Election worker roles
We are hiring election workers to support the 2026 Wrenford municipal election. All positions are now filled. Thank you to everyone who applied to help run a fair and accessible vote.
- Presiding Election Official: Oversees voting operations at an assigned voting place. You ensure procedures are followed, keep the voting area safe and accessible, and manage any issues that come up. This role is ideal for people with leadership experience who stay calm in fast-paced environments. Election experience is an asset.
- Alternate Presiding Election Official: Supports the Presiding Election Official and steps in to lead voting operations if they are unavailable. You help set up and close the voting location and register voters. This role is great for returning workers who want to take on more responsibility.
- Election Official: Guides voters through the voting process, verifies identification, processes registrations, and issues ballots. Strong customer service skills and comfort with computers are important.
- Rover: Supports voting operations across multiple locations. You check that voting places are ready, deliver supplies, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide on-site help to other staff.
Who can apply
You can apply to be an election worker if you:
- Are at least 16 years old
- Are legally entitled to work in Canada
- Can act, and be seen by others, as a non-partisan representative of the City of Wrenford
- Meet the qualifications listed in the job description for your chosen role
How to apply
All applications are now closed. For future elections, you can apply online through the Wrenford Elections Portal. Create a profile under “New Applicant” or log in if you have worked for us before. If you need help with the portal, email [email protected].
Training and shifts
Training and work dates for the 2026 election were:
- Mandatory training: October 12 to 17, 2026. You must attend an in-person session (about three to four hours). One hour of online training is required beforehand.
- Advance voting: October 23 to 24, 2026, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (optional)
- Election day: October 26, 2026, 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (mandatory)
Shifts may be extended or shortened based on operational needs. You may list your top three preferred areas in the application, but assignments are based on city-wide needs.
Compensation and taxes
You will be paid on November 20, 2026, by direct deposit. You must submit a void cheque or a direct deposit form from your bank. If you do not have a bank account, you will receive a cheque by mail.
Pay rates for the 2026 election were:
| Role | Hourly rate |
|---|---|
| Presiding Election Official | $34.00 |
| Alternate Presiding Election Official | $28.50 |
| Election Official | $22.00 |
| Rover | $22.00 |
Workers under 18 or over 70 are automatically exempt from Canada Pension Plan deductions. If you are between 65 and 70 and want to opt out, submit the CPT30 form to the recruitment team before the start date.
Your T4 slip will be mailed to your address by March 31, 2027. If you need your T4 sooner or have a pay issue, email [email protected].
Questions?
For more information about election roles, visit Election rules and more. To see past results or check voter information, go to Municipal elections.