Working the 2022 Election

The City of Nanaimo is seeking election workers for the 2022 Municipal Election. A list of the required positions can be found below.

Applicants must be:

Eligible to work in Canada
Available to attend a training session scheduled between September 13^th and 29^th, 2022
Available to work extended hours on Election Day - Saturday, October 15, 2022

Payment for these positions ranges from $280 - $305 for Election Day, and $25 for training. A limited number of positions are also needed for advanced poll days (October 5 & 12, 2022).

All interested applicants must complete the Election Worker Application Form found here: Election Worker Application Form.

Application forms will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

Please submit your application form to:

Legislative Services
City of Nanaimo
Email: elections@nanaimo.ca
Drop off in person: 1^st Floor, City Hall (455 Wallace Street)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however,
only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Positions available

Computer Operator

Responsible for checking in Registered Resident Electors, directing them to the voting book, and directing registered Non-Resident Property Electors to the registration table.
Voting Machine Operator

Responsible for ensuring that voters insert their ballots into the voting machine, the voting machine accepts the ballot before they leave the voting place, and reading and interpreting error codes on the voting machine.
Voting Officer

Responsible for ensuring voters sign the voting book, providing ballots to Registered Resident Electors.
Registration Officer

Responsible for registering Resident Electors, and processing and registering Non-Resident Property Electors.
Traffic Officer

Responsible for removing campaign signage from within 100m of a voting place, directing voters to the computer check-in area, directing voters from the voting booths to the voting machine, and making sure voters leave the voting area after they vote.
Floater

Responsible for directing voters within the voting location and acting in all of the above positions throughout the day to provide extra coverage at stations and coverage for break times.

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Working the 2022 Election FAQ's

How do I work for the 2022 Local Government Election?

Applications to work the 2022 Local Government Election are available here: Election Worker Application Form. These must be completed and submitted before 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
What if I can’t make it to Training?

All election workers are required to attend training, which will be scheduled between September 13th and 29th. If you are not able to attend, please do not complete an application.
What if I have worked at a previous election?

We require all new and returning election workers to complete an application form.
When will I find out if I will be hired?

Successful candidates will be notified by late August.
If I work at a voting location on Election Day, when do I vote?

Election workers scheduled to work on election day should vote at one of the advanced polls.
If I work the election can I publicly support candidates?

No, election workers must remain neutral and impartial at all times and must not publicly support candidates. Maintaining the integrity of the election is of the utmost importance.

Last updated: May 6, 2022

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