Elections Ontario - Returning Officer Application
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  • Elections Ontario - Returning Officer Application

  • Thank you for your interest in the Returning Officer position. To apply, please complete the following application and upload your resume and cover letter.

    While Elections Ontario appreciates all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants for their submissions.

    Accommodation
    Elections Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Elections Ontario at 1-888-668-8683, Fax at 1-866-714-2809, TTY at 1-888-292-2312 or hr@elections.on.ca. Your needs will be accommodated under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

    For help accessing this application, please call 416-237-1500 (1-866-598-1500) and eo@hra.on.ca.

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  • 1. Eligibility

  • 2. Electoral Districts

    Please select two electoral districts (in order of preference). *French designated electoral districts where the RO having bilingual proficiency is an asset** French designated electoral districts where the RO having a professional working knowledge of French is an asset
  • 3. Bilingual Designation - English and French

    Some of the electoral districts are designated bilingual in English and French, where having bilingual proficiency is an asset.
  • a. How would you describe your speaking proficiency in French? Please read the descriptions and check the appropriate box below.

    None: I do not speak French

    Novice: I know isolated words, some common phrases and basic courtesies.

    Intermediate: I am able to handle simple communicative tasks and social situations. I can ask and answer questions and participate in simple conversations on topics beyond the most immediate needs.

    Advanced (professional working knowledge): I can speak coherently linking sentences together smoothly so that the response is more than just a collection of sentences. I can verbalize my ideas and thoughts clearly and logically.

    Advanced-Plus: I can speak at length about a topic using both main and supporting arguments. I can provide detailed explanations, descriptions and narration and discuss a wide range of interests.

    Superior and/or Native Speaker: I can present arguments convincingly and explain complicated or technical procedures and processes. I possess the language skills to negotiate, advise, persuade and propose and defend a course of action effectively. I have the grammar and vocabulary to verbalize ideas and thoughts ranging from the concrete to the conceptual. 

  • 3. Bilingual Designation - English and French

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  • b. How would you describe your writing proficiency in French? Please read the descriptions and check the appropriate box below.

    None/basic: I cannot write/I can write isolated words and common phrases

    Intermediate: I can write in simple sentences, complete forms, write short messages and take simple notes and instructions.

    Advanced: I can join sentences in simple discourse of several paragraphs in length. I can handle uncomplicated, routine business correspondence as well as narratives and descriptions of a factual nature on familiar topics.

    Superior: I can express myself effectively in most formal and informal writing on practical, social and professional topics. I can present arguments and handle concepts effectively

  • 4. Technology

    Experience with computer technology systems are an important asset of being a Returning Officer.
  • Please explain your comfort level in the following categories.

    1 = Not Proficient

    2 = Beginner

    3 = Intermediate 

    4 = Advanced

  • 5. Optional Question

  • Application Source

  • Resume & Cover Letter

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  • Confirmation

  • Application Disqualification - Eligibility

    Thank you for your interest. Based on your response, you do not meet the requirements for this recruitment. Unfortunately, this means your application cannot be considered further. We appreciate the time you’ve taken to apply and wish the best in your future endeavours.

    Click "SUBMIT" to complete this application. 

  • By submitting an application to Elections Ontario, you are confirming that if selected, you will be required to complete a Criminal Background and Social Media checks and complete mandatory forms including but not limited to Code of Conduct, Non-Partisan Question, Statement of Relationship.

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