Elections Nova Scotia

Jobs with Elections Nova Scotia

Elections Nova Scotia is currently recruiting for Returning Officers (RO) in two electoral districts. Please see the information below to find out how to apply on-line for a RO position. Elections Nova Scotia is also hiring an Election Communications Officer. Please see more information below of how to apply for this position.

Nova Scotia’s democratic process is built and protected by people like you – people who care about our province and want to play a part in keeping our fair and free voting process alive, well, and available to all.

Thanks for wanting to be a part of the democratic process!

Returning Officer Recruitment

Appointed by Nova Scotia’s Chief Electoral Officer, a provincial returning officer administers the electoral process in the electoral district in which they live. The position calls for broad management experience and a variety of skills. The work is diverse, challenging and rewarding. And, by its nature, it is impartial and non-partisan. Click here for more information on returning officer appointments including a list of duties.

Elections Nova Scotia is currently recruiting returning officers in the following electoral districts:

  • ED12 – Colchester North
  • ED24 – Glace Bay-Dominion

If you are interested in being a returning officer, click here to complete the online Returning Officer Application. The returning officer application should be completed online. If you have difficulty with the application, please call 902-424-8584 or email elections@novascotia.ca.

Election Communications Officer

Job Overview - Reporting to the Director of Policy and Communications, the Election Communications Officer supports the planning, development and implementation of ENS’s communications program for the 42nd provincial general election, to be held on July 15, 2025. The focus areas of the Election Communications Officer position are the development and monitoring of social media and emerging issues, implementation of ENS brand initiatives, supporting website communications, the production of communications materials, and supporting ENS’s outreach program for special elector groups to promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.

Click here to view a PDF of the full Election Communications Officer job posting including duties and responsibilities as well as skills and experience.

Job posting closes : Friday, April 5, 2024

Please send resume to elections@novascotia.ca and in the subject line of the email refer to the Election Communications Officer job posting.

Other Levels of Government Election Recruitment

Elections Nova Scotia is responsible for delivering provincial level elections. The next provincial election will be held on July 15, 2025. Elections Nova Scotia also works with our partners federally and municipally to assist with the recruitment of election works when federal or municipal level elections are being held.

Municipal Election Recruitment – October 2024

Municipalities in Nova Scotia are preparing for municipal level elections to be held in October 2024. If you are interested in work the municipal election in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), please click here to visit the HRM election employment website to view municipal election job postings.

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