Job Description
Play a pivotal role in the upcoming 2025 Edmonton Election!The Edmonton Election is a large-scale, multi-stakeholder, complex, and highly legislated civic project that occurs every four years with very tight and legislated timelines. The Edmonton Election enables Edmontonians to vote for Mayor and Council and Edmonton Public or Edmonton Catholic school board trustees. The Project Lead, Count Planning & Oversight will oversee the development of brand new, legislatively compliant hand counting processes across 200+ voting stations. They will also manage the setup and operations of the count centre and results centre, ensuring staff readiness, security, transparency for media and scrutineers, and adherence to legislative requirements governing the electoral processes. The Project Lead will also provide supervision and oversight to the Count Centre Lead, Results Centre Lead and their teams, and ensure all election operations align with relevant legislative requirements.What will you do?Develop new manual hand counting and results reporting processes for over 200 voting stations in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA), allowing observation by candidates and scrutineersImplement systems to ensure the security, integrity, and effective management of hand count and results reporting processes, coordinating with Voting Opportunities and Election Readiness to integrate roles and accommodate stakeholders, and supporting the training team in developing comprehensive election worker trainingEnhance Count Centre processes for the counting of Special Ballots, Institutional Voting, and Advance Vote ballots, ensuring compliance with election procedures and legislative requirementsCoordinate the setup and layout of the Count Centre to optimize efficiency and accessibility, accommodate media, candidates, scrutineers, and the public, and collaborate with Supply Management and Information Systems to secure necessary equipment and supplies. Additionally, support the training team in developing comprehensive training for Count Centre workers and implement systems for managing issues escalation on Election Day related to counting and results reporting processesEnhance and align Results Centre processes with legislative requirements and electoral procedures to ensure secure consolidation, QA testing, and accurate public release of voting resultsCollaborate with Election Planning and Operations and the Information Systems and Voting Technology Lead to establish robust systems for timely and accurate results communication, implement quality control measures for verifying unofficial results, and coordinate the setup and logistics of the Results Centre. Additionally, ensure readiness to manage issues escalation on Election Day related to results reporting processesSupervise the Count Centre Lead and Results Centre Lead and approximately 200 staff working in the count centre and results centre by overseeing hiring, training, role expectations setting, guidance, coaching, and performance evaluation to ensure effective operationsEmpower staff with the necessary skills and competencies, ensuring they feel equipped for their roles; assign tasks, review project progress, timelines and provide feedback and coaching as neededQualificationsAn undergraduate university degree in public administration, political science, business administration, urban planning, human geography or a related field5 years of progressively responsible related experience in a complex and highly legislated environment, including experience with policy, research, analysis, and the implementation of operational project streamsExperience in understanding and applying federal, provincial, and municipal legislation and regulations, e.g., MGA, LAEA, and FOIP Act is requiredAssets:Experience specifically with conducting electionsSpecific experience in human resource or volunteer managementLocal Authority Administration Coursework or Certification (NACLAA I or NACLAA II)Skills required for success:Working knowledge of local government processes, the Municipal Government Act, Local Authorities Election Act, and Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy ActExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalStrong presentation skills, including the ability to present to leadership for decision and directionProven ability to learn and adapt quickly, in diverse areas such as policy and legislative analysis, business process development, and project managementStrong research and analysis skills including the ability to effectively transfer ideas, concepts and information into effective and efficient strategies and business processesKnowledge of human resources functions, including recruitment, coaching, performance development and management, and conflict resolutionExperience scheduling and supervising relatively large operational teamsSolid understanding of customer service and the ability to work with a diverse range of people in a helpful and positive mannerAble to work under pressure and meet strict statutory deadlines, and sometimes stressful environmentAlignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies () * Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusionWork Environment:Note: This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite.Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends is required.The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact . Learn more about our benefitsUp to 1 temporary, benefits-eligible position that may continue for up to 18 monthsHours of Work: 36.9 hours per weekSalary Range: $76,660 - $109,514 ( Annually)Talent Acquisition Consultant: SM/MZIND123City of Edmonton
Apply
Go Back