General Information

Elections BC is a non-partisan Office of the Legislature.

The Chief Electoral Officer has authority to appoint employees necessary to enable the Office to perform its duties. The Public Service Act applies to these appointments, and all appointments are excluded from the bargaining unit (Schedule A or Management positions). The current core staff of Elections BC consists of approximately 44 employees.

Elections BC has the authority under section 10(3) of the Election Act to supplement core staff levels with temporary employees. Terms and conditions of temporary work for Elections BC are established by the Chief Electoral Officer and are guided by the Employment Standards Act. The Public Service Act does not apply to temporary employees, nor do temporary work terms apply towards periods of public service.

The employment relationship of temporaries is known to be short-term and for a fixed period. All employees who enter into this relationship are agreeing to work the term offered to them and to the standards of conduct that guides the work.

For more information, please contact Elections BC Human Resources at (250) 387-5305.

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District Electoral Officer and Deputy District Electoral Officer Employment

Elections BC is only accepting applications for the positions of District Electoral Officer and Deputy District Electoral Officer for the following electoral districts throughout the province on an ongoing basis in the event of vacancies.

As the community representative of Elections BC, you will play a critical role in the electoral process. Your commitment to providing non-partisan leadership will ensure fair and impartial election administration in your assigned electoral district.

If you enjoy:
   • a personal and professional challenge;
   • participating in the democratic process;
   • providing public service;
   • working towards deadlines;
   • working with a variety of people from all walks of life; and
   • being part of a province-wide team;
you may be ideal for one of these important leadership roles.

To be a District Electoral Officer or Deputy District Electoral Officer, you must:
   • have an excellent knowledge of the electoral district you wish to work in;
   • be available part-time prior to and full time for at least two months during the next
     provincial general election (scheduled for May 2009);
   • be available to conduct by-elections in your electoral district before May 2009;
   • be able and committed to providing non-partisan service to the public and
     candidates;
   • be able to endure long hours under sometimes stressful conditions;
   • be a good organizer, communicator, and manager; and
   • be legally entitled to work in British Columbia.

To apply:
Download the information package and application form, or contact Elections BC for more information :

Mailing Address: PO Box 9275 Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9J6
Phone: (250) 387-5305
Toll-free: 1-800-661-8683 / TTY 1-888-456-5448
Fax: (250) 387-3578 or Toll-free Fax: 1-855-466-0665
Email: electionsbc@elections.bc.ca
Website: www.elections.bc.ca

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Electoral District Temporary Employment

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Open competitions - No closing date

There are no open competitions at this time.

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Permanent Employment Opportunities

There are no permanent employment opportunities at this time.

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Temporary Employment Opportunities

Communications Assistant
Competition #TEMP2008:01
Closing date: Midnight, February 14, 2008

• Job Posting
• Job Description
• Reference Check Consent Form (required)

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