Deputy Returning Officer (Several Positions)

Position Details

• Job Title: Deputy Returning Officer
• Job Category: Administrative/Clerical
• Job Type: Casual
• Contract Duration: Election Day
• Hours of Work: Other
• Salary: $20.75 - $20.75/Hour
• Date Posted: August 17, 2026
• Closing Date: September 8, 2026

The Role

For the 2026 Municipal Election, the deputy returning officer reports to the site supervisor and is responsible for issuing ballots to voters and assisting voters in making amendments to the voters’ list. Three to four deputy returning officers are assigned to each voting place on advance voting days and voting day. Potential hours of work are as follows:

• Friday, October 16 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Monday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Successful candidates may be hired to work a maximum of two of the above dates. Those applying may also be assigned to work at a special voting place in a long-term care or retirement home; these operate on Voting Day, Monday October 26, 2026.

Deputy returning officers must attend a one-hour training session between September 28 and October 14, 2026. A handbook will be provided at the training that summarizes deputy returning officer duties and the procedures to be followed before and during voting day.

Meet Your Department

We uphold transparency and accountability in local government by managing official records, legislative processes, and public access to information. Our team coordinates Council meetings, prepares agendas, and delivers essential services like licensing and compliance, ensuring residents can engage confidently with their city.

What You'll Do

• Striking voters off the voters’ list after confirming voter identity
• Assisting voters in making amendments to the voters list
• Counting and recording the number of ballots received from the site supervisor
• Providing impartial instructions to voters on how to mark their ballot
• Assisting in the set up and tear down of the voting place
• Other duties as assigned

To Qualify, You'll Need

• Strong computer skills, including excellent keyboarding skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• High school preferred
• Previous municipal election experience preferred
• Additional spoken languages considered an asset

Why Us?

Join a team that’s building more than a city - we’re building a community where people thrive. At the City of Kingston, your work has real impact: safer streets, greener spaces, inclusive experiences, innovative transit, creative public spaces, and brighter futures for all.

We’re more than just a municipal government - we’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and community-builders who take pride in shaping the place we call home. As an employer, we’re committed to your growth, your well-being, and creating an environment where every voice counts. Your career is more than a job - it’s where your impact begins.

Why You’ll Love It Here

We provide our employees with a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, which may include extended health coverage, travel and life insurance, and long-term disability. Specific benefits can vary depending on your role and terms of employment.

In addition, employees may enjoy access to:

• OMERS defined pension plan
• Vacation entitlements
• Employee wellness and assistance programs and resources
• Ongoing training and education opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Corporate perks such as discounted transit and fitness passes
• Learning & development resources and networks
• Relocation assistance and local resources

How to Apply

Submit your online application by 11:59 PM on the job posting closing date. Click the 'APPLY HERE' button to complete your application.

Applicants must demonstrate in their submission how they meet the minimum education and experience requirements of the position. Please include any relevant education documents (degrees, diplomas, or certificates) to your profile.

Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment and selection process to support a barrier-free experience for all candidates in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations, please let us know. For more information, you can contact us at hrcity@cityofkingston.ca.

Thank you to everyone who applies. While we value each application, only those advancing in the recruitment process will be contacted. All personal information will be handled in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

The City of Kingston may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools throughout the recruitment process. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified municipal staff.

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Our Commitment

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.