Machine Attendant (MA)

City of Richmond•Richmond, BC

5d•CA$310 - CA$310•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. Machine Attendants (MA) are responsible for ensuring that election procedures and rules are followed in a voting place, reporting to the Presiding Election Official (PEO) and/or the Alternate Presiding Election Official (APEO).

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
Be able to stand for long periods of time
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 maintain neutrality regarding the election, candidates and related activities, including online and social media presence.
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to interact with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure
Strong problem-solving skills for practical, on-the-spot issues
Ability to clearly explain procedures, including election processes
Basic knowledge of and aptitude for working with technology

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
Assist electors with inserting their ballot into the vote counting unit/ballot box while maintaining ballot secrecy
Confirm with electors that their ballot has been accepted
Direct electors where to exit the voting location
Monitor vote counting unit messages and escalate to the PEO/APEO as required for resolution
Direct electors to the PEO or APEOs as required
Assist with closing, including cleanup, of the voting place after the close of voting at 8:00 p.m.
Perform other general duties throughout the voting place as assigned by the PEO/APEO