Administrative Staff in Local Elections Canada Offices

Before an election, returning officers select their office staff (also known as key staff) but hire staff members only once the election has been called. Office staff handle all the preparations necessary for the smooth conduct of the election and offer registration and special ballot voting services.

Applicants must have the following skills:

• Ability to read and write
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment
• Ability to be impartial
• Ability to serve voters with disabilities
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Basic math and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions and standards
• Ability to learn quickly

Note: During the term of employment with Elections Canada, you may not take part in any partisan political activity. The length of employment and deadline to apply will vary by position. Please inquire with the returning officer for more details.

Job descriptions

• Assistant returning officer
• Automation coordinator
• Assistant automation coordinator
• Poll operations manager
• Service point supervisor
• Assistant service point supervisor
• Service centre support officers
• Financial officer
• Recruitment supervisor
• Recruitment officer
• Training officer
• Hospital liaison officer
• Community relations officer
• Community relations officer – Indigenous
• Community relations officer – Accessibility
• Community relations officer – Official Languages/Ethnocultural
• Community relations officer – Homeless
• Community relations officer – Seniors
• Community relations officer – Youth
• Office coordinator
• Electoral material coordinator
• Receptionist
• Office clerk
• Office messenger

Canadian citizens who are at least 16 years old or older on election day are invited and encouraged to apply.