Overview
- Statistics Canada opened applications for approximately 32,000 temporary positions to support the national census scheduled for May 2026.
- Jobs include enumerators who collect information door to door and crew leaders who supervise teams and oversee collection in assigned areas.
- Employment runs roughly from March through July 2026 depending on role and location, with enumerators expected to average at least 20 hours per week and crew leaders working full time.
- Pay is $25.87 per hour for enumerators and $31.32 for crew leaders, with authorized expenses reimbursed and paid training where required.
- Applicants must be of the age of majority, reside in Canada, and be citizens, permanent residents or valid work permit holders, and they apply via the Census jobs webpage with screening, reference and security checks and interviews for supervisory roles.