Referendum Election Officer (60,000 positions)
Elections Alberta
Polling stations across EdmontonGovernment & Public ServiceTemporaryPaid hourly + paid training
Posted July 15, 2026
You'll complete your application on the employer's own site — Culture Alberta never collects resumes.
About this job
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 Edmonton.
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.