Manager, Corporate Affairs

Elections Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Competitive rewards program

Job summary

Elections Ontario is seeking a high-energy leader to serve as Manager, Corporate Affairs within the Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management division. You will guide a diverse team in corporate planning, multi-year strategy, policy development, and stakeholder relations, reporting directly to senior leadership.

Collaborate to provide strategic advice, develop governance frameworks, and coordinate policy initiatives while ensuring high-quality reports and effective client satisfaction metrics.

Qualifications

• University degree with specialization in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership skills with 3–5 years of management experience.
• Experience in research and policy analysis to lead policy development.
• Experience advising senior management on complex issues.
• Knowledge of government committees, structures and protocols.
• Knowledge of records and privacy management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive to provide strategic advice and analysis.
• Lead development and implementation of corporate planning and multi-year planning.
• Organize annual strategic plan review and measure client satisfaction.
• Monitor legislative changes and suggest organizational responses.
• Direct research and prepare briefing notes, reports, and papers.
• Ensure high-quality reports including annual and post-event reports.
• Develop policy framework and governance structures.
• Manage records, privacy protocols and stakeholder relationships.
• Build relationships with political parties, candidates and MPPs.
• Oversee protocol events and divisional budgets and forecasts.
• Manage staff, assign goals and monitor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Policy analysis

Stakeholder relations

Oral/written communication

Research

Budgeting

Education

University degree in a relevant field

Job description

Position Status: Temporary Assignment - 1 year

Posting Status: Open

Salary Band: $110,638 - $155,942 per year

Hours of Work: 36.25 per week

Posting Date: September 24, 2026

Closing Date: October 5, 2026

Who we are

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Elections Ontario) is an independent, non-partisan office of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections, and referenda.

At the heart of our work is a commitment to democracy - making voting easy and accessible for all electors, while maintaining the integrity, security, and transparency of the electoral process.

Join our team

The Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management division of Elections Ontario is seeking a high-energy, innovative leader to guide and motivate a diverse team of professionals in corporate planning, strategic analysis, policy development, stakeholder relations and protocol services as Manager, Corporate Affairs. This position works directly with and provides advice to the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Chief Information Officer, informing direction, decisions and resolutions on a broad range of programs, projects and complex issues.

If you are a highly effective leader, adept at fostering productive relationships and realizing challenging objectives in a dynamic work environment, we encourage you to consider this opportunity to work at Elections Ontario. Our organization offers career growth opportunities and a competitive rewards program.

What to expect in this role

Reporting to the Director, Strategic Planning and Portfolio Management, you will:

• Collaborate with Executive, providing strategic advice, consultation and analytical services on a broad range of complex issues associated with the ongoing implementation of Elections Ontario’s initiatives.
• Provide expertise and leadership in the development and implementation of the corporate planning and strategic analysis process, including multi-year planning, to achieve Elections Ontario’s vision, priorities and strategic plan objectives.
• Organize and moderate an annual strategic plan review process, incorporating the design and implementation of appropriate instruments to measure client satisfaction.
• Monitor and evaluate Ontario legislative changes, identifying potential organizational impacts and solutions. Support the development of legislative recommendations which can include working with external committees and stakeholders.
• Direct and coordinate research, analysis and the preparation of briefing notes, correspondence, business cases, issues papers and recommendations, reports, surveys and other documents on a variety of procedural subjects.
• Ensure all key reports, including the Annual Report, Post-Event Report and various reports to the Legislative Assembly are of the highest quality, reflecting the Chief Electoral Officer’s vision, priorities and recommendations.
• Anticipate and determine required policy framework and develop and revise a suite of policies to ensure sound governance based on a broad range of legislation.
• Develop and administer records management and privacy protocols and best practices to ensure Elections Ontario complies with legislated requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Elections Ontario’s stakeholder groups on behalf of the Chief Electoral Officer, including political parties, candidates and MPP’s. Effectively lead the Political Support Network.
• Manage key protocol events for the Executive Office and lead special projects.
• Develop divisional operating plans and budgets and develop and submit quarterly reporting forecasts and implementation plans.
• Manage staff, establish goals, priorities and assign and monitor work.

What you need to qualify

• University degree with specialization in a relevant field of study.
• Demonstrated supervisory/leadership skills normally associated with a minimum of three-five years of management experience.
• Experience in research and policy analysis and development theory, principles and methodologies to provide leadership in the provision of research and policy development.
• Experience in providing advice to senior management and executive on a range of complex issues.
• Knowledge of government committees, structures and protocols.
• Knowledge of records and privacy management best practices and protocols.
• Expertise in relationship management and political acuity.
• Exceptional oral/written communications, consultation, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills to assist in the preparation of briefing notes, reports, frameworks and recommendations.
• Ability to understand and apply knowledge of the Election Act, the Election Finances Act, the Employment Standards Act and other pertinent Acts.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

How to request an accommodation

Elections Ontario is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we provide accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate, please call 1-888-668-8683, send a fax to 1-866-714-2809, TTY at 1-888-292-2312 or email [e-mail].

At Elections Ontario, all resumes are screened by the Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers, without the use of AI. Criminal record checks also do not use AI. However, AI technology is used when conducting social media checks.

Elections Ontario posts salaries in accordance with ESA pay/transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary range are determined through various factors, including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge and applicable skill sets.