Election Poll Clerks

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.

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.

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
• 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

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:

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.