Welcome to the Town of Essex 2026 Municipal Election Application Form

The Town of Essex is looking for Election Workers for the upcoming Municipal Elections on October 26, 2026.

Questions regarding the application form should be forwarded to elections@essex.ca or by phone 519-776-7336, ext. 1146.

Which Election Worker positions are you interested in working? (Please check all that apply)

Information Officer (IO)/Greeter

Voters’ List Amendments Clerk (VLAC)

Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)

Tabulator Deputy Returning Operator (TDRO)

Personal Information

Last Name

First Name

Current Address (including Street, House Number, City, and Postal Code)

Main Phone

Alt Phone

Email Address

Qualifications

Have you worked any Elections in the past?

Yes

No

Do you have access to a vehicle to transport supplies to and from voting locations and Town Hall (33 Talbot Street South)?

Yes

No

Availability

Please review the following key dates for the 2026 Municipal Election and provide your availability below.

Advance Polls:

Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Essex Centre (11 Hours)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM in McGregor (10 Hours)
Saturday, October 10, 2026 from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Harrow (11 Hours)
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM in Colchester (10 Hours)

Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (12 Hours)

When are you available to work?

I am available on the October 3, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Advance Poll.

I am available on the October 7, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Advance Poll.

I am available on the October 10, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Advance Poll.

I am available on the October 14, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Advance Poll.

I am available on Election Day, October 26, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 2001, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. The Town of Essex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) must be known in advance and will be provided upon request.