The 40,000 people who call Rocky View County home live in a diverse blend of rural, hamlet, and country residential communities on one million acres to the west, north, and east of Calgary. Our dedicated employees work with a variety of stakeholders to develop innovative and unique solutions for our complex municipality. To continue to enhance the quality of life in our communities, we seek individuals who thrive on challenges, who provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment, and whose positive energy enables the County to grow and prosper.
Position Summary
Mark your calendar for Monday, October 20, 2025! Rocky View County is recruiting Presiding Deputy Returning Officers (PDROs) and Deputy Returning Officers (DROs) who want to be on the front lines of democracy for the upcoming 2025 Municipal Election. Election workers play an important front-line role in ensuring that the election process follows the rules as voters make their democratic choice. A map of the County’s electoral divisions is available at https://www.rockyview.ca/electoral-divisions.
Our ideal candidates are people who are: well organized; take pride in customer service; show sound judgement; and are able to navigate interpersonal settings with sensitivity and discretion. Does this describe you? If so, we would love to receive your application to join our election team.
Core Accountabilities
Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) – Election Day Team: Think of DROs as the boots on the ground. They assist in facilitating the voting process on election day by interacting with voters and ensuring the election process is executed according to the rules. By doing their job well, they also enable electors to vote in an orderly fashion.
Wage: $450 flat rate
Time Commitment:
Able to attend one of the following 3-hour training sessions:
Session 1 – September 29, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Session 2 – October 2, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Session 3 – October 4, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Able to work long hours (9:00 AM – midnight) on election day (Oct 20).
Position Requirements
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
*All required training and support for successful applicants will be provided by the County.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
