Are you an experienced professional who is looking for a unique career opportunity to help serve democracy in British Columbia? 

Join an innovative and recognized leader in electoral administration. 

Team Lead, Compliance Services

Competition# EBC2024:08

1 full-time, permanent position under the Public Service Act

Management Band 2 - $76,500.09 to $97,290.21 annually

Victoria, B.C.

Posting close date: August 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm Pacific Time

About the role

The Electoral Finance program plays a critical role safeguarding democracy by ensuring compliance with laws designed to support free and fair elections. The Electoral Finance Compliance Services work unit delivers programs and services to promote compliance with the electoral financing requirements of the legislation administered by Elections BC (EBC). Through ongoing outreach activities, the team ensures regulated participants are aware of the registration, advertising, financial and reporting rules and requirements under the Election Act, Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, Recall and Initiative Act, Referendum Act, and other related legislation to maintain a level playing field in the democratic process.

The Team Lead is responsible for supervising staff and overseeing concurrent projects within the work unit. As a subject matter expert, they develop sound procedural frameworks to support processes and service delivery. Our ideal applicant has a proven record of excellence working with a variety of stakeholders, translating complex legislation into plain language, and has a results-focused approach applying exceptional leadership skills.

Who we are

Elections BC is the independent, non-partisan Office of the Legislature responsible for administering provincial elections and electoral finance rules in British Columbia. As such we are not a part of government, but report to the Legislature as a whole through the Speaker. In addition to provincial general elections and by-elections, we also administer other events like referenda, and oversee campaign financing rules for all local elections.

We are a learning organization where teams collaborate and innovate to find the best possible solutions. We value accountability, impartiality, transparency, innovation, respect, service and integrity, and strive to recognize individual ability and creativity.

What we offer

We strive for an excellent working environment and to be an employer of choice by providing our staff:

• 35-hour work week during non-event periods
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Challenging and dynamic work
• Professional development
• Work with one of the most high-performing organizations in the Public Service

As an independent and non-partisan Office of the Legislature, our excluded employees receive the following Public Service benefits:

• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Personal leave days to deal with life events
• Option to earn additional leave
• 4 weeks paid vacation annually to start
• Flexible health care and dental benefits – pick the benefits coverage that works best for you and your family
• Membership in a defined benefit pension plan - one of the best in the country, putting you in a strong position when it comes time for retirement. If you already work in in the public sector, your pension and years of service may transfer into the Public Service Pension plan

Where we work

We believe that flexibility in where we work supports our culture of community and work-life balance, while maintaining productivity, engagement and collaboration. Staff are supported to work 3 days a week in our office in Victoria, and up to 2 days a week from home, when operationally feasible. All staff work in office during electoral events.

Job requirements
To be considered for this permanent opportunity, you must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or a related field, and minimum of 3 years of related experience; OR
  • Diploma and 4 years of related experience; OR
  • Certificate and 5 years of related experience, OR
  • A minimum of 7 years of related experience

• Related experience must include:
  • Interpreting complex legislation
  • Developing new policies and/or procedures
  • Managing stakeholder relationships in a service delivery environment, including responding to requests from a variety of stakeholders
  • Preparing briefings or other written summaries for internal or external stakeholders

• Preference may be given to applicants with:
  • Direct supervision of staff
  • Experience collaborating with IT in relation to database design and development
  • Experience leading concurrent projects
  • Previous experience in electoral administration

To apply for this opportunity:

1. Review the job description.
2. Prepare your resume detailing your relevant work experience and qualifications. 
3. Before clicking “Apply Now” below, ensure your application clearly shows how you meet the job requirements as described above.
4. You will be prompted to complete a comprehensive online questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements. Ensure you include all relevant information about your educational accomplishments and employment history including job titles, start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and how you obtained your relevant experience. 

Note:

• Interviews are expected to be scheduled between August 21 to August 23, 2024. The anticipated start date for this position is September 16, 2024.
• The successful applicant will be required to work full-time in the office for the first few months in the role. Applicants who intend to relocate to Victoria must be prepared to work in-office from their start date.
• The recruitment process for this competition may take place virtually.
• The results of this competition may be used to staff similar permanent or temporary positions within Elections BC. 
• An eligibility list may be established for future vacancies. 
• Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level.

Elections BC is committed to fostering a respectful workplace and welcoming diversity and inclusion throughout our organization.

Elections BC | 1-800-661-8683 | elections.bc.ca