Elections Lead

October 30, 2025 - **Closing: November, 13, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.**-
- **The Role**:

- **Elections Lead, Clerks**
- This is a **temporary full-time role** at Haldimand County, with an hourly compensation range of **$30.024 to**$34.756***The Opportunity**:
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Join our dynamic team today As the Elections Lead, you will oversee the planning and administration of municipal and school board elections, ensuring every vote counts and every process runs smoothly in accordance with the _Municipal Elections Act, 1996_. Bring your organizational expertise and commitment to fairness to this pivotal position supporting transparent, efficient, and accessible elections.
- **The Perks**:

- Lieu of Vacation
- Defined Benefit Pension
- Wellness Programs
- Safe & Friendly Work Culture
- EFAP Program
- Career Growth
- Networking Opportunities
- Free Parking-
- **Haldimand County**:

- Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exceptional services to our citizens. With a focus on excellence, our county stands as an outstanding place to work and live. By joining our dynamic team, you open the door to a rewarding career where we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, their families, and the communities we serve.
- At Haldimand County, we believe in the Net Better Off philosophy. This means we’re passionate about helping our staff thrive and advance in an equitable workplace.- Elections Lead, Clerks
- **Posting #**:CUPE-2025-55
- **Posting Period**:October 30;
- November 13, 2025
- **Employer Group**: CUPE
- **Reporting to**: Clerk
- **Grade**: 7
- **Wage Range Hourly**: $30.024 - $34.756
- **Position Status**: Temporary full-time (until approximately December 31, 2026)
- **Work Hours per week**:35
- **Location**: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building)- **Core Competencies**:

- Interpersonal Communication
- Collaborative Skills
- Self - Direction- **Position Summary**:

- Reporting to the Clerk, the incumbent will coordinate and perform duties related to the management and administration of municipal and school board elections, ballot questions, and recounts in compliance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and the governing principles of the Act.
- **Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills**:

- **Education**:

- High School Grade 12 graduation plus an additional program of over one year and up to two years, or equivalent (Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Technology)- **Experience**:

- Over three years, up to and including four years current related work experience (including at least one year experience leading an election and implementing ward boundary reviews)- **Knowledge/Skills**:

- Participates in planning, implementing, and supporting projects and organizational changes, including contributing to policy development, performance measurement, and strategic initiatives.
- Demonstrated analytical, strategic, and conceptual thinking skills with a proven track record for effectively implementing monitoring programs and services.
- Work collaboratively with employees, contracted services, and consultants to support high-performing teams.
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment by maintaining open, honest communication and leading with integrity.
- Act as a trusted advisor and/or advocate in sensitive and/or emotionally charged situations.
- Ability to use a variety of electronic devices and ability to learn specialized computer software.
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers, clients, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills with political acumen and awareness of community dynamics.
- Highly developed interpersonal and customer services skills, including conflict resolution and problem solving; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations within the community; experience working collaboratively with organizations, clients, and other stakeholders.
- Political acumen to identify and manage issues.
- Ability to work independently based upon direction given.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Technology Aptitude
- The incumbent must possess a combination of introductory and intermediate level computer skills scored at 65% or higher for Outlook and at least one of Word / Excel / PowerPoint to ensure their
-- Use Internet for research,
- File management
- And/or require introductory to intermediate knowledge of department or division-specific software to accomplish job tasks (for example, CityView, GIS)
**Responsibilities**:

- The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

- **Functional**:

- Serve as first line of contact for election-related matters
- Liaise with Elections Ontario regarding voters list
- Coordinate amendments to the Preliminary List of Electors using Datafix software
- Prepare required notices, advertising, social