Hiring Process
Returning Officers are responsible for hiring all election officers in their electoral division.
Online applications will be available when the hiring process begins. To apply, you will be required to provide the following information:
- Name and contact information (phone number and email address)
- Age confirmation. Returning Officers, Election Clerks, and Site Supervisors must be 18 years of age or older. Applicants for all other positions must over 16 years of age or older.
- Residential and mailing address: Your application will be provided to the returning office for the electoral division you reside in
- Previous election experience: Experience is not required for all positions, but is considered an asset
- Which position(s) you are interested in: Identify all positions that you are interested in working. During the hiring process you may be considered for additional roles.
- Dates you are available to work. Identify all dates you are available to work. Most advance voting positions require availability on all dates during the advance voting period.
- Languages spoken. Languages, in addition to English, are considered an asset.
- Confirmation you are eligible to be appointed as an election officer. Please see Work as an Election Officer for information on who is not eligible.
Your application will be directed to the Returning Officer for your electoral division based on your residential address. You may also be asked to work in electoral divisions adjacent to where you live if they need additional election workers.
Returning office staff will contact qualified applicants by phone or email to discuss their qualifications and available positions. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Successful applicants will receive an email with information about their work and training assignments, as well as instructions for completing their worker profile online. All election workers are required to complete online and classroom training to prepare them for their role.