Elections Canada is currently recruiting returning officers in several ridings across Canada. This is a great opportunity to take part in democracy and embrace new challenges.
If your members are seeking new opportunities and are well-organized, committed and leaders in their community, tell them not to wait another day and encourage them to apply now.
Federal returning officers are responsible for the delivery and control of federal electoral events within their riding. Their work is by nature impartial and non-partisan, and they must conduct all business accordingly.
As part of our communication strategy, stakeholder support is key to achieving our communication and recruitment objectives. Sharing information about the recruitment of returning officers in your networks will help to attract qualified candidates. It will also be key to reaching some of our priority groups (including Indigenous electors, new electors and electors with disabilities).
Elections Canada is currently making it a priority to further include First Nations people in the administration of Elections Canada (as employees, election administrators and poll workers). The goal of this inclusion is to eventually do away with barriers for First Nations electors who live on reserves and wish to participate in Canada's electoral process.
Here are some tools to help you share information about Elections Canada's recruitment of returning officers:
Share this handout about opportunities in the recruitment of returning officers. Consider posting it where your members can see it such as at your office, in libraries, and community and learning centres.
Share important information about job opportunities for returning officers using the link below:
Returning Officers – Elections Canada
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Contact your members to spread the word about this job opportunity. Here are email samples you can adapt at your convenience.