About Equal Voice
Equal Voice is a national, registered charity dedicated to achieving gender parity in Canadian politics through research, education, and leadership development. Since 2001, Equal Voice has been at the forefront of advocating for the equal representation of women and gender-diverse individuals in Parliament, provincial and territorial legislatures, municipal councils, and Indigenous governance. Our programs provide the training, resources, and networks needed to help women and gender-diverse individuals successfully run for office and lead in political life.
With a small but dynamic team and a nationwide network of volunteers, Equal Voice operates as an innovative, nimble, and solution-focused organization. As a cross-partisan organization, we champion democracy, civic participation, and political diversity by fostering collaboration across all political perspectives to advance gender equity in public office.
Internship Overview
Our Election Tracker monitors all women and gender-diverse candidates who put their name on the ballot, providing a simple and accessible resource for Canadians, journalists, and political parties. First launched during the 44th Canadian Federal Election in 2021, the tracker has expanded to cover provincial elections and is an essential tool for promoting gender parity across all levels of government.
Equal Voice is seeking an Election Tracker Research Intern to support the continuous development and enhancement of the Election Tracker. This role involves gathering, analyzing, and maintaining accurate data on election candidates, contributing to research on gender equity in politics, and ensuring that Equal Voice provides a comprehensive, up-to-date public resource.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct research and data collection on women and gender-diverse candidates in federal and provincial elections.
• Maintain and update the Equal Voice Election Tracker, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Analyze candidate demographics and election outcomes to identify trends in gender representation.
• Assist in developing reports and insights on election data for use in advocacy and outreach.
• Collaborate with the Equal Voice team on public engagement and promotion of the tracker.
Internship Details:
• Duration: 12 weeks (April – June)
• Hours: ~10 hours per week (flexible scheduling, up to 120 hours total)
• Location: Remote
Eligibility & Preferred Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems.
• Experience with survey design, data analysis, and research.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingualism (English & French) is an asset.
This Election Tracker Research Intern is an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact initiative while gaining meaningful experience in data analysis, political research, and advocacy.
Contact: Lindsay Brumwell, Interim Executive Director – [email protected]
