Foot Canvasser

The Burnaby North BC NDP Campaign is seeking enthusiastic foot canvassers to connect with voters for the upcoming provincial election. This is a great position for a person who’s interested in progressive politics and campaigns — and a great opportunity to be a part of the winning team at the BC NDP.

In this job you will be contacting past BC NDP supporters and previously uncontacted voters at their homes through door-to-door canvassing and asking them to vote for the BC NDP in the upcoming election. You will also engage with potential volunteers.

Responsibilities

- Conduct voter contact conversations, following a script
- Provide information about the BC NDP and our candidate to voters
- Follow a walk route and visit addresses on a list
- Real-time data entry
- Adhere to a strict daily reporting schedule

You are positive at (Required Qualifications)

- Quickly building rapport with people you don’t know in face-to-face settings, with strong interpersonal skills,



including the ability to successfully relate to voters and volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds
- Verbally communicating in English
- Keeping track of details and making accurate records
- Routine data entry
- Maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced role
- Managing your time effectively
- Being thoughtful, respectful, and assertive in verbal communication
- Working independently and in team settings

Assets

- Familiarity with mobile canvass apps
- Access to a personal smartphone or tablet
- Experience with voter contact and/or door-to-door solicitation
- Knowledge of current political events in British Columbia
- Ability to speak Mandarin, Cantonese and/or Punjabi

Terms & Conditions

This is a contract position based out of 204-395 Ellesmere Ave from the time of posting through until the end of the election.

Starting wage of $26/hour.

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Foot Canvasser (Burnaby)
🏢 Burnaby North BC NDP
📍 Burnaby