Posted: January 21, 2026
Senior Election Official (SEO) Position
Applications are being accepted for the position of Senior Election Official (SEO) for the R.M. of St. Andrews 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 Boards Elections Act (Manitoba). The SEO serves as the primary contact for the election and oversees the process from initial planning, voter list preparation and receive 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: recruit and appointing other election officials as required; establishing and maintaining the voter’s list; giving public notice of nominations; receiving and verifying the 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 to update and maintain the voter’s list and to conduct by-elections, if required.
The successful applicant must have some election experience, strong management, communication and interpersonal skills. Computer experience would be a definite asset.
For a full list of details and remuneration please view the full job description here:
Senior Election Official (SEO) Full Job Description
Please see supporting documents linked below:
The letter of Interest from applicants should include education and experience and will be accepted until February 16, 2026.
Please send a Letter of Interest to:
Rural Municipality of St. Andrews
Att: Lisa McLean, Deputy CAO
Box 130, 500 Railway Avenue
Clandeboye, MB R0C 0P0
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.