SEO Job Posting
Senior Election Official (SEO) Letters of Interest are being accepted for the position of Senior Election Official (SEO) for the Municipality of Louise for the general municipal election on October 28, 2026.
The Senior Election Official (SEO) is responsible for the proper, impartial and legislatively compliant administration of municipal elections, as defined under The Municipal Councils and School Board Elections Act (Manitoba). The SEO serves as the primary contact for the election and oversees the process from initial planning, voter list preparation and receiving nomination papers, through to vote counting, reporting, and post-election duties.
This position requires exceptional independence, neutrality, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a complex, multi-stage public process.
Duties will include: recruiting and appointing other election officials as required; establishing and maintaining the voter’s list; giving public notice of nominations; receiving and verifying nominations; establishing and equipping the voting places; giving public notice of elections; printing the ballots; overseeing all aspects of the election on election day and all other duties as established as per the Act.
In the years when a regular election is not required, the SEO will be responsible for updating and maintaining the voter’s list and conducting by-elections, if required.
The successful applicant must have strong management, communication and interpersonal skills. Computer experience is an asset as well as election experience is considered an asset.
For a full job description, please visit www.louisemb.com or contact the Municipal Office.
Please see supporting documents linked below:
Letter of Interest from applicants should include education, experience and hourly renumeration request and will be accepted until 4:30pm on Monday, March 2, 2026, and sent to:
Alicia Buydens, CAO
Municipality of Louise
26 S Railway Ave E, Box 310
Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0
cao@louisemb.com
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.