If you’re looking for a temporary gig this spring that pays more than minimum wage, Elections Canada is now hiring across the country, and some jobs offer over $26 per hour. Plus, overtime is paid at time and a half.
With an anticipated federal election set to take place this spring, Elections Canada is looking to fill various positions to ensure voting day runs smoothly. The exact election date has yet to be confirmed, but hiring is already underway for jobs in all 338 ridings across Canada.
Along with competitive wages, workers may be expected to clock in longer hours on election day, meaning extra cash will likely be on the table.
Here’s a look at a few widely available positions.
Polling Station Supervisor
Salary: $26.46/hour
Job Description: Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the voting process at polling stations, ensuring compliance with the Canada Elections Act, supervising ballot counting, and transmitting results to the returning officer.
Apply here
Deputy Returning Officer
Salary: $20.01/hour
Job Description: Deputy returning officers ensure polls open and close on time, verify voter identity, provide ballots, and oversee the vote count at the end of the day.
Apply here
Registration Officer
Salary: $20.01/hour
Job Description: Registration officers manage voter registration desks, verify voter information, add names to the voter list, and assist with the ballot count.
Apply here
Information Officer
Salary: $20.01/hour
Job Description: Information officers assist with setting up and closing the polling station, greet and guide voters, and answer any questions they may have. They also help with ballot counting at the end of the night.
Apply here
Who can apply?
To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen, bilingual, and at least 16 years old on election day. Positions are also available for advance voting days, and while most election workers serve in their home riding, you can apply to work in another riding of your choice.
