Election Official (EO)

City of Richmond • Richmond, BC

2d • CA$320 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond is seeking motivated and high-performing individuals to work the 2026 General Local and School Election. This is an opportunity to join the 2026 Election team and serve the community. The role involves ensuring that election procedures and rules are followed in a voting place.

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Be legally entitled to work in British Columbia and have a Social Insurance Number
• Be available to work on election day, Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Attend mandatory in-person training and review all preparatory materials before Voting Day
• Be responsible for their own transportation to and from the voting place
• Be responsible for providing their own meals and beverages, as all staff are required to remain at the voting location until the end of their shift
• Not be actively working for any election campaign, elector organization or candidate
• Not be related to a candidate running for office in the 2026 General Local and School Election
• Be a non-partisan representative of the 2026 Richmond Election/City of Richmond and agree to maintain a non-partisan stance on the election, candidates and related activity while working at the voting location. This includes, but is not limited to digital (i.e. online and social media) presence

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset

Responsibilities

• Set up and dismantle the voting place, including voting booths, signage, and supplies
• Check in and process registered electors
• Check in electors and record votes on the electronic voters list
• Administer registered electors’ declarations
• Issue ballots and provide clear instructions on how to mark ballots to registered electors
• Direct electors to the PEO or APEOs as required
• Manage lineup of electors inside and outside of the voting location, including parking, if required
• Conduct perimeter checks to ensure compliance with the 100-metre election campaigning restriction, including removing, covering, or obscuring unauthorized campaign materials as authorized.
• Assist with end-of-day closing procedures, including cleanup following the close of voting at 8:00 p.m.
• Perform other general duties throughout the voting place as assigned by the PEO/APEO

Benefits

• Election Day Rate: $320 per day
• Training Allowance: $100 total for training

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed