Persons Ineligible

As per the Election Act, the following persons are not eligible to work as election officers: 

  • Members of the Parliament of Canada; 
  • Members of the Legislative Assembly; 
  • Councillors under the Municipal Government Act
  • Trustees of a board of trustees under the School Act
  • Candidates; 
  • Official agents; 
  • Judges of federal or provincial courts; and 
  • Persons who have, within the immediately preceding 10 years, been convicted of an indictable offence where the penalty that may be imposed for that offense is greater than 2 years’ imprisonment. 

If you are uncertain if you are ineligible, please contact us.