Preparing for next provincial election

A growing provincial population also means more provincial constituencies. Saskatchewan voters will be casting votes within newly defined constituency boundaries during the 2015 provincial general election. The new provincial electoral boundaries will come into effect with the dissolution of 27th Legislative Assembly, just prior to the next election that is scheduled to be held November 2, 2015. If a by-election is required prior to dissolution of the assembly, it will be conducted on the boundaries that were established in 2002.

Currently, there are 58 provincial constituencies represented in Saskatchewan's Legislative Assembly. With the calling of the next general election, there will be 61 constituencies - adding three elected representatives to the Legislature.

Elections Saskatchewan, the election management body responsible for overseeing provincial elections, has already begun to prepare for the next general election under the new boundaries. Elections Saskatchewan is currently recruiting 61 Returning Officers and 61 Elections Clerks - one of each in all provincial constituencies.

"Managing a provincial general election is a massive undertaking; we require the assistance of over 10,000 people on Election Day. Returning Officers and Election Clerks in each constituency play a vital role in hiring, training and supervising this large workforce," said Michael Boda, Saskatchewan's Chief Electoral Officer. "We require good people that are up for a challenge."

Returning Officers fulfill an important responsibility in supporting Saskatchewan's democratic processes. While guided by the Chief Electoral Officer, they serve as the principal election official within a constituency and are responsible for the administering, conducting and reporting on electoral events. Elections Clerks assist and support the constituencies' Returning Officers. Those interested in applying should go to the Elections Saskatchewan website: www.elections.sk.ca

The Saskatchewan Provincial Constituency Boundaries Commission submitted their final report with recommended constituency boundaries to the legislature in October 2012. To see the commission's final report, including maps of new constituency boundaries, go to: www.saskboundaries.com

The Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly passed Bill 79 (The Representation Act, 2012) into law on May 15, 2013. To see the Bill go to: http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca

Elections Saskatchewan organizes, manages and oversees provincial electoral events. Elections Saskatchewan is an independent, non-partisan agency that receives its mandate from the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly.

Elections Saskatchewan ensures that candidates, political parties and interest groups comply with elections legislation and proper financial reporting.