Election Jobs

Toronto Elections is not accepting new applications.

For future opportunities, in addition to meeting the requirements outlined for each specific position, you are eligible to apply for an election official position if you meet the following criteria:

• You are eligible to work in Canada
• You are 18 years of age or older on or before election day
• You have a valid Social Insurance Number

Payment Schedule

Election pay cheques are mailed to the address you provided/entered when you first created your Election Jobs account. The target date for you to receive your cheque is approximately six weeks after election day.

Record of Employment

Election Officials who worked 35 hours or more can view and print copies of their Record of Employment by creating and/or accessing their My Service Canada Account.

Deductions and Income Tax

Election Officials who work 35 hours or more and/or earn $500 or more are subject to statutory deductions, which may include income tax, Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan.

CPP

If you are exempt from CPP contributions and experienced deductions to your 2023 municipal election event pay, please contact the Canada Revenue Agency for guidance.

T4 Slips

T4 slips are only issued if statutory deductions are made from your election pay and will be issued by the City’s Pension, Payroll & Employee Benefits Division mid to late February of the following taxation year. If you worked less than 35 hours, you will not be issued a T4 slip.

Expense Claims

Expenses you may incur, including cell phone use, parking, mileage and transit, were considered when determining pay rates for each position. Expense claims are not eligible for reimbursement.

Training Payment

Compensation for training hours are included in your event pay. Please note:

• If you attend training, but do not fulfill your work assignment, you will not be paid.
• If you don’t attend training, you will be removed from your work assignment.

Special Requirement

• Must have supervisory experience or previous experience in this role.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Manages a large voting place with 5 – 12 staff
• Manages the voting place to ensure staff are following correct procedures
• Distributes and packs up supplies, and completes all paperwork
• Sets up, opens and closes the voting place
• Must have access to a cell phone
• Must have excellent customer service and problem solving skills
• Must be highly organized and a team player
• Previous election experience an asset
• Some physical activity and lifting may be required to set up and dismantle the voting place

Time Commitment

• Mandatory training sessions:
  • In-class: approximately 2 hours
  • Online: approximately 1 hour
• Election day: 8 a.m. to approximately 9 p.m.

Pay

$425

Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)

Special Requirement

• Must have supervisory experience or previous experience in this role.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Manages a small voting place with 1 – 4 staff
• Manages the voting place to ensure staff are following correct procedures
• Distributes and packs up supplies, and completes all paperwork, including Voters’ List Amendment Applications
• Sets up, opens and closes the voting place
• Operates a vote tabulator
• Must have access to a cell phone
• Must have excellent customer service and problem solving skills
• Must be highly organized and a team player
• Previous election experience an asset
• Some physical activity and lifting may be required to set up and dismantle the voting place

Time Commitment

• Mandatory training sessions:
  • In-class: approximately 2 hours
  • Online: approximately 1 hour
• Election day: 8 a.m. to approximately 9 p.m.

Pay

$395

Access Officer

All Staff are Required to Acknowledge the Following Declaration

If appointed to a voting place position:

I will act faithfully in the capacity set out in my appointment and perform all the duties required by law without partiality, fear, favour or affection;

That I will maintain and aid in maintaining the secrecy of the voting; and I will not, nor attempt to:

• Interfere with an elector when they are marking their ballot;
• Obtain or communicate any information as to how an elector is about to vote or has voted; or
• Directly or indirectly, induce an elector or show their marked ballot to any person.

I also declare:

I have not and will not engage in political activity including:

• Supporting or opposing a candidate before or during an election
• Seeking nomination or being a candidate or registered third party advertiser in the election
• Canvassing or campaigning on a Toronto municipal referendum question
• I am not a family member of an individual seeking nomination or being a candidate; and
• The information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

If you are unable to access a computer or internet connection to apply online or attend a virtual interview, there may be equipment and access available to you through Toronto Public Library locations, many Toronto Employment Social Services locations or community employment hubs. If you require assistance, call the Toronto Elections recruitment line at 416-338-1111 and press 2, or TTY 711 (relay service).

The health and safety of election workers and voters is a top priority.

Toronto Elections works closely with public health authorities to follow Provincial requirements and implement health and safety guidelines that ensure voting places are safe for everyone during an election.