Elections Coordinator (1 year contract)
DEPARTMENT: Council Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Council Services/Clerk
LOCATION: Initial Placement – Paris Customer Service Office
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education related to political science, public administration, or public relations, or have the equivalent in demonstrated work experience.
- 2 years of experience working within a Clerk’s Department, or a municipal or provincial election
- Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of political acuity when interacting with constituents, candidates, elected officials, staff, local boards, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, both independently and within a team.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Possess a general understanding of municipal government.
- Possess a general understanding municipal and school board elections.
- Possess a valid G Class license with an acceptable abstract and access to a reliable vehicle.
Assets:
- Familiar with the Municipal Elections Act.
- Familiar with Education Act.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Director of Council Services/Clerk, the Elections Coordinator is responsible for supporting the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election. The Election will be administered as an online election (Internet voting). The incumbent will:
- Act as a liaison between the elections team, vendor, and various internal and external stakeholders, and serve as the main point of contact for all matters pertaining to the Election.
- Develop internal procedures and policies to support the administration of the Election.
- Manage the Voters’ List and all updates made to it.
- Prepare key election materials for candidates, third party advertisers, and voters.
- Facilitate a Candidate Information Session, including preparations and presentation.
- Secure polling locations and assist with set-up and tear-down through advance voting and Election Day.
- Recruit, train, and oversee election workers, including the development of training materials.
- Manage election supplies and inventory.
- Other duties as assigned.
Annual Salary: $64,665 – $75,657 (Job Grade 4 – Under Review) 35 hours per week
Please visit www.brant.ca/jobs to apply for this job opportunity.
The application deadline is 9:00 a.m., on Monday December 8, 2025
Date of Posting: Friday, November 28, 2025
The County of Brant is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
