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Department: City Clerks Designated Work Location: 510 Main Street; On site Position Type: Temporary, casual Hours of Work: Various Salary: $35.31hourly W.A.P.S.O.Grade 2(Schedule A-2) Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O. Posting No.: 126807 Closing Date: March 27, 2026 Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries and employer-paid benefits. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers. Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential. As a casual, hourly paid position, hours will fluctuate based on project needs and there are no guaranteed minimum hours at any point of the engagement. The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applicants from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City are encouraged to apply. Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare in the online application. For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to Indigenous Peoples, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples, and Newcomers. In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above. Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process. Job Profile The 2026 election involves the hiring of approximately 2000 temporary workers for election day, October 28, 2026, to provide assistance to voters in Winnipeg at roughly 200 polling stations. In addition, and prior to election day, temporary election workers will be required to assist at over 200 advance polling stations. In order to prepare and oversee operations, support is required to assist with planning and management of the 2026 election. Election Compliance Officers will work with the City Clerks Department senior management team in all areas of the 2026 election which includes the responsibility to coordinate election readiness logistics, ensure compliance with statutory election legislation, finalize arrangements with voting locations, and hire and supervise temporary workers to assist with the 2026 Election Project. Election Compliance Officers will be responsible for ensuring enforcement of all election legislation, dealing directly with citizens and voters to resolve issues, and ensuring their teams are delivering required services to meet all election goals. As the Elections Compliance Officer, you will: - Supervise and recruit clerical and other election support staff. - Manage technology testing and inventory of supplies at election storage facility. - Determine and confirm suitable locations. - Ensure compliance with all statutory election legislation. - Work as part of team providing outreach efforts and election services to the public in communities throughout the city. Your education and qualifications include: - Post-Secondary education in Public Administration or equivalent. A relevant combination of training and experience will be considered. - One-year prior related experience. - Management and/or administrative experience with electoral processes. - Experience in a position (paid/volunteer) that involved recruiting, interviewing, and training new staff. - Experience supervising a large group of staff. - Customer service skills with the ability to negotiate and resolve difficult situations. - Excellent organizational and time-management skills. - Ability to demonstrate diplomacy, good judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information. - Ability to carry out responsibilities under stressful conditions. - Knowledge of current statutory election legislation within 1 month. *IMPORTANT : Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application. Conditions of employment: - The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid. - A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police - Must provide own vehicle for transportation to various locations. - Must be available to work flexible hours/varied shifts including weekends and extended periods of time. How to Apply APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below: - Current resume(Required). - Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered. *Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.* Notes Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311. Position Reports To: Senior Election Official and Manager of Strategic Planning Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr