Election jobs
Election workers help with the voting process and vote counting.
Election worker hiring for the 2025 General Election on October 20 starts in August 2025. Sign up for our newsletter to get hiring updates.
Worker eligibility
You can be an election worker if you are:
- eligible to work in Canada, and
- 16 years of age or older.
You do not have to be a Canadian citizen to apply.
Job descriptions
Election workers help with voting and vote counting under the direction of the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO) and the Assistant PDRO. Election worker duties may include:
- Voting station set up
- Helping voters with the voting process
- Providing information to the public
- Taking down the voting station
- Counting ballots
For details, see the job descriptions below.
Preparation for the Day
Election Workers cannot leave the voting station for any reason. Please bring:
- Water/beverages - enough to last you the entire shift
- Food/snacks - enough to last the 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(s) as needed
Contact information
If you have any questions, or you are unable to use the online application form, contact Elections Calgary.