Election Worker - Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)

St. Albert Public Schools is seeking multiple Deputy Returning Officer's (DRO) for the 2026 St. Albert Public School Trustee By-Election. As a DRO, you would be expected to do the following:

• Assist with voting station set-up on Election Day.

• Accurately complete voting registers and issue ballots.

• Provide direction to voters and assist voters with special needs.

• Ensure secrecy and integrity of the voting process and adherence to the LAEA.

• Participate in the ballot count, as directed by the PDRO.

• Assist with closure of the voting station on Election Night in accordance with the LAEA.

• Support and assist PDRO as requested.

The Compensation for this role is as follows:

Mandatory Election Worker Training - December 3, 2026

$150.00 /day

Advance Vote Day – December 5, 2026

$30.00 /hour

Election Day – December 7, 2026

$350.00 /day

Advance Vote Count – December 7, 2026

$150.00 /day (7:30 pm to end of counting)

No meal allowance

Please note the following:

Cover letters and resumes are not mandatory but are encouraged.

This posting will close at 4:00pm December 1, 2026 or upon successful recruitment of all vacancies, whichever comes first. 

Election Workers are considered non-employees and are not subject to the same rights, privileges, or benefits as an employee of St. Albert Public Schools. Election Workers are subject to Income Tax deductions and will receive a T4 for any monies earned.