Bring your audit skills to serve democracy in British Columbia.

Join an innovative and diverse team to uphold the integrity of the

democratic process.

Audit Manager, Electoral Finance Audit and Assessment

Competition #TEMP2026:01

1 full-time, temporary until March 31, 2028

Management Band 2 under review- $76,500.09 to $108,100.23 annually

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

Posting close date: January 28, 2026, at 11:00 pm Pacific time

Are you a skilled Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or equivalent ready to put your auditing expertise to work for something bigger than the bottom line? If you’re looking for purpose, impact, and a chance to strengthen democratic integrity, this may be opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

About the role

The Audit Manager will oversee the audit program related to the 2026 General Local Elections and the financial reports submitted by political participants for this event.

Our ideal applicant is an experienced CPA with a proven foundation in accounting and auditing. Expertise in public facing, politically sensitive portfolios is preferred. This role requires a fine balance of mentoring accounting professionals within the team and conducting audits that are sensitive in nature and could result in corrective action in cases of non-compliance. 

If you want to contribute to democracy, be part of a dynamic team, and are seeking a role that values collaboration and emphasizes integrity, 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, 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 a high-performing organization to serve democracy in BC

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

• Personal leave days

• Ability to earn up to 17 days of additional leave per year

• Employee and Family Assistance program

• Public Service Pension

• 4+ weeks paid vacation

• Flexible health care and dental benefits

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. 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. Our office is located conveniently on the edge of downtown Victoria away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but close enough to walk to coffee shops, restaurants and amenities. We have bike storage and a large deck to enjoy sunny days.

Please note the following are vacation blackout dates for the 2026 Local General Elections: 

November 2 – 6, 2026; January 4 – 29, 2027; February 1 – 5, 2027. There is limited time off from February 8, 2027, to April 30, 2027, based on team structure and workload.

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:

• A professional accounting designation (i.e. Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or an equivalent international accounting designation with eligibility for membership in good standing with CPA BC) and a minimum of 3 years of *recent relevant experience (within the last 5 years); OR

• An internal audit designation (i.e. CIA) and a minimum of 3 years of *recent relevant experience (within the last 5 years)

*Recent, relevant experience (within the last 5 years) must include:

o Experience conducting audits, including responsibility for planning, conducting, and reporting of audit/assurance activities.

o Experience managing or leading audit project teams.

o Experience leading concurrent complex projects.

o Experience interpreting and applying legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures to determine appropriate course of action.

Preference may be given to applicants with:

• Previous experience working for Elections BC or other electoral management body.

• Preference may be given to candidates with experience with compliance and regulatory audits.

To apply for this opportunity:

1. Review the job description

2. Prepare 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 preparing your resume, 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