Application to Work as an Election Official

Paper Application to Work as an Election Official

If you would like to print out the Application to Work as an Election Official and complete it by hand, it is available here:

Application to Work as an Election Official

Alternatively, you can pick up an application form at City Hall (7 Victoria Street W.), or email election@kamloops.ca or call 250-828-3483 to request an application form be mailed to you.

Online Application to Work as an Election Official

PLEASE NOTE: You will be required to upload a picture of your handwriting if you are completing the online Application to Work as an Election Official on this webpage.

The City of Kamloops is seeking election officials to facilitate voting in the 2026 General Local Election. Available positions include Presiding Election Official (PEO), Alternate Presiding Election Official (APEO), and Election Official. If you are successful in being selected to work, you will be required to:

  • Work on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 7:00 am to approximately 9:00 pm
  • Remain on site until duties are complete, as determined by the PEO or APEO
  • If applicable, work on Advance Voting Opportunity (AVO) dates (see below for more details).
  • If applying for Presiding/Alternate Presiding Election Official roles, attend mandatory paid training sessions scheduled at a later time

Election workers will receive a stipend ranging from $300 to $600 per day, based on the responsibilities of their assigned election role. Stipends will be issued after October 17, 2026. Additional compensation will be provided for training and voting day set-up hours.

Duties may include:

  • Greeting and directing voters
  • Clarifying processes and required identification
  • Assisting with set-up and cleanup of voting locations, including arranging chairs and tables
  • Administering solemn declarations
  • Issuing ballots and instructing voters on how to mark ballots
  • Serving all voters in a friendly and efficient manner

Required working conditions:

  • Physical ability to work long hours in a standing or sitting position
  • Dressing neatly, but comfortably 
  • Responsible for own meals and beverages
  • Ability to work in high-pressure situations while paying meticulous attention to detail

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in Canada
  • Ability to be a non-partisan representative of the City of Kamloops
  • English literacy and language skills. Fluency in a second language may be beneficial
  • Clear printing/handwriting
  • Ability to focus, stay on track, and process voters in a timely, professional, and efficient manner
  • Patience, tact, and courtesy when interacting with a variety of people during a long day
  • Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to understand and follow directions, written instructions, or checklists
  • Excellent verbal communication skills to welcome and provide clear instructions to voters
  • Previous experience as an Election Official may be an asset

Application Form

Are you interested in applying for the role of Presiding Election Official (PEO) or Alternate PEO?
Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Are you over the age of 18?

Contact Information

If you do not have a home telephone, please enter the phone number where you can be reached most easily.

Qualifications

Are you, or are you related to, someone registered with Elections BC as a third-party sponsor?
Spoken and Written Language(s)

Check all that apply.

Have you worked an election for the City of Kamloops before?

If you answered yes to the question above, please enter the years worked and duties involved in previous City of Kamloops elections.

Do you have any other previous election experience?

Check all that apply.

If you selected Federal, Provincial, or Municipal experience for the question above, please provide the years and duties involved in your previous election experience.

Rank your preferred placement locations in order

Placement at preferred locations is not guaranteed.

If placement is not available at your preferred locations, are you interested in alternate locations?
If you are willing to also work at the Advance Voting Opportunity poll(s) (7:00 am to approximately 9:00 pm, at either McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre Lounge or Heritage House), please check off your available dates:
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Note: Applicants submitting their application electronically via this webform are required to submit a handwriting sample by uploading a scanned document or image with their application. Please upload a picture of your handwriting of the following statement:
This handwriting sample is part of my application to work as an Election Official for the 2026 general local election on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

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The City of Kamloops thanks all applicants for their interest. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until all positions are filled. Only applicants selected for appointment as an Election Official will be contacted.  

NOTICE OF COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The City of Kamloops is collecting and using information under the authority of Section 26(c) and 32(a) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). This information will be used for the purpose necessary and consistent with the administration and operation of the election. By submitting this application form, you acknowledge and consent to the collection and use of personal information by the City for the purpose described above. For any questions on collection of information, contact the Chief Election Officer at election@kamloops.ca.