Job Description

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Courier focusing on delivery of the Mail-in Voting program within Toronto Elections in the City Clerk's Office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Operates city vehicles to deliver and pick up election supplies and equipment as directed, and transports staff to various locations.
• Loads/unloads election supplies and equipment such as; Mail-in Voting drop boxes, office supplies, cardboard, equipment, boxes, etc.
• Performs clerical duties such as receiving inventory, proofing and distributing Mail-in Voting documents and supplies, data input, photocopying/faxing, sorting, collating, filing and drafting correspondence, etc.
• Provides set up of election equipment and supplies.
• Maintains storage area and performs quality inventory control.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• Possession of a valid Province of Ontario Driver’s License Class "G" and the ability to qualify for a City Equipment Operations license.

• Experience working in a customer service environment, responding to customer inquiries and dealing directly with staff and the public in-person, by email and by phone relating to Mail-in Voting operations.

• Experience collecting, reviewing and processing incoming applications and returning Mail-in Voting packages.

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook).

• Experience working with Voting systems and other Voting technologies is an asset.

You must also have:

• Ability to lift materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to work in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to travel to various work locations across the City of Toronto.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the public and follow instructions.
• Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills, including attention to detail, and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in public relations when dealing with members of the public, and all levels of staff, including elected officials.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
• Ability to work long hours during peak periods including evening, statutory holidays and weekends as required.
• Elections experience would be considered an asset.
• Fluency in another language would be considered an asset.