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Job Level 

Entry level 

Intended job posting audience 

Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application. 

Statistics Canada is hiring in your community for the 2026 Census! Census information is used to plan programs and services that support employment, education, public transportation and healthcare. Join the 2026 Census team for meaningful work and community impact. Enumerator positions are term positions and will go from May to July 2026. 

Overview 

• The primary responsibility of enumerators is to collect completed census questionnaires from households. 

• Enumerators must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week on average, as determined by workload, with the majority of the work completed in the evenings and on weekends. 

• Responsibilities include collecting data from respondents in person through door-to-door visits. 

• Enumerators receive hourly compensation and are eligible to claim authorized expenses, such as mileage and parking. 

• The employment period runs from May 2026 to July 2026, depending on the position and location. 

 

Responsibilities 

• Establish contact for interview by telephone or in person 

• Record answer on paper or enter directly into computer database 

• Conduct interview following the outlines of questionnaires and survey 

• Check information gathered for completeness and accuracy 

• Perform general office duties 

*Must have access to reliable internet service. 

Computer and technology knowledge 

• MS Office 

Security and safety 

• Basic security clearance 

• Criminal record check 

• Willing to travel 

• Attention to detail 

Transportation/travel information 

• Willing to travel 

Work conditions and physical capabilities 

• Attention to detail 

• Walking 

Personal suitability 

• Accurate 

• Efficient interpersonal skills 

• Flexibility 

• Organized 

Education 

• No degree, certificate or diploma 

Experience 

• Will train 

Official languages 

• English 

Who can apply to this job? 

Only apply to this job if: 

• You are  

• a Canadian citizen, or 

• a permanent resident, or 

• a temporary resident of Canada. 

• You have a valid Canadian work permit. 

• You are available to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends. 

• You have reached the age of majority in your current province or territory of residence (19 in British Columbia & Yukon). 

• You reside in Canada and have a Canadian home address. 

Employment groups 

• This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, older workers, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Persons with disabilities, Visible minorities 

How to apply 

Online: Census Jobs Link