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Leduc Election 2025

Work in the Municipal Election

We’re hiring election workers to help conduct the upcoming municipal election in Leduc. These temporary, paid positions are a great way to support the community, gain valuable experience, and ensure the voting process runs smoothly for everyone.

Please review the job descriptions, hours of work, remuneration, and mandatory training information provided below.

Apply Today!

We are now accepting applications for the positions below. Recruitment will continue until all required positions are filled.

There are two ways to apply:

Online anytime through the digital application form

In-person at the Leduc Civic Centre on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 1 to 8 p.m.

  • Workers must be at least 16 years old. Youth (ages 16 and 17) must have parent or guardian approval.
  • Previous election experience preferred.
  • Must be able to communicate tactfully and courteously with the public.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be physically able to lift supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.
  • Must attend a mandatory training session (details below).
  • Must have a social insurance number (SIN) and if hired, be able to present a Canada Revenue document containing your SIN to payroll.

Note: Position-specific requirements are included in the job descriptions.

Hours of Work and Remuneration

Hours of work and remuneration depend on the position and whether you work during advance voting or on election day. Note: Individuals who work advance voting must also be available to work on election day. Individuals who work election day do not have to work advance voting.

The City has been approved by Alberta Employment Standards for an hours-of-work variance for election day. Election workers may be scheduled to work up to a maximum of 16 hours on election day.

  • Oct. 6, 7, 9 and 10 from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 8 from 1 to 8 p.m.
  • Oct. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Advance Voting

Position Required Dates Shift Remuneration
Voting Station PDRO All six dates Open to close $1,614
Voting Station APD All six dates Open to close $1,405.80
Voting Station DRO All six dates Open to close $1,277.10
Counting Centre PDRO Not required NA NA
Counting Centre DRO Not required NA NA
Standby Worker Not required NA NA
  • Oct. 20

Election Day

Position Estimated Hours of Work Remuneration
Voting Station PDRO 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. $414
Voting Station APD 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. $340.80
Voting Station DRO 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. $309.60
Counting Centre PDRO 7 p.m. to completion of ballot count, estimated 12 a.m. $224
Counting Centre DRO 7 p.m. to completion of ballot count, estimated 12 a.m. $180.60
Standby Worker

If deployed: dependent on position

Not deployed: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

If deployed: full pay for position deployed to

Not deployed: $110

Mandatory Training

To work in the 2025 municipal election, you will be required to attend one mandatory in-person training session in early October at the Leduc Civic Centre and will be compensated $75 total for training time. Once hired to work the election, you will register for your desired training session with the Election Office; seating is limited for each session.

Hired for Advance Voting

Hired for Advance Voting Training Date and Time
All Positions Sept. 24 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Hired for Election Day

Hired for Election Day Choose One Session for Your Position
Voting Station PDRO
  • Sept. 24 from 6–9 p.m. 
  • Sept. 29 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 
  • Sept. 29 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Voting Station APD
  • Sept. 24 from 6–9 p.m. 
  • Sept. 29 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Sept. 29 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.
Voting Station DRO
  • Sept. 25 from 1:30–4 p.m. 
  • Sept. 25 from 6–8:30 p.m. 
  • Oct. 1 from 9–11:30 a.m. 
  • Oct. 1 from 5:30–8 p.m.
Counting Centre PDRO
  • Sept. 26 from 9–11 a.m. 
  • Sept. 26 from 6–8 p.m. 
  • Oct. 2 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. 
  • Oct. 2 from 6–8 p.m.
Counting Centre DRO
  • Sept. 26 from 9–11 a.m. 
  • Sept. 26 from 6–8 p.m. 
  • Oct. 2 from 1:30–3:30 p.m. 
  • Oct. 2 from 6–8 p.m.
Standby Worker
  • Sept. 24 from 6–9 p.m. 
  • Sept. 29 from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. 
  • Sept. 29 from 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Important to Keep in Mind

  • Voting station staff are not permitted to leave the voting station, except for washroom breaks.
  • There will be no smoke / vape breaks.
  • Use of cell phones may be permitted at the discretion of the Voting Station PDRO and / or Counting Centre PDRO and must be discrete and not interfere with voting station activities.
  • Food and beverages are not provided; bring enough food and beverages for yourself for the entire workday.

Questions?

Contact the Election Office at [email protected].

Apply Now!
Exterior of Leduc Civic Centre building with large windows, surrounded by a garden of yellow flowers and a large rock in the foreground.