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Statistics Canada Opens Hiring for 32,000 May 2026 Census Jobs

Applications are open for temporary enumerator and crew leader roles that gather data used to plan public services.

Overview

  • The agency has launched a nationwide recruitment drive for temporary staff to support the May 2026 census, with work terms generally running from March to July depending on role and location.
  • Positions include enumerators who collect responses door to door and crew leaders who supervise teams and oversee collection in assigned areas.
  • Pay is $25.87 per hour for enumerators and $31.32 for crew leaders, with authorized expenses such as mileage and parking reimbursed.
  • Applicants must be the age of majority, reside in Canada with a Canadian address, and be a citizen, permanent resident, or valid work‑permit holder.
  • Enumerators are expected to be available at least 20 hours per week and crew leaders full time, with screening, reference and security checks required and interviews for supervisory roles; some areas may require bilingual ability and no specific education or experience is listed.