Elections Administrator
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
Reports to Assistant Director in the Corporate Secretary’s Department. Responsible for planning and organizing voting events, maintaining a list of local returning officers, and creating administrative processes to streamline communication between Makivvik and local organizations.
Required Skills
Job Description
Reports to: The Assistant Director in the Corporate Secretary’s Department
Location: Kuujjuaq or Montréal
Responsibilities :
Recruitment and Training of local Returning Officers;
Plan and organize voting events;
Maintain an up-to-date list of potential local returning officers;
Identify and maintain a list of suitable polling stations in all communities;
Create administrative processes that streamline the communication between Makivvik and Local organisations;
Review and modify on an as needed basis election related notices and announcements;
Prepare election kits;
Keep Nunavik beneficiaries up to date with up-coming elections, drafting election notices, providing radio updates, etc.;
Work with third-party service providers;
Track and maintain election related expenses, budget preparation;
Be available to travel, as requested;
Perform other related duties within the scope of the position or as requested by supervisor.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or relevant work experience;
Effective communication skills in at least two (2) of the three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French;
Great computer skills : Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);
Knowledge of the Makivvik Election process, is an asset;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to be impartial;
Basic math and analytical skills;
Organized, reliable and able to deal with confidential information;
Ability to meet deadlines, ability to work under pressure;
Security clearance is required.
Training will be available for Beneficiaries in the advancement for their career.
Inuit Beneficiary hiring will always be a priority at Makivvik.
Discover a unique opportunity and embark on a rewarding career with Makivvik
To apply or to learn more visit us at www.Makivvik.ca/jobs or send your resume/application to: [email protected]