The
DISTRICT OF CENTRAL SAANICH is seeking an
Elections Assistant
Temporary Six (6) Months Full Time
Corporate Services Department
Competition Number 2026-09
The District of Central Saanich, located on the Saanich Peninsula of Southern Vancouver Island enjoys the reputation of being among the best locations in Canada to work, live and play. Central Saanich is bounded on both the east and west by ocean and is known for its scenic rolling countryside and bounty of farms. This community of 18,000 residents has a vibrant, small village character and includes the Tsawout and Tsartlip First Nations; and it is central to all amenities of the Greater Victoria area.
When you help run a dynamic community, no two days ever feel the same. As part of a growing but tight-knit team, you will have the ability to bring your ideas to the table and influence the organization and the community. Our team is highly collaborative, loves to laugh, is customer service focused, and is dedicated to the fantastic community we serve.
If this sounds like an environment you’d like to be a part of, consider joining us! Click here to learn more: https://www.centralsaanich.ca/municipal-hall/employment-bids
JOB OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Chief Election Officer, this position assists with planning, coordinating, and delivering the Local Government Election. The Elections Assistant will provide administrative, logistical, and operational support essential to the successful conduct of the election.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A High school graduation, supplemented by business courses and/or related administrative training and experience.
- A Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle; will be required to provide a drivers abstract.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required to support voting day(s) duties.
To learn more about this position, please visit https://www.centralsaanich.ca/municipal-hall/employment-bids At the District of Central Saanich we value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, accessible work environment where collaboration and mutual respect bring out the best in all of us. Please reach out to us If you need an accessibility requirement for any part of the hiring process.
The District’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended; however, should circumstances change, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to be eligible to continue performing your duties.
The hourly pay rate for this temporary six (6) month, full-time 7 hour per day position is $33.28-35.99 (2026 rates).
Leading up to the election in the fall of 2026, the hours will generally be Monday to Friday, plus varying hours for Advance Voting Day, General Election Day and Special Voting Days which would include evenings and weekends.
Interested candidates are invited to apply via
CentralSaanich.ca/jobs or by submitting their resume and covering letter, quoting the competition number to
resume@csaanich.ca by
4:00 pm on April 30, 2026.
We appreciate your application and interest in working with us; however, due to the volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to each application and only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
