Sapporo’s Chuo Ward Seeks Temporary Election Staff Ahead of Possible February Vote

Overview

• Applications opened on January 14, 2026, and will be accepted until all positions are filled.
• The ward aims to hire about eight office staff for the election commission secretariat and about 25 workers for early voting operations.
• Office staff are expected to work roughly from 27 or 20 days before the election through 19 days after, while early voting staff would serve from about 15 days before through election day.
• Work sites include the Chuo Ward Office and a planned second early voting location at Air Water no Mori, with assignments subject to change.
• Applicants must call first, then submit a photo-attached resume by mail or in person, after which document screening and an interview follow with decisions delivered by phone or letter and an initial conditional employment period.