The City of Sarnia hires individuals to assist in the delivery of Municipal Elections. Applications are now open.

Learn more about positions, key qualifications, applicant requirements, rates of pay and how to apply.

Positions Available

Election Day positions include:

  • Deputy returning officer
  • Revision clerk
  • Tabulator operator
  • Greeter

Consult the drop-down sections below for more information on individual positions.

Tabulator Operator

Reporting to the Voting Place Supervisor (VPS), the Tabulator Operator is responsible for the operation of the vote tabulator and serving voters in a manner which ensures secrecy of the vote.

Responsibilities:

  • Completes mandatory training session and reviews all training material
  • Arrives at the voting place at 8:30 a.m. on voting day
  • Assists with set up of the voting place to ensure it opens at 10:00 a.m.
  • Accepts and feeds ballots into the vote tabulator
  • Sets up and operates the vote tabulator
  • Troubleshoots tabulator issues
  • Produces a results tape
  • Assists with other duties as directed by the VPS
  • Assists with closing the voting place at 8:00 p.m.
  • Performs duties and follows procedures in accordance with instruction and resource material provided

Revision Clerk

Reporting to the Voting Place Supervisor (VPS), the Revision Clerk is responsible for assisting voters who need to add, change or remove their name or information on the voters’ list.

Responsibilities:

  • Attends mandatory training session and reviews all training material
  • Arrives at the voting place at 8:30 am on voting day
  • Assists with set up of the voting place to ensure it opens at 10:00 a.m.
  • Assists voters who need to add, change or remove their name or information on the voters’ list
  • Ensures forms are completed correctly and signed
  • Assists with other duties as directed by the VPS
  • Assists with closing the voting place at 8:00 p.m.
  • Performs duties and follows procedures in accordance with instruction and resource material provided

Greeter

Reporting to the Voting Place Supervisor (VPS), the Greeter is responsible for ensuring efficient voter traffic flow and providing a customer friendly atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

  • Completes mandatory training session and reviews all training material
  • Arrives at the voting place at 8:30 am on voting day
  • Assists with set up of the voting place to ensure it opens at 10:00 a.m.
  • Opens door for voters
  • Greets voters, asks voters to have their identification and Voter Information Letter ready
  • Directs voters to the appropriate voting place staff
  • Redistributes secrecy folders and pens between the vote tabulator and ballot issuing stations
  • Assists with other duties as directed by the VPS
  • Assists with closing the voting place at 8:00 p.m.
  • Performs duties and follows procedures in accordance with instruction and resource material provided

Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)

Reporting to the Voting Place Supervisor (VPS), the Deputy Returning Officer is responsible for processing voters in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.

Responsibilities:

  • Completes mandatory training session and reviews all training material
  • Arrives at the voting place at 8:30 am on voting day
  • Assists with set up of the voting place to ensure it opens at 10:00 a.m.
  • Locates voters on the voters’ list
  • Marks voters as voted
  • Issues ballots
  • Administers oaths
  • Ensures forms are filled out correctly and signed
  • Assists with closing the voting place at 8:00 p.m.
  • Performs duties and follows procedures in accordance with instruction and resource material provided

Key Qualifications

The following skills are key qualifications for election workers:

  • The ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Good communication skills to effectively provide direction and instruction
  • Comfort using and learning voting technology
  • The ability to spend long durations sitting and/or standing

Previous experience as an election official is an asset.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and be at least 18 years of age on the day of the election. Election Workers must be able to attend both the in-person training session and work on Voting Day (October 26, 2026).

Applicants must not be:

  • A candidate or registered third-party advertiser
  • An immediate family member of a candidate
  • Actively working to support or oppose a candidate in the City of Sarnia Municipal and School Board Election

Rates of Pay

Rates of Pay are as follows:

  • Revision Clerk – $350
  • Greeter – $300
  • Deputy Returning Officer – $375
  • Tabulator Operator – $350

How to Apply

To apply submit your online application form.

Election Worker Application