Working the Election

Edmonton Elections is looking for your help planning and executing the 2021 Edmonton Election. Over the next few months, our team will grow to over 3,000.

We are looking for diverse applicants with all backgrounds and experience levels. Qualified applicants will be contacted in August and September. You must be available to work between October 4 and 13 or on October 18. You don’t have to be eligible to vote in order to work in the election–everyone is welcome to apply as long as they are 18 years of age or older as of October 1, 2021.

Why should you become an election worker?

You play a vital role in ensuring the election is a success

We are recruiting 3000+ election workers to make sure the election runs smoothly. We can only do this if you join our team!

You get to be part of the democratic process

The role election workers play is critical in helping Edmontonians cast their vote for their local representatives. From setting up safe, accessible voting stations to providing a friendly face at the door and supporting voters to cast their ballots, your work will reassure voters that the democratic process is in good hands.

You get a great connection point into the community

Your community needs you! It’s a wonderful opportunity to work alongside your neighbours, meet new people and contribute positively to your community—and it’s fun!

This experience will add to your skill set for future job opportunities

Our election worker positions may give you a chance to grow and develop professional skills that will transfer to other work opportunities. It’s a great way to build your resume, make connections and work for a well known employer.

Characteristics of a great election worker

An engaged citizen

You have an interest in the electoral process and believe in it.

Self-motivated

You do what’s needed to ensure your shift goes smoothly and the work day goes well for your teammates. You truly understand how important your job at the election is.

Resourceful

You are able to use the tools, training, information and teammates around you to create a positive voting experience for citizens.

Quick on your feet

You are someone who can come up with quick solutions to challenges or situations as they come up on the job. You aim to provide good customer service and enjoy helping others.

Flexible

You are able to adjust, shift and pivot as needed. You understand that things can change and you can adapt quickly.

Available Election Jobs

Presiding Deputy

Photo/graphic of a Occupational Health and Safety Clerk.

This role is perfect if you are a leader who has experience supervising at least 10 people, and who has knowledge of election processes. You’ll be the lead at the voting station and will ensure all processes are followed appropriately by elections staff including proper set up and closure of the voting station.

You’ll also act as the liaison between election officials, scrutineers and other representatives. This position requires some driving and the use of a personal vehicle in order to pick up and return supplies and a cell phone while on-duty. If you are an excellent communicator, have an ability to lead people and are an experienced election worker, this position may interest you.

Presiding Deputy Position Description

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Assistant Presiding Deputy

This is a great fit for you if you have excellent verbal and written communications skills and are an expert tablet user. You will manage the activities of the Ballot Clerk and will regularly input the ballot count and other data into an online database using a tablet. You will assist with the supervision of the voting station and will fill in as needed for the Presiding Deputy. The key to this role is the ability to work well with all people, being comfortable with data entry using a tablet, and learning new applications.

Assistant Presiding Deputy Position Description

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Deputy Returning Officer

This is an ideal position if you have great interpersonal skills and enjoy interacting with the public. The Deputy Returning Officer is the most versatile of our election positions. In this position, you may find yourself greeting voters at the entrance of the voting station, or at the registration table confirming a voter’s identification.

You may also direct voters throughout the voting process to ensure good flow and a positive voting experience. If you are high energy and have a customer service focus, this may be the right fit for you.

Deputy Returning Officer Position Description

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Tabulator Clerk

In this position, you will be responsible for the set up, safety and security of the vote tabulator and safeguarding the ballot box. You may also assist voters with depositing voted ballots into the vote tabulator.

This position requires some driving and the use of a personal vehicle. If you are keen on accuracy, methodical, excellent with math and calculations, and are comfortable learning and using new technology and devices - please consider applying for this position!

Tabulator Clerk Position Description

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Ballot Clerk

This role is good for a first-time election worker who loves to step in and help others. In this position you will issue and process ballots for voters. This involves completing documentation and ballot accounting and noting if there are discrepancies or concerns.

You will also ensure the correct number and type of ballots are supplied to the voting station as per requirements. If you are methodical when it comes to processes, keen on accuracy, and excellent with math and calculations, this role is a good fit for you.

Ballot Clerk Position Description

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Occupational Health and Safety Clerk

This position is safety-minded and will ensure all voters and workers on site are following proper health and safety protocols. You may assist voters who have additional accessibility needs at the voting station. If you have a passion for customer service and are safety-minded, this is the position for you!

Occupational Health and Safety Clerk Position Description

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For More Information

Edmonton Elections

16304 114 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5M 3R8

Telephone	780-442-VOTE (8683)
Email	elections@edmonton.ca
Website	https://www.edmonton.ca/elections

Telephone

780-442-VOTE (8683)

elections@edmonton.ca

Website

https://www.edmonton.ca/elections

Work the Edmonton Election

Why should you become an election worker?

Characteristics of a great election worker

Available Election Jobs

Virtual Information Session - July 2021

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Edmonton Elections

Working the Election

Why should you become an election worker?

Characteristics of a great election worker

Available Election Jobs

Virtual Information Session - July 2021

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Virtual Information Session Presentation - July 2021

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Edmonton Elections