Casual Facility Operator (Maintenance Division)
cityofmerritt1
Election Poll Clerks
About this role
Company Description
Merritt is a small, caring, resilient city located in the stunning Nicola Valley of BC. We are surrounded by a spectacular sprawling rugged landscape at the hub of the Coquihalla highway mountain pass. Living in Merritt, you'll find short commutes, big city amenities and an abundance of outdoor and indoor recreation and leisure amenities for all ages and preferences.
The City of Merritt's strategic orientation is to grow as a progressive, attractive, economically viable, socially responsible and environmentally sustainable city. Our strength comes from our skilled and dedicated employees and commitment to our values. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to the community we serve.
Job Description
Are you interested in serving your community and being involved in the election process?
Poll Clerks make it possible for electors to vote on the election and advanced poll days.
Qualifications
All Polling Clerks will be required to attend a training session.
Preference will be given to persons with previous local government election work experience.
Individuals interested in applying for these positions must demonstrate the following core competencies:
- Basic literacy skills (reading, writing and comprehension)
- Basic interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise impartiality and to deal with people who may be impatient
- Ability to serve electors with disabilities
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks
- Basic analytical skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to follow directions and adhere to standards and safety measures
- Ability to learn quickly
- Ability to work long days
Some poll worker positions will also involve:
- Standing for long periods of time
- Standing or sitting close to exterior doors where there could be inclement weather
- Checking the exterior of the polling place
- Completing detailed forms and paperwork with legible handwriting
- Counting ballots (requires basic arithmetic skills)
- Ensuring that electors and candidates' representatives follow all safety guidelines and procedures
Additional Information
Dates of election October 7, 14, 17 as well as training date.
Election staff will work full-day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Workers are expected to remain at their assigned voting location for the duration of their shift, with scheduled breaks throughout the day.
The pay rates are as follows:
Registration Clerk: $ 371 per day
Election Official: $ 350 per day
Greeter: $ 280 per day
Ballot Box Attendant: $280 per day
We are actively recruiting for this position; for full consideration, please apply today.
The City of Merritt is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting an inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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This Election Poll Clerks role at cityofmerritt1 is based in Merritt, BC, Canada. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Election Poll Clerks role at cityofmerritt1 full-time or part-time?
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This Election Poll Clerks position at cityofmerritt1 was posted on Jul 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Election Poll Clerks
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