Referendum Election Officer (60,000 positions)

Elections Alberta is running the largest election-worker recruitment drive in Alberta's history: a minimum of 60,000 workers are needed for the October 19, 2026 referendum, with thousands of positions at polling stations across Calgary.

Roles being hired

• Site Supervisors
• Information Officers
• Voting Officers
• Registration Officers
• Record Clerks and Ballot Box Clerks
• Count Supervisors, Count Coordinators and Counting Officers

Work dates

• Advance voting: October 13–17, 2026
• Referendum day: October 19, 2026
• Ballot counting: October 19–21, 2026

Who can apply

• Alberta residents 16 years or older (some roles require 18+) who are eligible to work in Canada
• A criminal record check is required, and workers must refrain from political activity during employment
• All positions include paid online and in-person training

In past Alberta provincial elections, election officer roles paid between $18 and $28 per hour depending on the position — confirm current rates on the Elections Alberta posting. Hiring runs until October 10, 2026; apply early and apply separately for each role that interests you.