Election Worker

Smoky Lake County will be hiring Election Workers to work at the 2025 Municipal Election.

During an election, poll workers are the front-line contact who make it possible for electors to vote.

Duties Include:

• Setting up and closing polling stations
• Greeting and assisting voters
• Checking voter identification and registering electors
• Issuing ballots and explaining voting procedures
• Ensuring election integrity and confidentiality

 
Basic Requirements:

• Basic computer skills
• Basic analytical skills
• Basic literacy skills (reading, writing and comprehension)
• Basic interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise impartiality and patience
• Ability to serve voters with disabilities
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and pay attention to detail
• Ability to read maps
• Ability to follow directions and adhere to standards and safety measures
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work a long day (up to 14 hours) without leaving the work site
  
  

Eligibility Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age as of October 20, 2025
• Eligible to work in Canada
• Knowledge of Local Authorities Election Act is an asset
• Able to attend mandatory Election Worker training on either October 7 or 14.

Compensation will be based on experience. Compensation for attending the training day will be a flat rate.