Municipal Election Worker

Closing Date
Job Posting
Part-Time Contract
Organization
Town of Lincoln
Department
Legislative & Information Services

Thank you for your interest in becoming an election worker for the Town of Lincoln’s 2026 Municipal Election. 

We are currently recruiting election workers for Election Day on Monday, October 26, 2026. To help ensure a smooth and successful election, we are seeking community members to fill a variety of paid positions. Working as an election official is a rewarding opportunity to serve your community, gain valuable experience, and play an important role in the democratic process. We encourage interested and eligible individuals to apply and be part of the team that helps residents cast their vote.

Before you apply, please note that candidates; candidates' spouses; members of candidates' immediate families; or persons connected to candidates' election campaigns are not eligible for election employment.

Election workers must:

  • be a Canadian citizen.
  • be 18 years of age or older by October 26, 2026.
  • attend mandatory training prior to Election Day on October 26, 2026.
  • arrive at the polling location 1.5 hours before voting locations open at 10 a.m.
  • remain at your assigned polling location for the consecutive 12 hours of a shift.
  • be comfortable following direction to perform repetitive tasks that require attention to detail and deliver excellent customer service.

Some roles have preferred requirements unique to the position, such as access to a personal vehicle, being able to lift up to 40 lbs. and sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Municipal Election Positions Available
 

PositionIdeal SkillsElection Day PayTraining Pay

Poll Clerk
 

  • Assist with voting location set up and closing procedures
  • Assist the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) with voter processing
  • Verify voter identification and issue ballots to eligible electors
  • Update the Voters List as electors are processed
Administrative Skills$265/day$18/hour

Revision Clerk
 

  • Assist with voting location set up and closing procedures
  • Assist the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) with voter processing
  • Process voter additions and amendments to the Voters List
  • Complete and sign the appropriate forms for qualified electors
  • Administer oaths when required
  • Verify voter identification and issue ballots to eligible electors
Administrative Skills$275/day$18/hour

Information Officer (Greeter)
 

  • Assist with voting location set up and closing procedures
  • Welcome and direct electors throughout the voting location
  • Answer general questions about voting procedures and voter identification requirements
  • Monitor and support efficient voter flow throughout the day
  • Assist with maintaining clean, high-touch surfaces
Customer Service Skills$230/day$18/hour

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The Town of Lincoln is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment and selection processes and supporting the needs of all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We encourage applicants to inform us of any accessibility needs to ensure they are accommodated throughout the recruitment and selection process.

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and is subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information will be used to contact individuals regarding election worker recruitment for the 2026 Municipal Election. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to the Office of the Municipal Clerk.

 

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