Election Worker Information

Election workers help with the voting process and vote counting. For the purposes of the Local Authorities Election Act, all election staff who work at the voting station are classified as Deputy Returning Officers (DRO).

Worker eligibility

You can be an election worker if you are eligible to work in Canada. You must also be able to work the entire duration of the shift you are hired to work and attend an Election Training Session. For example, if you work the day shift on Election Day (Monday October 20, 2025), you will required to work from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Preference may be given to applicants with previous election experience, and those willing to work the evening/night (ballot counting) shift.

Election Worker Positions

We are recruiting for the following positions:

  • Greeters
  • Electors Register Administrators
  • Ballot Issuers
  • Ballot Counters
  • Standby Worker

Election Worker Job Descriptions

Greeter

The Greeter is responsible for the orderly flow of voters to, from and within the voting station. They will greet the electors at the main entrance of the voting station and in the designated voting area. They will direct electors to an available voting registration table.

Competencies: High interpersonal and communication skills

Shift: Election Day - 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

It is highly recommended that you work 1 Advance Voting shift to gain familiarity with and confidence in the role.

Elector Register Administrator

The Elector Register Administrator is responsible for confirming the elector is on the Permanent Electors Register by using the VoterView software. They will also confirm the elector has valid ID for voting. If an elector is not on the Permanent Electors Register, they will add them and have them fill out the required Form. They will update VoterView to confirm that the elector has received the ballots.

Competencies: High interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and familiarity with using technology (i.e. laptop and software applications).

Shift: Election Day - 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

It is highly recommended that you work 1 Advance Voting shift to gain familiarity with and confidence in the role.

Ballot Issuer

The Ballot Issuer is responsible for issuing of ballots upon confirmation the elector is on the Permanent Electors Register or if not on the Permanent Electors Register, has been added to the Permanent Electors Register at the voting station. They will be responsible for explaining to the elector the offices that may be voted for (Office of Mayor, Office of Councillor, Office of Public School Trustee and Office of Separate School Trustee), the process for completing the ballot and where to drop the ballots in the ballot box.

Competencies: High interpersonal and communication skills, and attention to detail.

Shift: Election Day - 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

It is highly recommended that you work 1 Advance Voting shift to gain familiarity with and confidence in the role.

Ballot Counter

The Ballot Counter is responsible for counting the ballots for the four offices that may be voted on (Office of Mayor, Office of Councillor, Office of Public School Trustee and Office of Separate School Trustee). Ballot Counters will be in teams of two and will validate each other’s counts to ensure accuracy.

Competencies: Extremely high attention to detail, and high interpersonal and communication skills.

Shift: Election Day - 8:00 p.m. – Approx. 2:00 a.m.

The completion time for the night shift is not definitively known, and ballot counters must be prepared to work until the count is completed.

Stand-by Worker

A Stand-by Worker is ready to fill in if another election worker cancels at the last minute. They must be ready to go to the assigned location on short notice. This includes working the day shift from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. or the night shift from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

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2025 Pay Rate

Election workers will be compensated as follows:

  • $30.00 per hour for both Advance Voting and Election Day
  • $50.00 flat rate for attending Mandatory Training
  • $50.00 flat rate for Stand-by Workers (if called in, the stand-by worker will also be paid $30.00 per hour for each hour worked, in addition to the stand-by flat-rate.)
Important Information for ALL Election Workers

Election Workers should be prepared to remain on the voting station premises for the duration of their shift.

  • Water/beverages – workers should bring enough to last their entire shift
  • Food/snacks – workers should bring enough to last their entire shift (there may not be any kitchen facilities at your voting station)
  • Clothing – dress in layers, and ensure you are comfortable
  • Footwear – wear comfortable footwear 
  • Medication

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