Whitchurch-Stouffville is looking to hire residents to help run the upcoming municipal election on October 26, 2026, with pay of $300 for most roles. The town is accepting applications through its election website until July 5, and jobs are open to anyone 16 or older who can legally work in Canada.
Four types of positions are listed on the Election Jobs page: Deputy Returning Officer, Tabulator Operator, Revision Clerk, and Stand-By. The first three each pay a flat rate of $300, which covers a mandatory two-hour training session and any mileage during the work. Stand-By workers, who fill in as needed, receive $50.
To apply, candidates must be at least 16 on voting day, have reliable transportation to and from their assigned voting place or the Municipal Office, and be able to attend the training up to one month before election day. Applications are submitted through an online form at stouffvillevotes.ca/en/election-jobs/. The town says it will start contacting applicants after the July 5 deadline.
The hiring push comes as Whitchurch-Stouffville introduces a hybrid voting model this year to boost participation. In 2022, only 34.19 percent of registered voters cast a ballot, a drop that town officials called concerning. For 2026, online voting runs from October 17 until polls close at 8 p.m. on election day, and five in-person sites will operate at locations including 6240 Main Street, the Leisure Centre, the Town’s Municipal Offices building, the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, and the Ballantrae Community Centre.
Mayor Iain Lovatt was re-elected in 2022 with 51.67 percent of the vote. The current council also includes councillors from six wards, some of whom have spoken about the need for better civic engagement.
