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Edmonton Elections
Election Worker Application & Assessment
Application Form
If you are interested in working during the upcoming Edmonton election in October 2025, please fill out the form below. If you require help filling out this application, call Edmonton Elections at 780-442-VOTE(8683) or email us at electionworkers@edmonton.ca.
Applicants must be over 16 years of age and eligible to work in Canada. Shifts are available during the Advance Vote (Tuesday, October 7 to Saturday, October 11) and on Election Day (Monday, October 20).
All required fields are
marked with an asterisk (
*
). Complete all required fields and then click
Submit
.
Confirm The Following Statements
I am at least 16 years old.
Yes
Other Value
I am legally eligible to work in Canada for any employer (i.e., Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, Open Work Permit, Study Permit, Post Graduate Work Permit).
Yes
Other Value
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Personal Information
First Name
Preferred Name
Last Name
Your Pronouns
Primary Phone Number
Alternative Phone Number
Email Address
Physical Address
Providing your pronouns (e.g., she/her, he/him, they/them) is optional, and assists us in addressing you appropriately.
Mailing
Address
Same as Physical Address
Address 1
Address 2
City
Province
Select
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Postal Code
Languages
Are you fluent in English?
Yes
No
Are you fluent in any other languages? (Select all that apply):
Arabic
Cantonese
French
Mandarin
Punjabi
Spanish
Tagalog
Other languages spoken
Other Value
If other languages spoken, please specify.
Emergency Contact Information
First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Relationship
Upload Your
Resume (Optional)
While we encourage all applicants to include a resume, it is only mandatory for those applying for the positions of Presiding Deputy, Assistant Presiding Deputy, or Count Supervisor.
Please submit your resume in .doc or .pdf format.
Please describe any relevant experience you may have. (up to 500 characters).
Tip: When applying for this election worker position, ensure to include any relevant work or volunteer experience that demonstrates applicable skills. Highlighting your transferable skills will strengthen your application and showcase your suitability for the role.
Pre-Screening Questions (Please answer all questions below)
Do you have previous Edmonton Election work experience? [Check all that apply]
Election Day
Advance Vote
Institutional Voting (e.g., hospitals, senior accommodation facilities)
No previous Edmonton election experience
Other
Other Value
If other, please specify.
Have you ever worked any other elections?
Yes
No
If yes, please specify.
When are you available to work? [Check all that apply]
Advance Vote (Tuesday, October 7 to Saturday, October 11)
Election Day (Monday, October 20)
Count Shift (Evening, Monday, October 20)
Other Value
Are you willing to work in an alternative ward, if required?
Yes, I am open to working in other wards
No, I can only work in the ward in which I reside
Select up to 3 positions you are most interested in working:
Select 1st Choice
Presiding Deputy (PD)
Assistant Presiding Deputy (APD)
Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)
Stand-by Worker
Count Worker
Count Supervisor
Select 2nd Choice (optional)
Presiding Deputy (PD)
Assistant Presiding Deputy (APD)
Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)
Stand-by Worker
Count Worker
Count Supervisor
Select 3rd Choice (optional)
Presiding Deputy (PD)
Assistant Presiding Deputy (APD)
Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)
Stand-by Worker
Count Worker
Count Supervisor
To be eligible to work as a Presiding Deputy, Assistant Presiding Deputy, Count Supervisor or Count Worker, you must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Are you at least 18+?
Yes
No
Are you willing to accept a position other than those you have indicated above?
Yes
No
Are you willing to work at institutional voting locations, such as hospitals and senior accommodation facilities?
Yes
No
Election workers must sign Form 2: Statement of Deputy. This form is the election worker’s statement that they will protect the integrity of the election and the privacy of voters. Are you willing to sign this form?
Yes
No
Do you have a personal vehicle with proof of insurance and a valid driver’s licence? (required for Count Supervisor, Institutional and Standby roles)
Yes
No
Do you have use of a cell phone with a data plan? (required for Presiding Deputy, Assistant Presiding Deputy and Count Supervisor roles)
Yes
No
Are you able to lift and carry items weighing up to 20lbs (9kg)? (required for some roles)
Yes
No
Do you require any accommodations to perform the duties of the position(s) that you are applying for? (please refer to job posting)
Yes
No
How did you hear about these positions?
I am a previous Edmonton Election Worker
Direct email from Edmonton Elections
Campus recruitment
High school recruitment
Indeed
LinkedIn
Facebook
X
Instagram
Eventbrite
Edmonton Elections Website
Word of mouth
Other
If you indicated Other, please let us know here.
Are you currently employed by the City of Edmonton?
Yes
No
Employee ID.
Civic Department
City Operations
Community Services
Employee and Legal Services
Financial and Corporate Services
Integrated Infrastructure Services
Office of the City Auditor
Office of the City Manager
Urban Planning and Economy
I acknowledge that if I work on election day, whether for advance voting or on the actual election day, I will need to use my EDO or vacation time and that I will be paid a daily rate for my work as an election worker.
Yes
No
I confirm that I am not currently employed by the City of Edmonton.
Yes
No
I understand that a portion of the mandatory election worker training will be conducted online and that it is my responsibility to ensure that I have access to the internet and an electronic device that will enable me to complete the online training.
Yes
No
I agree to attend any applicable training required, understanding that it will include a combination of online modules (requires access to a computer and internet connection) and an in-person role-specific training session, all of which are mandatory.
Yes
No
I understand that I am responsible for my own transportation to and from the voting station(s) or as required for the conduct of the elections.
Yes
No
I understand that the City of Edmonton may not issue me any tax reporting document, such as a T4 slip.
Yes
No
I understand that it is my responsibility to report any compensation I receive for my election work for income tax purposes.
Yes
No
If I become a candidate, official agent or scrutineer in the election, or if any member of my family becomes a candidate, official agent or scrutineer in the election, I will immediately notify Edmonton Elections at elections@edmonton.ca. Family includes spouse, including common-law and same-sex spouse; parent, including step-parent and legal guardian; child, including step-child or ward; sibling; parent-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, grandchild, and niece or nephew and any person who lives with you on a permanent basis.
Yes
No
I certify the information I provide in this application is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that my employment as an election worker may be terminated without notice or compensation if it is determined that I have made any false or misleading statements in this application, or after my appointment as an election worker. I authorize the City of Edmonton to verify all statements contained in this application.
Yes
No
Do we have your consent to contact you regarding future Edmonton Elections employment opportunities, using the contact details you provided?
Yes
No
Do we have your consent to contact you regarding other legislative project employment opportunities, using the contact details you provided?
Yes
No
Type your first and last name here as a digital signature.
The personal information on this form is being collected for selection, hiring, position assignments, voting station identification, remuneration, and future election or census worker opportunities. This collection is authorized under section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and is managed and protected in accordance with the Act. For questions about the collection of personal information, contact the Returning Officer at 780-442-8683,
elections@edmonton.ca.
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