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The City of Vaughan is now recruiting for the 2018 Municipal Election on October 22, 2018!

The City of Vaughan Municipal Election will take place on October 22, 2018. Individuals are being recruited to work in key positions on Voting Day. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable professional development experience while contributing to one of the most fundamental aspects of democracy. Interested applicants are invited to complete and submit an online application. The application link can be found at the bottom of this page. Please ensure to read the overview of the two types of positions available, as well as the key qualifications required.

Disclaimer: We aim to place election officials in their preferred area of the City, however we may assign you to another area based on operational requirements.

There are two types of positions available to work on Voting Day:

· Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)

· Tabulator Deputy Returning Officer (TDRO)

Deputy Returning Officer (DRO)

Job Type: Temporary – One Day (October 22, 2018) (plus attendance at mandatory training session)

Wage: $225.00

Hours of Training: 2 hours

Hours of Work: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm (approximate)

Location: City of Vaughan

Responsibilities - Deputy Returning Officer (DRO):

· Helps to set up, open, and close the voting location

· Processes Voters’ List Revision Forms to add voters or correct information on the Voters’ List

· Manages supplies and ballots

· Picks up and returns supplies, and completes all paperwork

· Sets up, opens and closes the voting place

· Must attend mandatory training session at Vaughan City Hall (approximately 2 hours)

· Must complete online training module

· Voting Day time commitment is approximately 8:00 am to 9:00 pm or until all duties fulfilled

Qualifications - Deputy Returning Officer (DRO):

· Experience using computers including data entry and basic troubleshooting

· Past election experience is considered an asset

· Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills

· Knowledge of a second language is considered an asset: including Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin), Farsi, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu

· Must be able to lift and carry items that weigh up to 40lbs

· Must have access to reliable personal transportation

The deadline for applications is August 31, 2018

APPLY NOW

Tabulator Deputy Returning Officer (TDRO)

Job Type: Temporary – One Day (October 22, 2018) (plus attendance at mandatory training session)

Wage: $225.00

Hours of Training: 2 hours

Hours of Work: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm (approximate)

Location: City of Vaughan

Responsibilities – Tabulator Deputy Returning Officer (TDRO):

· Assists with setting up and closing the voting place

· Processes ballots with voters

· Feeds ballots into the vote tabulator

· Must attend mandatory training session at Vaughan City Hall (approximately 2 hours)

· Must complete online training module

· Voting Day time commitment is approximately 8:00 am to 9:00 pm or until all duties fulfilled

Qualifications – Tabulator Deputy Returning Officer (TDRO):

· Past election experience is considered an asset

· Excellent customer service and problem-solving skills

· Knowledge of a second language is considered an asset: including Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin), Farsi, Italian, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu

· Must be able to lift and carry items that weigh up to 40lbs

· Must have access to reliable personal transportation

The deadline for applications is August 31, 2018

APPLY NOW

Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted by e-mail to receive training and location assignments.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds.

The City of Vaughan is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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