City recruiting workers for 2026 General Local Election

Application process open May 19 - June 12, 2026

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed May 19, 2026 10:00 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is seeking experienced election workers for the 2026 General Local Election to be held Saturday, October 17, 2026. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and eligible to work in Canada. Anyone interested in working for the election can fill out an online application form or pick-up a paper copy of the application at the Legislative Services Department in City Hall located at 455 Wallace Street. Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on Friday, June 12, 2026.

For more information and to complete the application form, visit www.nanaimo.ca/elections. The City thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Key Points

A variety of positions are available for the 2026 General Local Election on Saturday, October 17, 2026.
All election workers must be a minimum of 16 years of age, eligible to work in Canada and available to work on General Voting Day.
Election workers must remain neutral and cannot publicly support candidates.
Application forms are available on the City website.

Quotes

"Working during an election offers a unique and rewarding opportunity to support a cornerstone of our democracy. I encourage anyone interested to apply."

Sheila Gurrie

Director, Legislative Services and Chief Election Officer

City of Nanaimo