The Canada federal election is just a week away. But if you’re looking to make some extra cash, it’s not too late to apply for a poll worker position with Elections Canada.
Elections Canada spokesperson Nathalie de Montigny confirmed the federal agency is still hiring for election day on April 28.
“We are always looking for poll workers until the day of the election,” de Montigny said in an email to Metroland.
Elections Canada is hiring 250,000 workers from across the country to administer the federal election. While many of those positions have been filled, some job openings remain for election day.
To find your local election office, visit and input your postal code to be directed to your local riding.
What Elections Canada jobs are available?
, including the following, have an hourly pay rate of $20.01
- Deputy returning officer
- Information officer
- Interpreter
- Poll clerk
- Receptionist
- Registration officer
- Special ballot officer
The following positions pay $23.01 per hour.
- Community relations officer
- Electoral material co-ordinator
- Office co-ordinator
- Recruitment officer
- Service agent
- Special ballot co-ordinator (hospital)
These jobs pay $26.46 hourly.
- Assistant automation co-ordinator
- Assistant service point supervisor
- Central poll supervisor
- Clerical assistant for judicial recount
- Handler for judicial recount
- Recorder for judicial recount
How to apply
Applicants can apply or through their local .
How to report violations at polling stations
The a poll worker was reassigned after multiple complaints she was trying to influence voters in the Toronto-area riding of King—Vaughan to cast a ballot for the Conservative candidate.
To report concerns about activities at a polling station, de Montigny said voters should notify the Central Poll Supervisor on site.
“They can also reach out to the . The Commissioner of Canada Elections is responsible for ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the Canada Elections Act,” de Montigny added.
Election day final reminders
In a final piece of advice, de Montigny urged voters to make sure they know where to vote.
“Bring your voter information card, received by mail. It will make the voting process easier and faster,” de Montigny said.
If you don’t have a voter information card, visit the Elections Canada to find out where you are voting. At a federal election, electors must vote at their assigned voting location.
Be sure to bring proper identification. Voters must be Canadian citizens aged 18 and over, de Montigny added. Electors must prove their identity and their address in order to vote. For a complete list of acceptable ID, visit Elections Canada .
You can also contact the agency at 1-800-463-6868.
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