Coordinator, Elections

City of Brampton; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brampton is seeking a qualified Elections Manager to lead municipal elections and by-elections, ensuring compliance with the Municipal Elections Act. You will coordinate programs, guide staff and manage election equipment and locations.

The role includes supervising up to 2,000 election staff, organizing information sessions, and preparing council reports. A post-secondary degree in public administration or business is preferred, with strong MS Office skills and project management

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Administration, Business; or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in municipal government with an emphasis on elections
• 3 years’ supervisory experience
• Experience with project management is an asset
• Proficiency with report writing and MS Office

Responsibilities

• Ensures conduct of municipal elections and by-elections in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act.
• Provides day-to-day coordination, guidance and support for defined programs, processes, policies, practices and project initiatives.
• Develops and implements election policies and procedures for municipal elections and by-elections.
• Organizes voting locations and coordinates with internal and external clients.
• Manages all aspects of the voting location process, including accessibility assessments and supplies.
• Provides supervision of operations during Advance Vote days and Voting Day.
• Prepares reports to Council regarding changes to policies and initiatives.
• Maintains election information on websites and publishes notices.

Skills

Elections knowledge

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Administration, Business; or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Management and Administration

Number of Positions: 1
Department: GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Division: Corporate Managed
Hiring Salary Range: $90,670 - $102,004 per annum

Maximum of Salary Range: $113,337 per annum
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 4.00 months
Hours of Work: 35 hour workweek / variable hours
Location: 175 Sandalwood Pkwy
Closing Date: 09/09/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Ensures conduct of municipal elections and any by-elections in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act and coordination/management of any special projects which may be assigned.

• OPERATION SUPPORT
• Ensures election administration is in compliance with the Municipal Elections Act (MEA) and other relevant legislation.
• Provides day-to-day coordination, guidance and support for defined programs, processes, policies, practices and project initiatives to meet operational needs and corporate service standards.
• Develops and implements election policies and procedures for municipal elections and by-elections.
• Manages projects related to the research, procurement and implementation of election equipment.
• Liaises with Information Technology in the development and maintenance of system information used for managing election workers, candidates, voters’ lists, locations and vote tabulation.
• Organizes voting locations, coordinating with internal and external clients; including Community Services, Brampton Library, School Boards, the Region of Peel, community churches and nursing homes.
• Manages all aspects of the voting location process, including assigning voters to locations, conducting voting location inspections and accessibility needs assessments, securing permits, developing floorplans, and arranging all required Election Day supplies.
• Organizes Candidate Information Nights as well as other public information sessions as required.
• Provides overall supervision of operations and procedures during Advance Vote days and Voting Day.
• Reviews and maintains divisional election procedures manual.
• Maintains inventory of all election supplies and technology between events.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• Coordinates public outreach events.
• Acts as a key source of contact and provides guidance, advice and support to ensure coordination meets operational needs and corporate service standards. Escalates complex issues to appropriate level for resolution.
• Builds and maintains a relationship with cross-functional departments, teams and management to support coordination and ensures a thorough understanding of operational needs.
• COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING
• Prepares reports to Council regarding changes to the Municipal Elections Act, policies, procedures and new initiatives to deliver the election project.
• Updates information on the internal and external Election website.
• Arranges for the publication of required Election notices in various media outlets.
• Creates all written materials for circulation to candidates, staff/volunteers, Compliance Audit Committee and the public.
• Prepares management reports, presentations and general ad hoc information as required accurately by established timelines.
• Creates and maintains documentation and ensures necessary sign-offs and approvals meet policies and confidentiality.
• CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION
• Supports the establishment of the Compliance Audit Committee.
• Conducts research using internal and external resources to gain insight of market trends, current programs, processes and practices to support management and recommends ways to improve business processes, service solutions and best practices.
• Maintains knowledge of collective agreements, City policies and practices, legislation, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• STAFF GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION
• Provides operational guidance and direction to Election staff and volunteers, through coordination and supervision of an election team overseeing the employment of 2,000 people to deliver the election project.
• Supports staff, prioritizes and organizes daily work direction to meet operational effectiveness.
• Coaches, mentors and provides guidance as required to meet operational effectiveness.
• Provides input into performance reviews as required.
• Recruits, trains and supervises Voting Day and project staff.
• Participates in the hiring of the Election Assistant and other key election team members.
• Acts as the main point of contact for candidates, staff/volunteers and the public; ensuring a high level of customer service.
• BUDGET SUPPORT
• Use of effective resource and expense management at all times to meet corporate policies and guidelines.
• TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION
• Manages and provides guidance to election staff, in particular assistants assigned to support portfolio.
• Participates in project coordination and team meetings as required to meet operational needs.
• Works well within diverse groups in support of operational goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates corporate values at all times.
• Participates as a member of cross-functional team.
• Provides support/backup as necessary.
• Manages special projects as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Public Administration, Business; or equivalent

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in municipal government with an emphasis on elections
• 3 years’ supervisory experience
• Experience with project management an asset

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Thorough knowledge of municipal, regional, provincial and federal governments and applicable legislations is an asset
• Ability to identify business needs, initiate and coordinate project resource requests
• Solid customer service and people management skills; interface with internal and external customers to meet corporate service standards
• Solid organizational skills; detail oriented, well organized, able to coordinate activities and tasks meeting conflicting priorities and timelines
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with report writing and MS Office
• Knowledge of municipal election legislation and practices with exposure to leading edge election-related technology
• Some heavy lifting may be required (up to 40 lbs)

Additional Information

**Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton.Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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