Elections BC is hiring for 17,000 jobs that pay over $300 a day
The 2026 B.C. provincial election is fast approaching on Saturday, Oct. 24, and Elections BC is looking to fill important roles for the event.
The independent, non-partisan office is hiring approximately 17,000 election workers for advance voting and for final voting day.
Positions will remain open until filled, and job opportunities are available at district electoral offices and voting places throughout the province. The pay starts at over $300 a day.
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“Election officials have an important role to play in the electoral process,” said Elections BC on its website. “They ensure that voters receive good service and have the opportunity to vote.
“Most positions are for one day (Final Voting Day), but there may be opportunities available for multiple days.”
According to the office, potential applicants include those wanting to participate in the democratic process, those looking for short-term, temporary work, those who enjoy working with a wide variety of people, and those who want to be part of a province-wide team.
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Several roles currently need to be filled for this month’s provincial election, including Election Officials and Youth at the Booth. They range from:
- Ballot Issuing Officer who verifies voter ID, updates voter records, issues ballots, provides instructions on how to mark their ballot, closes the voting station, and packs up all materials at the end of voting day.
- Information Officer who provides information about voting and ID requirements, places signs at the voting location, assists in controlling traffic of people and vehicles, and helps voters with support needs.
- Voting Equipment Officer who is responsible for overseeing and troubleshooting voting technology, setting up and securing the technology at their assigned voting place, and ensuring that the technology configuration, layout, and security all conform to Elections BC requirements.
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Compensation ranges from $326 to $460 for the day of work, with additional paid online or classroom training.
Election officials must be at least 15 years old and legally entitled to work in BC. Those selected for the roles can expect to work days lasting 15 hours or longer from 7 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m.
All election workers are also required to have basic technical literacy and working knowledge of technology, basic English language and literacy skills, good communication and people skills, and must be impartial and non-partisan.
More information on available positions and how to apply can be found online.
With files from Vincent Plana