Join Statistics Canada for the 2026 Census – Now Hiring Across Canada!

Statistics Canada
Published
January 16, 2026
Expires
July 31, 2026
Location
South River, ON
Category
Job Type

Description

Join Statistics Canada for the 2026 Census – Now Hiring Across Canada!

Statistics Canada is hiring approximately 32,000 census workers across the country. This is a great opportunity to earn competitive pay while contributing to a national initiative that impacts every Canadian community.

Who Can Apply?
To be considered, you must:

  • Be of the age of majority in your province or territory (18 in AB, MB, ON, PE, QC, SK; 19 in BC, NB, NL, NT, NS, NU, YT)

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid work permit

  • Reside in Canada with a Canadian home address

Positions Available:

1. Enumerator (Non-Supervisory)

  • Pay: $25.87/hour + authorized expenses (mileage, parking)

  • Employment period: May 2026 – July 2026

  • Responsibilities:

    • Collect completed census questionnaires from households door-to-door

    • Work a minimum of 20 hours per week, mainly evenings and weekends

    • Accurately record data and report back to your supervisor

2. Crew Leader (Supervisory)

  • Pay: $31.32/hour + authorized expenses (mileage, parking)

  • Employment period: March 2026 – July 2026

  • Responsibilities:

    • Lead and supervise a team of enumerators and assistants

    • Ensure all assigned census questionnaires are collected

    • Train, motivate, and support team members

    • Work full-time (40 hours/week) including days, evenings, and weekends

Hiring Process:

  • Initial screening

  • Reference check

  • Interview (crew leaders only)

  • Security screening

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Why Work with Us?

  • Competitive pay with reimbursement for authorized expenses

  • Flexible schedules (especially for enumerators)

  • Be part of a national initiative that shapes Canada’s future

Apply Now:
Please click the following link to submit your application: https://www.census.gc.ca/en/jobs

Only registered members can apply for jobs.