Election Officials

The City of Penticton is currently seeking to hire a number of Election Officials for the Local Government (summer) By-election on August 23 2025 and advance voting opportunities on August 13 and August 14 2025.

Election Officials assist and support the administration of voting and are responsible for the following:

• Setting up the voting place and stations including voting booths and posting signs and notices;
• Verifying voters name on the voter list taking solemn declarations making changes to existing registration registering new voters and verifying identification;
• Explaining the voting process and issuing ballots;
• Assisting voters in a pleasant polite and friendly manner for a positive voter experience;
• Assisting with the packing of equipment and supplies and the closing of the voting place.

Successful applicants will possess:

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills;
• Ability to interact with voters and clearly communicate election procedures;
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions and checklists;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Past election employment experience is an asset;
• Knowledge of the election provisions of the Local Government Act will be considered an asset.

Things you need to know before you apply:

• This casual non-union position pays $18.55 per hour;
• You must be at least 16 years of age by the date you are scheduled to work;
• You must not be related to any candidate running for office and must not be actively working for any election campaign;
• You will be expected to work Saturday August 23 2025 from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm or shifts within that time. If you are available you may be scheduled to work on August 13 or August 14 for advance voting;
• Short meal breaks and two meals will be provided (lunch and dinner);
• Most of this time you will be sitting so you must be able to sit for long periods;
• Mandatory election training (2 - 4 hours) will take place in August;
• Legible handwriting is important;
• You will need to be able to get yourself to the polling station:
  • Penticton Trade and Convention Centre at 273 Power St Penticton.

If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity please fill out the attached application form to submit with your application by July 21 2025. The application form can be found if you click the blue Full Job Description button below.

If you require support with your application please contact us at wed be happy to hear from you!

*Please note: There will be paper copies of the application form at City Hall (171 Main Street Penticton BC V2A 5A9) available for completion instead of online if preferred.*