police
Must provide own vehicle for transportation to various locations.
Must be available to work flexible hours/varied shifts including weekends and extended periods of time.
In order to prepare and oversee operations, support is required to assist with planning and management of the 2026 election. Election Compliance Officers will work with the City Clerks Department senior management team in all areas of the 2026 election which includes the responsibility to coordinate election readiness logistics, ensure compliance with statutory election legislation, finalize arrangements with voting locations, and hire and supervise temporary workers to assist with the 2026 Election Project.
Election Compliance Officers will be responsible for ensuring enforcement of all election legislation, dealing directly with citizens and voters to resolve issues, and ensuring their teams are delivering required services to meet all election goals.
As the Elections Compliance Officer, you will:
Supervise and recruit clerical and other election support staff.
Manage technology testing and inventory of supplies at election storage facility.
Determine and confirm suitable locations.
Ensure compliance with all statutory election legislation.
Work as part of team providing outreach efforts and election services to the public in communities throughout the city.
Your education and qualifications include:
Post-Secondary education in Public Administration or equivalent. A relevant combination of training and experience will be considered.
One-year prior related experience.
Management and/or administrative experience with electoral processes.
Experience in a position (paid/volunteer) that involved recruiting, interviewing, and training new staff.
Experience supervising a large group of staff.
Customer service skills with the ability to negotiate and resolve difficult situations.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.
Ability to carry out responsibilities under stressful conditions.
Knowledge of current statutory election legislation within 1 month.
IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.
Conditions of employment:
The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police
Must provide own vehicle for transportation to various locations.
Must be available to work flexible hours/varied shifts including weekends and extended periods of time.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Election Compliance Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Winnipeg offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.