The City of Port Moody is recruiting Election Officials (EO) for the 2026 municipal election. We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and customer-focused individuals to serve as Election Officials for the upcoming municipal election on October 17, 2026. Election Officials help ensure a fair, accessible, and positive voting experience for residents while contributing to a successful election process.
The Election Official is a critical part of a successful election. Individually and collectively, Election Officials uphold the integrity, transparency and accountability of an election. Under the guidance of the Chief Election Officer, the Presiding Election Official or their designate, Election Officials greet voters, effectively process registrations, issue ballots, assist voters, and may be assigned to a variety of other election day tasks.
Available positions (to be assigned to successful applicants):
- Presiding Election Official (PEO)
- Alternate Presiding Election Official (APEO)
- Registration Clerk (RC)
- Election Official (EO)*
- Election Officials may be trained to support different functions within a voting location.
REQUIRED QUALFICATIONS:
- Must be legally entitled to work in BC;
- Fluency in English is required with other languages as an asset;
- Past municipal, provincial, or federal election experiences are an asset;
- Must NOT be related to any candidate running for office in the election and must not be actively working for any election campaign or any candidate;
- Strong customer service experience and excellent communication skills;
- High level of attention to detail and strong numeracy skills;
- Punctual, reliable, patient, and a strong team player;
- Ability to remain calm under pressure;
- Endurance to work a 14-hour day and able to sit for extended periods of time;
- Ability to carry and move items such as tables and chairs; and
- Valid First Aid ticket is an asset.
ELECTION OFFICIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Arrive by assigned starting time (no later than 7:00 AM) on voting days to set up voting location as directed by PEO;
- Assist voters in a friendly manner to ensure positive voting experience;
- Confirm voters are in the List of Registered Electors;
- Ensure voters have confirmed their eligibility declaration, and witnessing the voter’s signature;
- Register eligible voters if they are not in the List of Registered Electors;
- Issue ballots and provide clear instructions on how to properly mark them;
- Accurately track and account for each ballot issued;
- Assist voters with inserting their ballot into the tabulator while maintaining ballot secrecy;
- Troubleshoot voting technology as required;
- Assist with closing procedures and cleanup after polls close at 8:00 PM; and
- Assist the Presiding Election Official or designate with additional tasks as required.
Additional Responsibilities for Presiding Election Officials:
- Supervise and maintain order at the voting place;
- Maintain integrity of the voting process and ensure voting procedures are correctly followed;
- Oversee setup and cleanup of voting place;
- Address voter and candidate representative issues when necessary;
- Coordinate breaks and rotation of tasks and other duties; and
- Assist the Chief Election Officer or designate with additional tasks as required.
TRAINING INFORMATION:
All EOs must complete a mandatory training session in September 2026. Training will allow EOs to familiarize themselves with the legislative processes and requirements of election day and will give hands-on experience to prepare for the required work.
DATES:
- Training – Paid training session during a range of opportunities in September; and
- General Voting Day – October 17, 2026, from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM (or until duties are fulfilled).
Advance Voting Opportunities – Additional work may be available on October 7 and 10, 2026. Election Officials selected to work in Advance Voting Opportunities will be compensated in accordance with the hourly rate after completion of the full day.
General Voting Day Set Up on October 16, 2026 - Election Officials may be offered to assist with set up of their voting location and may choose whether to accept or decline the assignment. If scheduled, EOs will work an assigned shift from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (or until set up is completed).
Post-Election – The Chief Election Officer may require additional assistance for post-election tasks (after October 17, 2026). Election Officials may choose to accept or decline these additional assignments.
RENUMERATION:
Range from $24.00 to $35.00 per hour per full voting day plus $50.00 for completion of training. The actual rate of pay will be determined by the role that each successful applicant is assigned to.
Applicants may be selected for an initial phone screening. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.
Posting will remain open until all positions are filled.
Please note that employment with the City of Port Moody is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory police information check and reference checks, as well as a satisfactory driver's abstract.
