Elections Calgary

Election jobs

Election worker jobs

Election worker hiring opens summer 2025

Election workers help with the voting process and vote counting.

Election worker hiring for the 2025 General Election on Oct. 20 starts in summer 2025.

Worker eligibility

You can be an election worker if you are:

  • eligible to work in Canada, and
  • 18 years of age or older.

You do not have to be a Canadian citizen to apply.

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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.

Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO)

The Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO) is in charge of the voting station. They know what each job at the station needs. The PDRO:

  • supervises everyone,
  • deals with candidates and observers,
  • organizes deliveries and materials,
  • maintains the secrecy of the vote, and
  • makes sure everything runs smoothly.

Assistant Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (APDRO)

The Assistant Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (APDRO) helps the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO) by:

  • assigning breaks, 
  • tracking ballots,
  • setting up and taking down the voting station, and
  • checking that everything is done correctly.

If the PDRO is away, the APDRO takes over their tasks.

Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)

The Deputy Returning Officer (DRO):

  • helps voters fill out their voter statement,
  • checks identification, and 
  • gives out ballots.

Information Officer (IO)

The Information Officer (IO):

  • greets voters,
  • tells the Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO) or Assistant Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (APDRO) if a voter needs help,
  • manages lines, and
  • answers questions.

Ballot Box Officer (BBO)

The Ballot Box Officer (BBO):

  • helps voters put their ballots in the box,
  • keeps the ballot boxes secure, and
  • thanks voters for voting.

Mobile PDRO, Mobile DRO

The Mobile Team includes the Mobile Presiding Deputy Returning Officer and the Mobile Deputy Returning Officer (DRO). The Mobile Team goes to care facilities and shelters to help residents vote. They need to have their own vehicle. They do the same jobs as the Presiding Deputy Returning Office (PDRO) and Deputy Returning Officer (DRO). See the PDRO and DRO job descriptions for more details.

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.

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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
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Contact information

If you have any questions, or you are unable to use the online application form, contact Elections Calgary.

Email Elections Calgary
Call 403-476-4100
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