The City of Ottawa’s Elections Office is hiring election workers for the 2026 Municipal Elections

The City of Ottawa’s Elections Office is hiring to fill over 5,000 paid election worker positions in the 2026 Municipal Elections. 

Positions are available for the following dates:

• Advance Voting Day: Friday, October 16
• Voting Day: Monday, October 26

The Elections Office is looking for individuals who:

• Are at least 16 years old
• Understand the voting process and learn quickly
• Are reliable and have strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in English and French is an asset and will be considered for all positions. Proficiency in additional languages is also considered an asset, and applicants are encouraged to indicate any languages they speak on their application.

Only selected applicants will be contacted by the Elections Office. Due to the volume of applicants, if selected, you may be contacted by the Elections Office any time between June and October.

For details on available positions, pay rates and to apply online, please visit ottawa.ca/vote.

For questions or more information on becoming an election worker, contact the Elections Office by phone at 613-580-2660 or by email at elections-jobs@ottawa.ca.

You can also learn more about the upcoming municipal elections by following Elections Ottawa on Facebook, Bluesky, X and Instagram.