Work as an Election Officer
Election officers are an essential part of the voting process, providing voting opportunities and assisting electors across the province. All residents of Alberta who are 16 years of age or older are welcome to apply. Individuals interested in applying for these positions should demonstrate:
- An interest in the democratic process
- A commitment to helping people
- Good communication skills
- Good literacy skills (speaking, reading, and writing, at a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark 8 level)
- Legible printing
- Careful attention to detail
- Ability to follow directions and adhere to required standards and rules
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to work long days (12 – 14 hours) during election events
People ineligible to work as election officers
As specified in the Election Act, the following are not eligible to work as election officers:
- members of the Parliament of Canada;
- members of the Legislative Assembly;
- municipal councillors,
- school board trustees;
- candidates;
- official agents;
- chief financial officers;
- judges of federal or provincial courts; and
- persons who have, within the immediately preceding 10 years, been convicted of an indictable offence where the penalty that may be imposed for that offense is greater than 2 years’ imprisonment.
In addition to the list above, people who are not electors are not eligible to work as Returning Officers or Election Clerks.
If you are uncertain if you are ineligible, please contact us to confirm.
Positions
Learn more about our returning office and election officer positions.
Hiring Process
Learn more about the hiring process when an election is called.