Machine Operator -Several Positions

Position Details

• Job Type: Casual
• Salary: $19.58 - $19.58/Hour
• Closing Date: September 8, 2026
• Hours of Work: Other (dates and times specified in description)
• Department: Elections

The Role

For the 2026 Municipal Election, the machine operator reports to the site supervisor and is responsible for setting up and operating the optical scan vote tabulator and the accessible voting equipment in the voting place. One machine operator is 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.

Machine operators must attend a one-hour training session between September 28 and October 14, 2026. A handbook will be provided at the training that summarizes machine operator duties and the procedures to be followed before and during days of work.

What you'll do

• Feeding ballots into the optical scan vote tabulator, ensuring they are successfully read and counted
• Setting up and taking down the optical scan vote tabulator, ballot box and accessible voting equipment
• Aiding voters when there is an error or warning message on the optical scan vote tabulator
• Picking up and returning the optical scan vote tabulator, ballot box and accessible voting equipment to the Elections Office
• Administering voting sessions using the accessible voting equipment
• Other duties as assigned

To qualify, you'll need

• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent problem solving skills
• High school preferred
• Previous municipal election experience preferred
• Additional spoken languages considered an asset
• Familiarity with electronic equipment and troubleshooting errors with electronic equipment

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

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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.

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