Job Description
Election Official – 7 positions
Job Type: Temporary Contract
Job Posting #: 2026-18
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The City of Owen Sound is seeking motivated candidates to fill the roles of Election Officials for the 2026 Municipal Election. Under the guidance of the City Clerk, these positions provide a professional front line point of contact for all visitors to Election Centres, responding to the public’s inquiries and service requests in a professional manner and in accordance with legislation and the procedures set out by the City Clerk. These positions are being posted for a temporary contract to assist with the 2026 Municipal Election.
The successful candidates will have a high school diploma. Previous experience with municipal, provincial, or federal elections, as well as experience providing customer service and data management are considered assets. Additional skills required include excellent verbal and written, communication, intermediate to advanced computer skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
The dates of employment are October 16 to October 26, 2026 and a full day of training on October 7, 2026. The wage rate for this position is $28.00/hr. Election Officials will work between 30 and 40 hours during the employment period and may not be scheduled every day. The work location may vary throughout the dates of employment.
To apply for this position please complete the Application form at the link below by
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 4:30 pm to:
Election Official Application
The City of Owen Sound values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act throughout the hiring process.
The City of Owen Sound is committed to a fair, transparent, and people-centred recruitment process. While modern tools may assist in administrative tasks, all hiring decisions are made by people, and every application is reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team.
We do not use automated decision-making or artificial intelligence tools to screen out or eliminate applicants. Any technology used in the hiring process is designed solely to support efficiency—not to replace human judgment or evaluate applicant suitability.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act for the purpose of candidate selection. It will be maintained in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Shift Schedule
Team 1 – City Hall
Fri, October 16 12 – 4pm
Mon, October 19 12 – 4pm
Tues, October 20 12 – 4pm
Wed, October 21 12 – 4pm
Thurs, October 22 12 – 4pm
Fri, October 23 12 – 4pm
Mon, October 26 12 – 8pm
Team 2 – HPM and LTC morning
Sat, October 17 12 – 4pm
Sun, October 18 12 – 4pm
Mon, October 19 8:30am – 12:30pm*
Tues, October 20 8:30am – 12:30pm*
Wed, October 21 8:30am – 12:30pm*
Thurs, October 22 8:30am – 12:30pm*
Fri, October 23 8:30am – 12:30pm*
Sat, October 24 12 – 4pm
Sun, October 25 12 – 4pm
Mon, October 26 12 – 8pm
Team 3 – HPM and LTC afternoon
Sat, October 17 12 – 4pm
Sun, October 18 12 – 4pm
Mon, October 19 12:30pm – 4:30pm*
Tues, October 20 12:30pm – 4:30pm*
Wed, October 21 12:30pm – 4:30pm*
Thurs, October 22 12:30pm – 4:30pm*
Fri, October 23 12:30pm – 4:30pm*
Sat, October 24 12 – 4pm
Sun, October 25 12 – 4pm
Mon, October 26 12 – 8pm
*Hours may vary within this shift
