Approximately 17,000 election officials are needed across B. C. to help deliver the provincial general election on October 24, 2026.Interested? You may be a good fit if you enjoy:participating in the democratic processshort-term, temporary workworking with a wide variety of peoplebeing part of a province-wide teamElection officials play an important role to play in the electoral process. They help ensure voters receive excellent service and have the chance to vote. Most positions are for one day (Final Voting Day on October 24), but there may be opportunities available for multiple days.Please note:Election officials must be at least 15 years old andlegally entitled to work in B. C.You must provide your own transportation to and fromwork. Elections BC does not reimburse travelexpenses.Submitting an application does not guaranteeemployment.If you are offered a position, you will need toprovide your Social Insurance Number.All election officials must successfully completeonline training and attend in-person classroomtraining.You must have a valid email address and access to acomputer to complete the online training beforeattending classroom training.Training is mandatory, even if you have previouslyworked as an election official.verifies voter identification and entitlement to voteupdates voter records in the voting bookissues ballots to eligible votersprovides instructions to voters on how to mark their ballotcloses the voting station and packs up all materialsprovides information to voters about voting and identification requirementssets up,



tests and troubleshoots the vote tabulatorassists voters with casting their ballot by inserting the ballots into the vote tabulator machinemanages tabulator notificationsdirects the flow of voters at the tabulator stationshuts down the tabulator station and accounts for all materialsoversees and troubleshoots voting technology in a technology-enabled voting placesets up and secures voting technology at their assigned voting place the day before the first day of votingensures technology configuration, layout and security conforms with Elections BC requirementsassists election officials to ensure proper technology set up and functioning throughout the day$19 for online training$64 for classroom training (will attend multiple training sessions)oversees a voting place or group of voting placessupervises staff at the voting place(s)ensures that voting procedures are followed correctlysolves problems and manages issuessupervises initial count and reports election night results$19 for online training$64 for classroom training (will attend multiple training sessions)Experience and Skills RequiredAll election officials require:basic technical literacy and working knowledge oftechnologybasic English language and literacy skillsthe ability to be impartial and non-partisanstrong communication and customer service skillsthe ability to perform repetitive tasksbasic arithmetic skillsgood analytical skillsstrong attention to detailthe ability to follow directions and writteninstructionsthe ability to learn in a short time framethe ability to assist voters with support needsThe work day is long, typically 15 hours or more. Election officials must be prepared to sit or stand forextended periods. The workday begins at 7:00 a.M. andends at approximately 10:00 p.M.Elections BC values integrity, accountability andtransparency, and strives to recognize individualability and creativity. Elections BC is also committedto diversity and inclusion in our workplace. To supportthis, we welcome diversity throughout our organization.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Election Officials (Provincial General Election) (Vancouver)
🏢 Elections BC
📍 Vancouver