Election Worker - Presiding Deputy Returning Officer (PDRO)

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

• Oversee the assigned voting station.
•  Ensure the voting station is set up prior to 10:00 a.m. on Election Day and is closed in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act (LAEA) on Election Night.
• Supervise, direct, and assist other election workers, including accurately completing voting registers and issuing ballots.
• Provide direction to voters and assist voters with special needs.
• Ensure secrecy and integrity of the voting process and adherence to the LAEA.
• Oversee and participate in the ballot count. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the count and completion of the Ballot Account.
• Ensure security and delivery of the ballot boxes and other election material on Election Night as directed by the Returning Officer.
• Troubleshoot issues as required.
  

The Compensation for this role is as follows:

Mandatory Election Worker Training - December 3, 2026

$150.00 /day

Advance Vote Day – December 5, 2026

$35.00 /hour

$20.00 /day (cell phone allowance)

Election Day – December 7, 2026

$450.00 /day

$20.00 /day (cell phone allowance)

Advance Vote Count – December 7, 2026

$250.00 /day (7:30 pm to end of counting)

$20.00 /day (cell phone allowance)

 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.