The founding story of Nest is pretty much a perfect tech myth. A legendary product maker (in this case, Tony Fadell) helps create one of the most successful products ever (the iPhone) and then rides off into the sunset to enjoy the rest of his life, only to have an experience that drags him back for one last job. For Fadell, that job was to try and reinvent the thermostat. And maybe change the way our homes work forever.
On this episode of Version History, we tell the story of the early days of Nest. The Verge’s David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy describe Fadell’s frustration with outdated, expensive temperature controls …
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/an-information-card-from-elections-canada.jpg?id=27270534&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're looking for a temporary gig this spring that <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-jobs" target="_blank">pays more than minimum wage</a>, Elections Canada is now hiring across the country, and some jobs offer over $26 per hour. Plus, overtime is paid at time and a half. </p><p><span></span>With an anticipated <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/canada-election" target="_blank">federal election</a> set to take place this spring, Elections Canada is looking to fill various positions to ensure voting day runs smoothly. The exact election date has yet to be confirmed, but hiring is already underway for jobs in all <a href="https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=emp&dir=eco&document=index&lang=e" target="_blank">338 ridings across Canada</a>.</p><p>Along with competitive wages, workers may be expected to clock in longer hours on election day, meaning extra cash will likely be on the table.</p><p>Here's a look at a few widely available positions.</p><h3>Polling Station Supervisor</h3><br/><p>Salary: $26.46/hour</p><p>Company: Elections Canada</p><p>Who Should Apply: To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen, bilingual, and at least 16 years old on election day.</p><p>You need experience in managing large groups to help electors circulate in an orderly fashion, dealing with the public, and conflict resolution.</p><p><a href="https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=emp&dir=pos&document=index&lang=e#5" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply here</a></p><h3>Deputy Returning Officer</h3><br/><p>Salary: $20.01/hour</p><p>Company: Elections Canada</p><p>Who Should Apply: To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen, bilingual, and at least 16 years old on election day.</p><p>You need experience in receiving and recording personal information from the general public, completing paperwork or forms, dealing with the public, and conflict resolution.</p><p>Also, you must be tactful, polite and courteous.</p><p><a href="https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=emp&dir=pos&document=index&lang=e#1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply here</a></p><h3>Registration Officer</h3><br/><p>Salary: $20.01/hour</p><p>Company: Elections Canada</p><p>Who Should Apply: To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen, bilingual, and at least 16 years old on election day.</p><p>You need to have experience in receiving, understanding and recording personal information from the general public, in completing paperwork or forms, and in conflict resolution.</p><p><a href="https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=emp&dir=pos&document=index&lang=e#4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply here</a></p><h3>Information Officer</h3><br/><p>Salary: $20.01/hour</p><p>Company: Elections Canada</p><p>Who Should Apply: To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen, bilingual, and at least 16 years old on election day.</p><p>You need communication skills to effectively provide direction and instructions, experience in managing large groups to help electors circulate in an orderly fashion, and experience completing simple forms with information from the public or clients.</p><p>Also, you must be tactful, polite and courteous.</p><p><a href="https://www.elections.ca/content.aspx?section=emp&dir=pos&document=index&lang=e#3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apply here</a></p><p class="">Positions are also available for advance voting days, and while most election workers serve in their home riding, you can apply to work in another riding of your choice.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p></p>
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