City of Kitchener - Online Worker Application

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Application for Election Workers

Thank you for your interest in supporting the 2026 Election with the City of Kitchener! In 2022, it took over 500 workers to support the Election, and we would love to have you on the team.

Working the Election is fun! Here are the things you need to know before you apply.

Election workers must:

be 16 years of age and eligible to work in Canada
attend all required training prior to Voting Day on October 26, 2026
arrive at the voting location 1 hour prior to your scheduled shift, to help with set up
remain at your assigned polling location for the duration of your shift (up to 12 hours)
be comfortable following direction and performing repetitive tasks that require attention to detail

To be selected to work advance polls you must also be available to work on Election Day.

Some roles have preferred requirements specific to the position, such as access to a personal vehicle, being able to lift up to 40 lbs and sit or stand for extended periods of time. Please watch the videos below to learn more about the positions you can apply for and what to expect on Voting Day.

Please complete and submit the form, including a short knowledge check at the end, to help us get to know you and how you might best support the 2026 Election. The entire process should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Before continuing, watch here to learn about Kitchener's 2026 municipal election.

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Are you at least 16 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada

Yes No

Contact Information

Primary Phone Type

Primary Phone Number

Secondary Phone Type

Secondary Phone Number

Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Before continuing, watch here to learn about our election team.

Before continuing, watch here to learn about working the election.

Declaration

I declare that: I have not and will not engage in political activity in the 2026 Election including: Registering as third party advertiser to support or oppose a candidate before or during the election. Seeking nomination or being a candidate in the election. Canvassing or campaigning on behalf of a candidate. I am not a family member of an individual seeking nomination or running in the 2026 Election, and The information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Yes No

Please be advised that the City's primary method of communication for election worker hiring and scheduling will be email. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, and will be used to determine suitability of the applicant for hiring and scheduling as a municipal election worker and for payment purposes. Questions about this collection can be directed to the City Clerk.

Phone: 519-741-2203
TTY: 1-866-969-9994
Fax: 519-741-2872
Email: election.hiring@kitchener.ca