FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 24,2011
Toronto – Elections Ontario is looking for more than 70,000 energetic, organized and motivated individuals to work between September 7 and October 6 to help support the delivery of the 40th Provincial General Election.
On average, between 700-800 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/election day for an Information Assistant to about $315/election day for an Area Manager.
Individuals interested in getting involved in the 40th Provincial General Election can apply today either online at wemakevotingeasy.ca using our interactive tool or can apply by email at info@elections.on.ca. Alternatively, starting September 7, individuals can apply by phone, or in person at their local returning office.
For more information on election employment opportunities, call our public contact centre at 1-888-ONT-VOTE where customer service representatives are ready to assist you Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. from now until election day.
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Elections Ontario is the non-partisan agency responsible for administering provincial elections, by-elections and referenda.
Elections Ontario Media Relations:
416.212.6186 / 1.866.252.2152
media@elections.on.ca
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