Coquitlam has opened applications for paid temporary workers for the 2026 General Local Election, with roles tied to advance voting dates and general voting day on Saturday, October 17.
The city posted the recruitment notice on July 23, saying approximately 250 temporary staff will be needed. The practical takeaway is simple: residents who want short-term civic work can review the roles and apply through the city's election-worker application page.
What roles are open
Coquitlam says available roles include election officials, alternate presiding election officials, and presiding election officials. The listed work includes voting clerks, machine or tabulator attendants, greeters, staff who help set up and close voting places, and supervisors who oversee voting locations.
The city lists pay at $24 per hour plus 4% in lieu for election officials, $34 per hour plus 4% in lieu for alternate presiding election officials, and $38 per hour plus 4% in lieu for presiding election officials. Staff are also paid $50 for attending one mandatory training session.
Dates and eligibility
Workers are needed for advance voting on October 5, 7, 8, 10, 13, and 15, plus general voting day on October 17. Coquitlam's application page says workers will be scheduled for general voting day and may also be scheduled for advance voting.
Coquitlam says selected workers must be able to attend mandatory training before the election. The recruitment notice says workers need to be available to work their selected day from 7 a.m. to about 9 p.m.
Eligibility is broader than only experienced election staff. The city says workers must be at least 16, legally allowed to work in Canada, comfortable communicating in English, able to travel to the assigned voting location, and available for training and the selected voting shift.
Where to apply
Coquitlam links residents to the Election Application, which lists position details and collects applications. The city's elections page is the broader source for local election information.
The useful next step is to check the application page for current role descriptions, training details, and scheduling instructions. The city says preference may be given to people who live in Coquitlam, are familiar with Windows-based computers, or have previous election experience.
