Referendum Election Officer (60,000 positions)
Elections AlbertaPosted July 15, 2026
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Hiring in all 87 electoral divisions. Our full guide covers every role, the October 10 application deadline, and a searchable map of every division.
Elections Alberta hiring guide →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 positions at polling stations across Fort McMurray.
Fort McMurray is covered by the Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche and Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo electoral divisions. Elections Alberta staffs each division separately, so both count as work near you.
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
Hiring runs until October 10, 2026. Apply early, and apply separately for each role that interests you.
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