Working for the election

The advance poll Area Manager and election day Area Manager supervise assigned polls within different voting locations; travel is required. The Area Manager is required to have a valid driver’s license, use of a vehicle and a cellular phone. Responsibilities also include:

• Contacting poll officials prior to advance polls or polling day
• Arriving early at assigned voting locations and ensuring polls are open on time
• Ensuring the poll layout conforms with Elections Ontario standards
• Resolving any issues that may arise
• Ensuring that results are called in and that each statement of the poll is balanced
• Returning all materials to the returning office as directed by the Returning Officer

Pay:

Advance polls $234.90 per day
Election day $314.59 flat fee
Training $0.00 (Included in per day and flat fee)
Cellphone (advance polls) $2.50 per day
Cellphone (election day) $15.00 flat fee

The SDRO supervises assigned polls within one voting location; travel throughout the day is not required. The SDRO may require a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle and have a cellular telephone. Responsibilities also include:

• Contacting poll officials prior to polling day
• Ensuring polls are open on time
• Ensuring the poll layout conforms with Elections Ontario standards
• Resolving any issues that may arise
• Ensuring that results are called in and that each statement of the poll is balanced
• Returning all materials to the returning office as directed by the Returning Officer

Pay:

Election day $230.70 flat fee
Training $45.00 flat fee
Cellphone $15.00 flat fee

The DRO is responsible for setting up and disassembling their assigned poll and assisting the SDRO with the overall set up of the multiple polls. Responsibilities also include:

• Processing electors eligible to vote at the poll
• Issuing ballots to electors
• Completing all paperwork for their poll, including balancing the results and returning all materials to the returning office as directed by the Returning Officer

Pay:

Advance Polls $183.51 per day
Election day $196.63 flat fee
Training $45.00 flat fee
Cellphone (advance polls) $2.50 per day

The Poll Clerk reports directly to the Deputy Returning Officer. The Poll Clerk works closely with the DRO to ensure the proper functioning of the poll. Responsibilities also include:

• Assisting in setting up, opening and disassembling the poll as required
• Locating electors name on the polling day List of Electors and striking the electors name from the polling day List of Electors

Pay:

Advance Polls $180.00 per day
Election day $157.30 flat fee
Training $45.00 flat fee

The TDRO is appointed to maintain the proper operation of the voting equipment and assist electors with questions or issues with the voting equipment. Responsibilities also include:

• Unpacking and packing the voting equipment
• Performing logic and accuracy tests on the voting equipment
• Trouble shooting problems that may arise with the voting equipment

Pay:

Advance Polls $180.00 per day
Training $20.00 per hour

The PDRA is responsible for ensuring electors, who are eligible to vote at that location, are properly processed to allow them to vote. Responsibilities also include:

• Verifying whether an elector's name appears on the Polling Day List of Electors
• Assisting an elector to complete an Addition to the List of Electors (F0520) form

Pay:

Election day $157.30 flat fee
Training $45.00 flat fee

The APIA or PDIA is responsible for greeting electors as they enter the voting location, requesting that electors have the appropriate identification ready and directing them to the appropriate poll or to the help desk for further assistance.

Your Returning Officer will advise you regarding other payment for expenses incurred while performing the job.

Pay:

Advance polls $13.00 per hour
Election day $13.00 per hour
Training $26.00 flat fee