Toronto residents endorsed to apply for one of thousands of positions for municipal election

Hiring for Toronto elections. Credit Facebook Official

Applications for more than 15,000 temporary paid positions to help deliver the 2022 municipal election reportedly are being accepted starting today by Toronto Elections.

Election day for this year is Monday, October 24.

Positions that are available include managing deputy returning officers, ballot officers, tabulator officers, and customer service officers.

Applicants who are at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in Canada are encouraged to apply for a position through the Toronto Elections Jobs webpage.

People without access to a computer, or to the Internet and who require assistance applying for an election position can call the recruitment line at 416-338-1111 and press 2, or TTY 416-338-0TTY (0889).

In addition to learning about how to run a fair and accessible election, successful applicants who work at the election can sharpen their skills in customer service, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork.

Necessary efforts will be made to place applicants in their preferred position at a voting location closest to their identified home address.

More information about the Toronto municipal election is available on the Toronto Elections webpage.

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