City of Burnaby - Online Worker Application

Election Worker Online Application

Thank you for your interest in working as an Election Worker for the 2026 City of Burnaby General Local Election. Election Workers play a vital role in supporting safe, accessible, and transparent elections. We welcome applications from first-time workers, students, and individuals from all backgrounds.

General Voting Day availability is required. You must be available to work from 7:00 AM until 10:00 PM on General Voting Day: Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Election workers may also be scheduled for one Advance Voting Day:

· Saturday, October 3

· Wednesday, October 7
· Saturday, October 10

If you are unable to commit to this availability, please do not continue with this application.

To process your applications, please complete all required sections. Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*).

Eligibility Requirements

1. Are you legally entitled to work in Canada for the duration of the election worker employment period (September through October 2026)? (you do not have to be a Canadian citizen)

Yes No

2. Are you 16 years of age or older by August 31, 2026?

Yes No

3. Are you related to any candidate running in the 2026 City of Burnaby General Local Election?

Yes
No
Unsure

4. Are you intending to be a member of a campaign team?

Yes
No
Unsure

Contact Information

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Same as Physical Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

Province

Postal Code

Cell Telephone

Work Telephone

Home Telephone

Phone Preference

Email

Emergency Contact Information First Name

Emergency Contact Information Last Name

Emergency Contact Information Telephone

Employment Information

1. Are you currently employed by the City of Burnaby?

Yes No

Election Experience

1. Have you worked in past elections?

Yes No

Qualifications & Skills

1. Please rate your command of the English language (verbal and written).

Excellent
Good
Fair

2. Please rate your comfort level using a computer to access and process information (e.g., sending emails, reviewing documents, using common software such as Microsoft 365, and web based applications).

Very comfortable
Comfortable
Somewhat comfortable
Not comfortable

Disclosure

Personal information is collected under section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of processing your application to work during the 2026 City of Burnaby General Local Election. All information provided will be kept confidential and stored securely by the Election Office. For questions regarding this collection of personal information, please contact the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Elections Officers at (604) 294-7088 or elections@burnaby.ca, 4949 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada V5G 1M2.

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