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Ontario NDP Caucus

Legislative Assistant

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$78K/yr

Legislative Assistant Status: Full-time (32 hours/week), Temporary (until May 2027) Department ... Experience in the Labour movement or NDP organization and election campaigns would be an asset. The ...

Patch & Permasearch

Tax Manager

Barrie, ON

$80K - $175K/yr

... Assist with performing the review of corporate and personal tax returns and tax projects ... elections (Section 85, CDA, etc.) is preferred Need help. Text or call 905-418-2040.

Columbia Forest Products

HR Generalist

Hearst, ON · On-site

$75K/yr

Conduct "On Boarding" New Hire Orientation with new employees. * Assist new hires with logging into cfpOne and completing benefit elections within first 30 days of employment. * Assist with employee ...

AGF

Senior Manager, Fund Oversight

Toronto, ON · On-site

CA$135K - CA$150K/yr

... elections as applicable, and reviewing HST calculations and HST returns prepared by service ... Governance / Product Support * Assist with oversight of the counterparty governance program to ...

Messer Group

Analyst, Pension & Benefits

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$78K - CA$104K/yr

Monitor demographic files and weekly deduction election reports to ensure timely updates * Prepare ad hoc reports and analytical insights for leaders; assist with year-end processes and audit ...

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How much do election assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for election assistant in Ontario is $17.58, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an election assistant?

An Election Assistant supports the administration of elections by assisting with voter registration, processing ballots, setting up polling stations, and providing information to voters. They may also help with clerical tasks, data entry, and election security measures. This role is typically temporary and requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an election assistant?

To thrive as an Election Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of election procedures, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with electronic poll books, ballot tabulation machines, and voter registration software is commonly required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you interact effectively with voters, colleagues, and supervisors. These competencies are essential to ensure election processes run smoothly, accurately, and in compliance with legal regulations.

What are the typical work hours and environment for an election assistant during an election cycle?

Election Assistants often work extended or irregular hours during the lead-up to and on election days, including early mornings, late evenings, and occasional weekends. The work environment is typically a combination of office settings for preparatory tasks and polling locations for on-site voter assistance. Collaboration with other election staff and precinct officials is central to the role, and duties can involve setting up equipment, verifying voter eligibility, and troubleshooting issues. While the schedule can be demanding during elections, this role offers valuable experience in the public sector and provides opportunities to participate in the democratic process.

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Infographic showing various Election Assistant job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,566 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Associate, Governance Advisory

Kingsdale Advisors

Toronto, ON • On-site

Full-time

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About Kingsdale Advisors

Kingsdale Advisors is a leading shareholder services and advisory firm with offices in Toronto and New York. Since 2003, public companies across North America have relied on Kingsdale to engage shareholders and support the successful execution of transactions and resolutions requiring shareholder approval.

Our multidisciplinary team provides specialized expertise in strategic and defensive advisory, governance advisory and proxy analytics, strategic communications, and voting analytics. Kingsdale has advised on many of the market’s largest and most high-profile proxy contests and transactions.

Your Role & How You Will Contribute

Based in Toronto, as a member of Kingsdale’s market leading Governance Advisory team, the Associate has the primary responsibility for the research & analytical approach towards executive compensation and corporate governance matters of public companies in Canada and the United States.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Prepare annual meeting reports assessing expected ISS, Glass Lewis, and institutional shareholder perspectives on director elections, auditor appointments, Say-on-Pay, equity plans, by-laws, and other shareholder voting matters
  • Analyze executive compensation programs, pay-for-performance alignment, equity plan design, board composition, governance practices, and shareholder proposal risks
  • Support vulnerability analyses of management and dissident nominees in contested or potentially contested director elections
  • Assist in identifying governance, performance, compensation, and board-related vulnerabilities that may be raised by activists, proxy advisors, or institutional investors
  • Assess client corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting as needed
  • Form and sustain ongoing relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide them with advisory services and expertise on executive compensation, corporate governance, and environmental & social (E&S) trends and best practices
  • Develop industry-leading intellectual capital and knowledge database on executive compensation, corporate governance, and E&S topics
  • Analyze public company filings on SEDAR+ and EDGAR
  • Review & develop knowledge of the materials for each event in which the department is involved
  • Review market news specific to executive compensation, corporate governance, E&S and keep group notified of relevant updates
  • Reach out to third party research contacts to obtain & procure information on executive compensation, corporate governance and E&S, as necessary
  • Maintain databases that are critical to the team and firm
  • Identify & recommend ways of improving efficiency, certainty, accuracy & control
  • Maximize utility from available resources, by assessing & incorporating applicability of acquired & free resources for informational, processing, operational & reporting use
  • Aid in the development & improvement of internal & external reports
  • Prepare presentations as required
  • Assist the Senior Director, Governance Advisory and other team members daily to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and professional manner
  • Other duties as assigned

Equity Statement

Kingsdale Advisors is a staunch advocate for diversity in all its forms, and especially welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as well as part of employment with Kingsdale Advisors. In accordance with the AODA Act, for applicants with disabilities accommodation will be provided throughout the search process.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Quantitative Analytics, or related discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in corporate governance and/or executive compensation research or a similar role is an asset
  • Experience at proxy advisory firms, compensation consultants or institutional shareholders preferred
  • Solid, demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, Copilot, S&P Capital IQ, LSEG, Bloomberg, and DisclosureNet
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience in client facing roles
  • Experience working with various analytical tools
  • Passion in corporate governance, executive compensation, E&S, M&A, and shareholder activism research
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality of deliverables
  • Experienced team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and dedication to mastering complex concepts
  • Ability to diagnose client needs and identify relevant resources
  • High proficiency in distilling massive amounts of data
  • Reliable, responsible, and motivated individual with excellent communication and presentation skills