The MD of Opportunity No. 17 is currently seeking workers (Polling clerks and Deputy Returning Officers) for the General Municipal Election:

Wabasca – 6
Calling Lake – 5
Red Earth Creek – 2
Trout Lake – 2
Peerless Lake – 2
Chipewyan Lake – 2
Sandy Lake – 2
*Subject to change

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age;
  • Have own transportation;
  • Available to work extended hours (12+ hours) on Election Day (October 20, 2025)
  • Some knowledge and experience in municipal and/or any other elections is preferred; some training will be provided. Date of training will be specified by the Returning Officer.

Duties include:

  • Becoming familiar with the Local Authorities Election Act and its regulations;
  • Assist in the preparation of required election materials prior to Election Day;
  • Assist in the setting up of polling stations on Election Day;
  • Deputy Returning Officers will conduct the unofficial count and communicate the results;
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Returning Officer

The successful candidates must be at their polling stations at all times during election day; lunch provisions must be pre-arranged. Deadline for submission of Letters of Interest is September 19, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Letters of interest can be emailed to: lynda.gray@mdopportunity.ab.ca or terah.yellowknee@mdopportunity.ab.ca or send by mail to the attention of:

Lynda Gray, Returning Officer
Terah Yellowknee, Substitute Returning Officer

Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17
Box 60, 2077 Mistassiniy Road North Wabasca AB T0G 2K0

Phone: (780) 891-3778

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