Elections Ontario is looking for more than 70,000 people to work between Sept. 7 and Oct. 6 to help with the 40th provincial general election.
On average, between 700 to 800 people will be hired to work in each of the 107 Electoral Districts across Ontario.
When hiring, returning officers, who manage one of 107 electoral districts, specifically look for individuals with customer service experience and fluency in other languages. French speaking applicants are encouraged to apply to positions in their electoral districts to facilitate the voting process. Previous election experience is always an asset.
Elections Ontario strives to ensure that all workers receive election and customer service training.
Training has been developed to meet the diverse needs of voters so that the process at the polls is easy and convenient.
Pay for election work ranges from about $150 for election day for an information assistant to about $315/election day for an area manager.
Individuals interested in getting involved can immediately apply either online at wemakevotingeasy.ca using the interactive tool or can apply by email at info@elections.on.ca.
Alternatively, starting Sept. 7, individuals can apply by phone, or in person at their local returning office.
For more information on election employment opportunities, call the public contact centre at 1-888-ONT-VOTE where customer service representatives are ready to assist Mondays to Saturdays 9 am to 9pm and Sundays from noon to 5pm from now until election day.
Elections Ontario is the non-partisan agency responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referenda.
