Deputy Returning Officer - DRO

Town of Milton; Milton; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

The Town of Milton is seeking Deputies Returning Officers for a temporary assignment in Milton, Ontario. You will oversee a voting location, supervise election workers and ensure adherence to procedures during voting days, including setup, operation and closing procedures.

Ideal candidates have previous election experience and strong communication and problem-solving skills. Availability for long hours, a reliable vehicle, and the ability to backfill roles as needed are required.

Qualifications

• Previous election experience is required.
• Supervisory experience or prior similar role is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises one voting location and election workers.
• Sets up, opens and closes the voting location.
• Reports incidents or complaints to Town Clerk or designate promptly.

Skills

Election experience

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Reading voting procedures

Multi-tasking

Physical endurance

Job description

Job Type:TemporaryDepartment:Hourly Wage:$0.00Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):August 24, 2026Openings:50Position SummaryThe Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) oversees the voting location and manages election workers during voting.Major Job ResponsibilitiesSupervises one (1) voting location, including supervision of election workers at the voting locationSets up, opens and closes the voting locationReports any services that are disrupted, incidents that occur or complaints that are made at the voting location to the Town Clerk or designate in a timely manner.Contacts election workers to ensure your team is available to work on the prescribed days and times.Ensures staffing resources, supplies and voting locations layout conforms with the policies and procedures set out by the Town Clerk.Ensures the voting location is free of any candidate or third-party advertiser campaign materials and that such materials are removed from the voting location and propertyAssists electors with disabilities, if requestedSupervises elections workers to ensure proper procedures are being executed.Temporarily backfill an election worker role, if requiredEnsures scrutineers are following guidelines set forth within the voting locationResolves any issues at the voting location escalated by the election workersSecurely stores equipment and materials at the voting location each night during advance polls, if responsible for advance voting locationEnsures election supplies and technology from the voting location are returned to the Town of Milton after closing the last night of advance polls, and after election nightEducation & ExperiencePrevious election experience is requiredSupervisory experience or previous experience in this role is preferredAccess to a cellphone and vehicle to travel to and from the Town Hall and voting locationAvailability to work long hoursAbility to read and observe voting procedures at the voting location.Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills to resolve issues and communicate solutions to staff and the public in an efficient and timely manner.Ability to learn quickly, follow directions, and complete repetitive duties.Ability to multi-task.Some physical activity and lifting may be required to set up and dismantle the voting placeBe at least 18 years of age on advance poll day or election dayEvent Rate:$420 per day$80 for trainingNote to ApplicantsThis posting is for an existing job vacancy.The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.AccommodationsShould you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.How to ApplyInterested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on August 23, 2026.In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.