Field Interviewer (Door-to-Door Voter Surveys), Toronto Municipal Election

Company Description Pollwright is a research-focused organization that helps clients understand voter attitudes and behavior through accurate, on-the-ground data collection. The company specializes in designing and conducting surveys that capture real-world perspectives to inform political, civic, and community decision-making. Team members work with structured tools and guidance to ensure survey responses are reliable and useful.

The role

We’re building a field team to conduct in-person voter surveys across Toronto around the October 26 municipal election. You’ll go door to door in assigned neighbourhoods, and run a short survey with residents who agree to take part. This is research, not sales or campaigning: you won’t be selling anything or advocating for any candidate.

What you’ll do

• Canvass assigned streets and buildings, following a set route and contact protocol
• Run a 3 to 5 minute survey , recording answers accurately
• Respect residents’ choice to decline and follow all privacy and consent procedures
• Check in with your field lead at the start and end of each shift
• Stay strictly non-partisan while on shift, including in what you wear and say

Details

• Sunday, October 25: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., door-to-door surveys. Lunch provided, plus breaks.
• Monday, October 26: Exit polling, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. door-to-door surveys. Lunch provided, plus breaks.
• Rate: $30/hour
• TTC: Reimbursed
• Status: Independent contractor
• Location: Neighbourhoods and voting places across Toronto

How to apply

Email [email protected] with “Field Interviewer” in the subject line. Include your name, your availability for Sunday and Monday, and any languages you speak. Shifts start this Sunday, so apply as soon as possible.

Pollwright welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available on request throughout the recruitment process; contact [email protected] to arrange.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak clearly, listen actively, and engage respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated reliability and time management skills, including punctuality, organization, and the ability to follow assigned routes and daily survey targets.
• Comfort working in the field, including walking for extended periods, navigating urban neighborhoods, and interacting with residents at their doors.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in recording survey responses, following scripts, and maintaining confidentiality and data integrity.
• Basic technical proficiency using smartphones or tablets for data entry and navigating mapping or survey applications.
• Ability to maintain neutrality on political issues while conducting voter surveys and to represent Pollwright in a professional manner.
• Previous experience in customer service, fieldwork, canvassing, or survey interviewing is an asset but not required.