Polling Clerks

Polling Clerks

Location: Various locations across the 22 Métis Districts in Alberta

Closing Date: Until Suitable Candidate(s) Found

Position Status: Temporary, Between 8 – 40 Hours, During the Voting Period

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking Polling Clerks to join our Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO) Team to assist with the upcoming Provincial Women's Representative By-Election, and District Council Elections for Red Deer, Calgary-Nose Hill, and Wabasca-Desmarais Métis Districts. Shifts will take place on February 22, 2026. Polling Clerks are required to attend mandatory training, staff a polling station for the entirety of its opening hours (7:30 am – 9/10:00 pm) and must be available to return election materials and take part in follow-up meetings on the days following the vote. Candidates should be prepared to work from their assigned polling location within the Province of Alberta, and travel to Edmonton, Alberta, as required.

Poll Clerks (PC) will assist the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) of each assigned polling station. On occasion and under certain circumstances, the PC may have to assume additional responsibilities set forth by the Chief Electoral Officer. The PC will be responsible for helping to ensure the electoral process is carried out in accordance with the Elections and Referenda Act. The PC will be responsible for the fair and efficient running of the Election, including:

• Maintaining a smooth overall operation of the in-person polling station,
• Completing the appropriate paperwork to record that an elector has voted, and
• Uphold safety guidelines and procedures to ensure electors vote in an orderly fashion.

The PC will possess organizational, leadership, communication and management skills that will facilitate and ensure the efficient and effective operations of a poling station.

This role will involve short timelines for training and deployment to support the voting event. Please be aware that we are expecting to onboard people as soon as possible.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to support voters who may require additional assistance, as required.
• Possess basic analytical skills.
• Attention to detail is required.
• Adaptable and flexible with changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Possess political awareness and sensitivity when interacting with others.
• Ability to work well with a team or independently.
• Working knowledge of Cree and/or Michif is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of the Métis Nation of Alberta, its Bylaws, history, goals, and objectives. Knowledge of Métis culture and issues affecting Métis people is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of elections and voting processes is an asset.
• Must not be an elected member of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government.

Note: A person who is the spouse, child, brother, sister, mother or father of a candidate for the District Elections is ineligible to be appointed as a Poll Clerk.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel to Edmonton, Alberta and to assigned polling station.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• On days of vote, Polling Clerks will be required to work 7:30 am – 9/10:00 pm.
• Must be able to provide a clean Police Information Check (Criminal Record Check).

To apply for this opportunity, please apply online at

The
Otipemisiwak Métis Government thanks all applicants for their interest. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.