Election Official in Whistler, British Columbia at RESORT MUNICIPALITY OF WHISTLER
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Job Description
Situated within the shared, unceded territory of the L̓il̓wat7úl (Líl̓wat People) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish People), the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) is a vibrant destination resort community, local government organization and leader in providing municipal programs, services, progressive planning and infrastructure. The RMOW is a high performance municipal organization and significant tourism economy serving a community of 15,000 permanent residents and over three million annual visitors. Whistler’s vision is to be a place where our community thrives, nature is protected and guests are inspired.
External Posting
Position: Election Official
Posting #: 067-26
Schedule/Compensation: October 17, 2026, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – daily rate of $322.30
October 17, 2026, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. – daily rate of $322.30
Training Session (2 hours) – daily rate of $58.60
(all earnings are subject to statutory deductions)
Posting Date: September 2, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
About the Opportunity:
The Election Official under the guidance of the Alternate Presiding Election Official (APEO), the Deputy Chief Election Officer and the Chief Election Officer, will greet voters, process registration, update voter information, issue ballots to eligible voters, provide information and assistance, and ensure voters are able to cast their ballots efficiently. Election Officials must attend one training session on the following dates:
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Monday, September 28, 2026, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
What you will be doing
Main Responsibilities of the role include:
- Assist in the setup or closing procedures of the voting place
- Greeting voters as they enter the voting place and direct them to the registration table
- Manage lineup of voters inside and outside the voting place
- Provide voters with information about voting process and identification requirements
- Update voters’ existing information
- Check identification and registration forms for new eligible voters
- Register new eligible voters
- Read the voter declaration to each voter and ensure they sign the voter book
- Issue ballot and provide clear instructions on how to mark them
- Assist voters to insert their ballot into the tabulator while maintaining ballot secrecy
What you will bring to our team
Minimum eligibility:
- Eligible to work in Canada
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Minimum age of 16 years old
- Must be available for the entire shift
- Must attend one training session
- Not affiliated with any person running for an elected position in the election
Attributes:
- Professional, approachable, and helpful demeanor
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal skills when working with a diverse range of people throughout a long workday
- Good organizational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow directions
- Knowledge of or interest in the election process
- Previous experience as an election official in a municipal, provincial or federal election is considered an asset
Working Conditions
- Two 30-minute meal breaks will be provided. Meals will be provided. Election Officials must remain on site.
- Shifts are up to 12 hours in length, so must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
Interested candidates are invited apply online at www.whistler.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for applying.
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