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APPLICATION FOR CITY OF STRATFORD MUNICIPAL ELECTION WORKERS

Thank you for your interest in working the 2026 Stratford Municipal and School Board Election. All applicants must complete this application and may be required to complete a phone or video interview.

All communications with applicants will be via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address on this application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Voting Period: Friday, October 16, 2026 to Monday, October 26, 2026

Election Day: Monday, October 26, 2026

Potential Election Staff Duties:

greet electors and confirm their proof of identity
set up and take down of voting places at nursing homes and institutions
transporting election supplies
assist electors with electronic voting, if requested
process applications from eligible electors to amend the Voters’ List
check voter information on electronic Voters’ List

PART 1 – Please complete all sections

Name (First and Last Name):

Telephone Number:

E-mail Address:

Mailing Address (Street Name, Number, City, Province):

Postal Code:

Are you able to attend a training session in the:

Morning

Afternoon

Do you have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle all day during the Voting Period of October 16 to 26, 2026? (persons assigned to nursing homes and institutions may travel to more than one facility on that particular day)

Yes

Are you able to lift and carry items that weigh 15 to 20 pounds as some positions may be required to transport election equipment and supplies?

Yes

Do you have previous experience working in a municipal, provincial, or federal election?

Yes

Do you have any management or supervisory experience?

Yes

Do you have experience working or volunteering in a customer service capacity?

Yes

Are you comfortable sitting for prolonged periods of time?

Yes

Are you comfortable standing for prolonged periods of time?

Yes

Are you comfortable working on a computer?

Yes

What type of activities do you use a computer for? Check all that apply:

Microsoft Outlook for email

Word

Excel

Web browsing

Are you comfortable working on a laptop?

Yes

Are you comfortable searching on the internet using a browser and entering data on computer-based forms?

Yes

Are you comfortable with learning new software?

Yes

Are you comfortable talking with the public and directing them to the appropriate station?

Yes

Are you comfortable completing forms for revisions to the Voters List?

Yes

Are you comfortable working at a Nursing Home or Institution

Yes

Are you a candidate, third party advertiser, or the family member of a candidate/third party advertiser running for office in the 2026 Municipal Election?

Yes

Are you willing to be a standby worker and be available for work at the last moment? i.e., the morning of the election?

Yes

What type of position would you be interested in? Such as greeter, revision assistant, voter help assistant, nursing home/institution assistant, standby?

Are you an existing employee of the City of Stratford?

Yes

PART 2 – Availability

Please indicate your availability during the period of Friday, October 16 at 10:00 a.m., to Monday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m.

1. What days during the voting period are you available to work, if selected? Please indicate if you are available for morning, afternoon or evening shifts?

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

If you are hired, you must be available all day on your assigned voting day/shift.
Arrangements are being made for residents of seniors’ and nursing homes and at the Stratford General Hospital to vote at their place of residence.
This election is being conducted using internet or telephone voting known as e-voting.
Attendance at an election training session is mandatory for all election staff. Training will be held on Wednesday, October 14).
Election staff cannot be a candidate or third party advertiser in this election or the spouse, sibling, parent, child or grandparent or grandchild of a candidate/third party advertiser.
Election pay is between $30.00 to $40.00 per hour worked depending on the position being fulfilled.

PART 3 – Acknowledgment

Please note that this application does not guarantee placement and you may be required to complete an interview. If selected you will be contacted via the email address provided on this application. Successful applicants will be required to attend election training in early October.

By signing below you are declaring that:

The information provided by me in this application is to the best of my knowledge and an accurate statement of the facts.

I understand that falsified statements on this application shall be considered sufficient cause for dismissal. Further, should any of my information on this Application change since being submitted to the City, I will advise the Clerk’s Office immediately.

I declare that I am available to work on the shifts indicated during the Voting Period of Friday October 16 to Monday, October 26 and if this changes, I will advise the Clerk’s Office as soon as possible.

I declare that I am not a candidate or third party advertiser in this election or the spouse, sibling, parent, child or grandparent or grandchild of a candidate/third party advertiser.

I understand that I must declare a conflict and will be unable to work the election if I am a relative of a candidate of this election or if I work on the campaign of a candidate in this election.

Signature:

Clear

Date:

If you require further information about this opportunity, please contact the City Clerk's Office at 519-271-0250 extension 5237 or email Clerk's Office.

The City of Stratford is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance. Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance.

Notice of Collection

Personal information, as defined by Section 2 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 and in accordance with the provisions of MFIPPA. The information collected will be used to recruit staff for the 2026 municipal and school board election. For questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this information please contact the City Clerk at 519-271-0250 extension 5329 or email Clerk's Office.