Bring your executive leadership skills and senior management experience to serve democracy in British Columbia. 
Join an innovative and recognized leader in electoral administration.  

Deputy Chief Electoral Officer (Electoral Finance and Operations)
Competition #EBC2026-02
Full-time, permanent position under the Public Service Act
Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM Non-OIC), up to $243,800 annually
In office minimum four days per week 
Victoria, B.C.

Posting close date: Monday February 2, 2026, at 11:00 pm Pacific Time

About the role
The Deputy Chief Electoral Officer (Electoral Finance and Operations) [DCEO-EF&O] is one of two Deputy Chief Electoral Officers reporting to the Chief Electoral Officer. This position has a key role in the policy direction and strategic planning of Elections BC and in enabling the organization to meet its strategic and operational objectives.  With overall responsibility for two program areas, Electoral Finance and Electoral Operations, the DCEO-EF&O has significant leadership responsibilities for provincial electoral event readiness and delivery, including the leadership and direction of over 17,000 election officials in the field. The DCEO-EF&O ensures that the plans for the delivery of electoral events are developed, maintained, and executed; that electoral event planning and management activities comply with legislation and EBC policy; and that voter registration and campaign financing and disclosure activities continue to evolve to meet the changing needs of voters, the public and political participants in the electoral process.

Our ideal applicant for this position is an experienced executive, highly accomplished at building and maintaining collaborative planning and working relationships. You must work effectively to tight deadlines, be able to see the detail without losing track of the big picture, and radiate confidence in engaging a diverse staff and stakeholders. You will bring to the table a reputation for excellence through exceptional performance in your current and past roles, characterized by innovative problem-solving, empowering team-building, and successfully planning and delivering high-quality programs. 

If you are regarded as an exceptional senior leader; enjoy a dynamic and collaborative work environment; thrive on delivering operations under a tight, and often non-negotiable schedule; and enjoy contributing to meaningful work in service to our democracy, then we want to hear from you! 

To be the successful applicant for this position, you will need to convince us of your exceptional fit with our requirements, describe why your background and personal leadership qualities enable you to represent EBC in an executive leadership capacity, and demonstrate a solid understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing EBC, in its role as an independent Office of the Legislature, as it delivers on a legislated mandate. 

This is a unique opportunity to provide exceptional leadership in a planning and learning organization where teams collaborate and innovate to deliver voter-centric services and implement the best possible solutions. 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 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 permanent, excluded employees receive the following Public Service benefits:

•    Personal leave days to deal with life events 
•    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 a minimum of 3 days per week in the Victoria office and up to 2 days from home, when operationally feasible. All staff work in office full time during electoral events. Given the operational nature of this role, the DCEO-EF&O is expected to work in-office a minimum of 4 days per week during non-event periods. 

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:
Post-secondary degree in humanities, social sciences, public administration or related discipline, and 10 years of progressively responsible, recent, related senior-level management experience*, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

*Related experience must include: 
•    Leading large operational program areas, including change management and ongoing operational performance metrics. 
•    Developing project proposals, related plans, and complex budgets.
•    Successful experience planning, managing and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects on time and on budget.
•    Directing, leading and managing teams, including developing and evaluating performance goals, coaching, team-building, and mentoring.
•    Providing expert planning advice and direction to managers and executives of internal and external agencies, including the delivery of presentations to officials, executive and senior management.
•    Strategic planning, including experience operationalizing plans, managing complex organizational change and establishing priorities based on an agency’s initiatives.
•    Interpretation of legislation, statutes and regulations.
•    Assessing an organization’s strategic context and in the development and leadership of innovative initiatives to meet changing stakeholder needs.

Preference may be given to applicants with: 
•    Related experience in electoral administration.
•    Related experience in a public-sector work environment. 

To apply for this opportunity:
1.    Review the job description.
2.    Prepare your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant work experience and qualifications. 
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 preparing your cover letter, 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. 

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