Presiding or Alternate Presiding Election Official (PEO/APEO)
Attendance at two training sessions is mandatory – one for PEO/APEO only, the second with your election staff team. You will be scheduled to work a maximum of two voting days, not including the training sessions.

Hours of work: 7:00 am to 9:30 pm with onsite breaks only.

Location: varies throughout the City.

Role Overview
The Presiding Election Official (PEO) manages the voting location, including staff, and is responsible for the integrity of the voting machines and ballots. The PEO reports to the Chief Election Officer and prepares the ballot account summary. The Alternate Presiding Election Official (APEO) supports various election officials, registers non‑resident property electors, manages ballot accounting, monitors voting booth lines, directs voters as needed and provides information on how to use the voting machines.

Responsibilities

Manage voting location operations and staff.

Ensure integrity of voting machines and ballots.

Prepare ballot account summaries for the Chief Election Officer.

Register non‑resident property electors and manage ballot accounting.

Monitor voting booth lines and direct voters as needed.

Provide information on how to use voting machines.

Qualifications

Previous election experience required.

Attention to detail.

Basic computer knowledge.

Teamwork and integrity.

Confidentiality and customer service skills.





Physical Demands

Sitting for long periods of time.

Constant reading, speaking and writing by hand.

Remuneration
PEO Rate of pay: $550 per day; APEO Rate of pay: $440 per day.

Mandatory training attendance required; $50 training allowance applies.

Application
Preference will be given to City of Kelowna residents. Applicants should provide a daytime contact number and email address. A brief overview of employment history for the last five years is required; a resume is optional.

Posting Details
Posting Number: CK54211P

Position Title: Presiding or Alternate Presiding Election Official (PEO/APEO)

No. of Staff Required: 100

Position Type: Casual

Organizational Information: Office of the City Clerk

Posting Date: 07/21/2026

Closing Date: 08/11/2026

Days of Work: Wednesday to Saturday (various)

Work Location: Voting locations throughout the City

How to Apply
Documents needed: Resume, other documents (optional). Submit application via city clerk email or website. Additional supplemental questions include: interest in working election, availability on specific voting days, and experience details.

EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, etc.

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📌 Presiding or Alternate Presiding Election Official (PEO/APEO) (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Kelowna
📍 British Columbia