Bring your financial acumen and passion for procurement to serve democracy in British Columbia. 
Join an innovative and recognized leader in electoral administration.  

Accounting and Procurement Specialist
Competition #EBC2026-06
One full-time, permanent position under the Public Service Act
Financial Officer (FO) 18 - $68,028.89 to $77,100.40

In office minimum three days per week in Victoria, B.C.

Posting close date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. Pacific Time

About the role
Elections BC is seeking an Accounting and Procurement Specialist to join the Finance and Administration (F&A) work unit. F&A oversees financial management, budgeting, procurement, contract and facilities management, and payroll and benefits administration. 

The Accounting and Procurement Specialist supports operations at headquarters and district electoral officers across the province during electoral events by overseeing the full cycle of financial and procurement transactions, including providing support for contract administration and facilities management. 

Our ideal applicant has strong organizational skills, accounting knowledge, and is service oriented with the ability to develop and maintain positive, effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. 

If you are seeking a role that values collaboration, offers meaningful work, and emphasizes teamwork, creativity and respect, we look forward to your application. 

Who we are
Elections BC is the independent Office of the Legislature responsible for administering provincial elections in British Columbia. We also administer other events like referenda and oversee campaign financing rules for local elections. 

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

What we offer
Our team makes a difference for voters in British Columbia. We work to ensure an accessible and inclusive democratic process for all eligible voters in the province by providing our staff:

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

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

•    Personal leave days to deal with life events and overtime pay 
•    Option to earn up to 12 days of additional leave per year
•    4+ weeks paid vacation
•    Flexible health care and dental benefits
•    Employee and Family Assistance program
•    Public Service Pension Plan and seniority

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

Job Requirements
To be considered for this position, you must legally be eligible to work in Canada. Eligibility to work in Canada is granted through citizenship, permanent resident status, or a work permit. 

Education and Experience:

o    Post-secondary certification or diploma in office administration, business administration, or a related discipline and a minimum of 2 years of *related experience; OR
o    Certificate in office administration or related discipline and a minimum of 3 years of *related experience; OR
o    A minimum of 5 years of *related experience.

*Related experience must include:

o    Providing administrative support in a financial, accounting, procurement, or payroll role.
o    Using office software such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel), databases and spreadsheets at an intermediate level of proficiency. 
o    Providing customer service in a high-volume environment.
o    Experience in facilities and space planning.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

•    Previous experience working for EBC, and/or related experience in electoral administration.
•    Experience using PeopleSoft and/or Dayforce payroll systems.
•    Experience using the Corporate Financial System (CFS).
•    Experience using the BC Bid application. 

Applicants must be willing to:

•    Fulfil the requirement to act as a non-partisan representative of Elections BC.
•    Work outside of normal business hours, occasionally, to meet deadlines and/or extended hours of operation.

To apply for this opportunity:
1.    Review the job description
2.    Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant work experience and qualifications. Note: your resume may not be used for initial shortlisting purposes.
3.    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. 
4.    Before clicking “Apply Now” below, ensure your application clearly shows how you meet the job requirements as described above.

Note:
•    The results of this competition may be used to staff similar positions within Elections BC. 
•    Lesser qualified applicants may be appointed at a lower level.
•    Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT in responding to questions and completing written assignments may result in disqualification from the competition. 

Elections BC is committed to fostering a respectful workplace and welcoming diversity and inclusion throughout our organization. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact jobs@elections.bc.ca 

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