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.