Job Description
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 in Ontario. We are committed to making voting easy and accessible for all electors, while maintaining the integrity, security, and transparency of the electoral process.
Join our team
The Field Operations Management & Training division of Elections Ontario is seeking a highly motivated and innovative leader to direct the planning, development, implementation and management of strategic and operational systems, policies and
processes to deliver provincial elections, by-elections and referenda in Ontario and to maintain a continuing state of electoral event readiness at Elections Ontario (EO).
What to expect in this role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will:
• Direct the development and implementation of the Field Operations Management & Training function’s operational and strategic plans required to run
general elections, by-elections and referenda in the province of Ontario.
• Direct the activities of Returning Officers appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council in the delivery of their responsibilities under the Election Act and the Taxpayer Protection Act.
• Direct the strategic planning, development and implementation of business, strategic and operational initiatives, action plans and associated special projects to support the management of electoral event readiness.
• Provide strategic and policy analysis and recommendations concerning operational issues for presentation to the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Electoral
Officer and Legislative Boards and Committees.
• Develop and manage strategic and operational relationships with government and private sector partners.
• Manage the inter-jurisdictional array of partnerships including Elections Canada, provincial agencies, municipal agencies and private list related partners and establish and chair inter-jurisdictional committees and working groups involved in joint activities.
• Identify strategic initiatives and action plans to implement requirements and develop project proposals and business plans.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to all Field Operations Management & Training units including managing staff, operating plans, and budgets,
developing and submitting quarterly reporting forecasts, developing and managing contracts with external service providers.
• Participate as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, to identify strategic initiatives and action plans and develop project proposals and business plans to achieve critical EO goals and objectives.
What you need to qualify
• Highly developed senior leadership and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge and experience working with electoral legislation and regulations and an understanding of electoral practices in Ontario
and the rest of Canada and other countries, particularly relating to recruitment and training of a large workforce of 55,000 staff across the province.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge and experience in providing policy and legislative interpretation, expertise and advice regarding the operational
requirements to conduct general elections, by-elections and referenda events.
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in the design and implementation of electoral event delivery systems, policies and procedures.
• Expert knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying senior management and leadership practices, strategic and operational planning methods, techniques and theories and organizational management skills to provide strategic direction and leadership in the management of diverse operational activities and functions.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, relationship management and partnership building skills.
• Highly developed project, budget and financial management skills and experience.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Elections Ontario offers alternative work arrangements (Telework or Compressed Work Week). This position requires in-office presence 3 to 5 days per week, based on operational requirements.