Employment Opportunities

Work at Oakville's Municipal Election on Monday, October 22, 2018

If you are interested in working on October 22, complete the following application form. All applicants will be required to take a short test and an in-person interview. This reference sheet (pdf) is needed to complete the test. You will be able to schedule an interview using our online tool once your application is submitted.

  • All election workers are required to attend a mandatory training session.
  • Voting day hours of work are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Pay rates include training and mileage.

Alternatively, you may apply in person, at the Clerk’s department, on the second floor of the Oakville Municipal Building.
 

The Assistant Deputy Returning Officer (ADRO) will report to the Supervising Deputy Returning Officer (SDRO).

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • assist with voting location set up and opening procedures;
  • check voter identification and instruct voters on voting procedures;
  • confirm that voters' names are on the voters' list and record voters;
  • issue ballots;
  • assist voters as required;
  • complete and process revision forms, where required;
  • assist with voting location closing procedures;
  • pack up supplies;
  • remain at the location until all closing procedures have been completed.

The Greeter will report to the Supervising Deputy Returning Officer (SDRO).

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • assist with voting location set up and opening procedures;
  • arrange and display all signage;
  • greet voters and ask for voter identification and voter notification card;
  • confirm voter is at the correct voting location and demonstrate how to properly mark ballot;
  • assist voters with special needs, as required;
  • administer 'Oath of Qualification';
  • assist with voting location closing procedures;
  • remain at the location until all closing procedures have been completed.

The Tabulator Officer will report to the Supervising Deputy Returning Officer (SDRO).

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • assist with voting location set up and opening procedures;
  • check voter identification and instruct voters on voting procedures;
  • insert ballots in vote tabulator;
  • assist voters as required;
  • assist with voting location closing procedures;
  • pack up supplies;
  • remain at the location until all closing procedures have been completed.