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Elections Yukon offers a variety of unique opportunities to participate in the elections process in all Yukon communities.
Are you interested in flexible, part-time working arrangements, working with a passionate team, and being part of the democratic process? We'd like to hear from you.
Along with hiring positions for our core team and election events, we accept applications on an ongoing basis for elections staff to ensure our team is ready for the next general election.
Elections Yukon has a central role in upholding the legitimacy of democratic processes in the Yukon. Individuals working with Elections Yukon must be, and must be seen to be, impartial and non-partisan in conducting their duties. Public trust and confidence in the integrity, objectivity, and impartiality of the electoral process must be preserved and enhanced. Impartiality is one of Elections Yukon core values.
Non-Partisanship
As an election official, individuals must agree not to engage in partisan political activity for the length of their employment with Elections Yukon.
Examples of partisan behavior include
- Engaging with a territorial political party
- Working/campaigning for a territorial party
- Publicly voicing or expressing support for a candidate or political party (posting a lawn sign at your residence, amplifying or liking social media posts, speaking at public forums, etc.)
- Wearing partisan colours or swag in a polling location or returning office
- Any other political or public activity that compromises, or might be seen to compromise, the non-partisan and impartial service provided by Elections Yukon
Current Job Opportunities
Returning Officers
We are currently seeking returning officers for:
If you do not live in one of those areas, you are welcome to apply for any other positions of interest.
Returning Officers are our senior field leaders, reporting to the Chief Electoral Officer, and responsible for managing the election process in their Electoral District. This includes hiring and leading the district team, managing the office and polling stations, liaising with head office, communicating with the public and stakeholders, and overseeing the counting and reporting of the vote.
These are long term appointments with minimal time commitments between elections for training and preparation work. More activities ramp up when a general election is called to prepare, and on-site, daily availability is required during an election period.
We are looking for people who are non-partisan with strong leadership and communication skills, an ability to manage a team and processes, comfortable with technology and an ability to work in a busy, high volume, public environment. Election experience is an asset, but not required - we provide full, paid training on election processes.
Apply to be a returning officer
Anticipatory and Future Opportunities
Yukon Elections accepts applications for elections staff on an ongoing basis to prepare for the next general election and for school board and council elections. We offer a variety of positions, a flexible work schedule, paid training and competitive wages. Explore opportunities to work and participate in the democratic process, right in your own community.
Yukon General Elections - Election Officers
Applications are now being accepted for the next Yukon general election - apply now!
The next Yukon general election will need approximately 600 election officers. We are now accepting applications for a range of part-time and short term positions which will be needed to staff the offices and polling stations across the territory. Applicants will be contacted once an election is called to discuss their availability, job options and training opportunities. No election experience is necessary - we provide paid training. Apply now to be on our eligibility list!
Electoral District Office Staff
Revising Officers (RevO)
The REVO works as a key team member in the district office to ensure continuity and capacity during office hours to the Returning Officer team. They support the Returning Officer and Assistant Returning Officer during electoral operations and assist as required.
Revising officers typically work part-time over the election period (31 days) as required by their returning officer, which may be up to 50 hours for the period.
Pay Rate: $24.94/hour (minimum wage + $7/hour)
Poll Supervisors (PS)
The PS (also known as the Information Resource Officer) manages a polling (voting) place. The PS ensures that the polls open and close on time, oversees staff, and ensures that everyone follows required processes.
Hours for polling days can range from 7 to 14 hours/day.
Pay Rate: $375/day
Deputy Returning Officers (DRO)
The DRO works in the polling place and reports to the Polling Supervisor. The DRO supervises the Poll Clerk(s) and ensures that electors are able to cast their ballots and oversees the ballot count.
The working hours can be 7 to 14 hours/day.
Pay Rate: $300/day
Poll Clerks (PC)
The PCs report to the Deputy Returning Officer. The PCs support voting at the poll, maintain the electronic poll book and other documents, and participate in the ballot count at the end of the polling day.
Working hours can be 7 to 14 hours/day.
Pay rate: $250/day
Poll Attendant (PA) - this position is also open to 16 and 17 year old youth.
The PA is the first election officer that electors encounter. They help to set up and take down the polling place, greet electors, assess if an elector needs to register, and direct electors to the appropriate station.
The work hours are 7 to 14 hours/day.
Pay rate: $21.94/hour (minimum wage + $4/hour)
Revising Agent (REVA)
The REVA works to support voter registration including targeted revision, or other registration activities as assigned by the Returning Officer. This includes registering electors, updating their registration, and confirming their identity before voting. REVAs also support the Polling Supervisor in polling place operations when available. Work hours are part-time over the election period (31 days) as determined by the Returning Officer.
The number of hours can vary - up to 50 hours.
Pay rate: $22.94/hour (minimum wage + $5/hour)
Standby Election Officer (SEO)
This position receives full training but is not given a specific assignment. They must remain on call during polling day. On polling day, they report to the Poll Supervisor to assist with the set-up of the polling place, and stay for at least 3 hours or as directed.
Work hours are as required for partial or full periods when the polls are open. Minimum time is 3 hours per polling day.
Pay rate: $20.00/hour (if the SEO covers another position, the pay rate is adjusted to that position's rate).