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!
Election Nova Scotia has developed a comprehensive Outreach Strategy to improve inclusion, diversity, equity, and access to the electoral process with a particular focus on the 42nd provincial general election, to be held in July 2025.
4 Liaison Officers will work as members of the Outreach Team under the direction of the Director of Policy and Communications and community partners to implement the Outreach Strategy to ensure their voting needs of their under-served communities are understood and met.
There are 4 Liaison Officer positions, 2 First Nations Liaison Officers, an African Nova Scotian Liaison Officer, and an Inclusion Liaison Officer. Click on the links below to view the job description for each Liaison Officer.
Liaison Officer postings close : Friday, May 17, 2024
Please send resume and cover letter to elections@novascotia.ca and in the subject line of the email refer to the Liaison Officer position your are interested in, i.e. First Nations Liaison Officer, African Nova Scotian Liaison Officer, or Inclusion Liaison Officer.
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:
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.
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.
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.