Returning Officer
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What is a Returning Officer?
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What can you expect?
What is most rewarding in this role?
Returning Officers can expect to work the following hours for the pre-election, election and post-election periods:
- Pre-election:
- January - July 2025 (10-20 hours)
- July - December 2025 (5-10 hours)
- January - April 2026 (15-25 hours)
Note: From January 2025 to April 2026, Returning Officers can expect part-time, variable hours. The hours are estimated. Training sessions may require Returning Officers to have full-day availability for 4 to 5 days.
- Election period:
- May - June 2026 (full-time hours, 6 days per week)
- Post-election:
- July - September 2026 (part-time, variable hours)
Note: The above timeframes are subject to change, as by-elections and referenda may be called in a Returning Officer’s assigned electoral district.
| Period | Rate: Effective October 1st 2022 |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $45 |
| May-June 2026 – Election period | $21,375 |