Election Employment

The Revisions Deputy Returning Officer is responsible for processing electronic revisions and additions to the Voters' List at the polling place. This includes when an elector's name does not appear on the Voters' List, where school support or other eligibility information is incorrect, or where the elector is a new resident who has not yet been added to the Voters' List. Once the revision(s) or addition has been completed, the Revisions Deputy Returning Officer issues a ballot to the elector.

Rate of Pay: $270 + training

Time Commitment: 

• Training: Approximately 2 hours in-person - various dates in October
• Election Day: October 26, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m.

The Express Deputy Returning Officer is responsible for receiving voters, electronically recording each voter on the Voters' List, and issuing the appropriate ballot. The Express Deputy Returning Officer also records any required declarations, objections, or related notes on the Voters' List. 

Rate of Pay: $250 + training

Time Commitment:

• Training: Approximately 2 hours in-person - various dates in October
• Election Day: October 26, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 9 p.m.

The Residence Care DRO is responsible for processing voters at a retirment home or long-term care facility. This includes recording each voter on the Voters' List and issuing the appropriate ballot. The DRO also records any required declarations, objections or related notes on the Voters' List and completes the ballot reconcillation form.

Access to a vehicle is required for this position as you will be visiting two different locations on Voting Day.

Rate: $270 + mileage and training

Time Commitment:

• Training: Approximately 2 hours in-person - various dates in October
• Election Day: October 26, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 5 p.m.

The Greeter is responsible for greeting electors as they arrive at the polling location, assisting voters with entering the building and reminding electors of identification requirements.

The Greeter may also monitor the parking area and immediate surroundings of the polling location and report any vehciles or individuals who display campaign-related material to the Poll Supervisor.

Rate: $220 + training

Time commitment: 

• Training: Approximately 1 hour in-person - various dates in October
• Election Day: October 26, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 9 p.m.

The Ballot Handler is stationed behind the Deputy Returning Officer and is responsible for providing the correct ballot type to the Deputy Returning Officer to be given to the elector and also completes a ballot statement form for balancing at end of voting.

Rate: $220 + training

Time Commitment:

• Training: Approximately 2 hour in-person - various dates in October
• Election Day: October 26, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 9 p.m.

The Vote Tabulator Operator is stationed at the vote tabulator and is responsible for assisting voters with inserting their ballots into the tabulator. At the close of polls, the Vote Tabulator Operator produces the tabulation tapes and assists the Poll Supervisor with packing up the voting equipment and ballots for return to the Clerk's Office.

Rate: $250 + training

Time Commitment:

• Training: Approximately 2 hours in-person - various dates in September
• Election Day: October 26, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 9 p.m.

Payment Timing 
You will be paid by cheque approximately two weeks after Voting Day on October 26, 2026.

Record of Employment
If you earn over $500 you can view and print copies of your Record of Employment by creating and/or accessing your My Service Canada Account.

Deductions and Income Tax
If you earn over $500 you are subject to statutory deductions that may include income tax, Employment Insurance, and Canada Pension Plan contributions.

T4 Slips
T4A slips will be issued to all individuals who work the election. T4 slips are issued if statutory deductions are made from your election pay. The T4A and T4 slips will be issued in mid to late February 2027.

Training Payment
If you attend training but do not fulfill your work assignment, you will not be paid. If you don't attend training, you will be removed from your work assignment.