Apply to work at a voting location during the 2026 municipal election

Burlington, Ont. — Aug. 18, 2026 — The City is looking for temporary election officials to help run Burlington’s 2026 municipal election. Election officials will support the advance voting period on Oct. 17 and 20 and on Voting Day, Oct. 26, 2026.

There are a variety of election positions available. All positions are paid and include a mandatory in-person training session. Interested individuals are invited to review job descriptions and apply at myvoteburlington.ca/work-the-election.

Individuals eligible to apply are:

• at least 18 years of age (16 years for the role of Information Assistant)
• a resident of Ontario
• legally entitled to work in Canada
• not a registered candidate or closely related to one.

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Quick Facts

• In October, eligible voters in Burlington will choose who they want to represent them on Burlington City Council in the 2026 municipal election, including: Mayor; City Councillor(s); and School Board Trustee.
• The Mayor and City Councillors also represent Burlington on Halton Regional Council.
• Nominations to run as a candidate in the 2026 municipal election are open until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. Learn more at myvoteburlington.ca.

Links and Resources

• Visit myvoteburlington.ca for all your 2026 Burlington election news, updates and information.
  
  
• To receive the latest news and updates about the city’s 2026 municipal election, residents can subscribe to the “News and Updates” at myvoteburlington.ca/subscribe.

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