Senior Operations Officer

Salary(s): XO3 $65,704.00 - $84,107.00 per year Closing Date: January 15, 2026 Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 6 months. Introduction Elections Manitoba (EM) is an independent office of the Legislative Assembly responsible for securing the democratic rights of Manitobans through the conduct of free and fair elections and through the administration and enforcement of campaign finance legislation for political participants. All employees of the office must provide professional and non‑partisan public service, independent from government and free from political influence, to enhance public confidence in the electoral process. The functions of the office are complex, dynamic, demanding and time sensitive. Conditions of Employment Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must be, and remain, politically non‑partisan in both perception and fact. Must provide and maintain a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check. Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and overtime as required to meet operational needs. Qualifications Post‑secondary education in Public Administration, Business Administration or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience. Excellent written communication and grammatical skills including the ability to prepare accurate, clear, and concise professional documents. Proven planning, facilitation, organizational and time management skills to effectively manage tight deadlines and balance multiple priorities. Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and develop solutions. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders. Experience identifying training needs and designing and delivering training programs. Experience interpreting, applying, and explaining policies and procedures and/or legislation. Supervisory experience including resource planning and allocation, recruitment, facilitation, coaching/mentoring, training and development, and performance management. Political acumen and the ability to manage confidential, controversial and ambiguous or sensitive situations. Excellent skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Knowledge of Manitoba’s rural and northern communities, including an awareness of specific needs relating to de‑centralized service delivery. Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in French. Duties The Senior Operations Officer is responsible for supporting the Operations Department and EM to conceptualize, plan and manage a series of pre‑election and electoral event projects that support the conduct of free and fair elections in Manitoba. The position leads the development of operating procedures to ensure that all election field preparations are completed as required by legislation including recruitment, operations manual development, training, and special voting such as advance voting. The position assists in identifying and addressing policy and administrative issues that may impact an electoral event. Competitive Process In addition to a board interview(s), the competition will include a comprehensive written assessment. The successful incumbent will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. This employer accepts online applications via AMIK.ca Apply online now for the following benefits: Apply online for any job on AMIK. Save jobs for later and track your job applications. Add and manage all your resume in one place. #J-18808-Ljbffr