Posted Jan 12, 2026Enumerator
Contract
Description
Who are we hiring?
To be considered for a job, you must:
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have reached the age of majority in your current province or territory of residence
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Provinces where the age of majority is 18: Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan.
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Provinces and territories where the age of majority is 19: British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, and Yukon.
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be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or possess a valid work permit
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reside in Canada and have a Canadian home address.
What work will I be doing?
Census jobs require employees to go door to door to obtain completed questionnaires. Pay is $25.87 per hour for enumerators (non-supervisory positions) and $31.32 per hour for crew leaders (supervisory positions), plus authorized expenses.
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The primary responsibility of enumerators is to collect completed census questionnaires from households.
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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.
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Responsibilities include collecting data from respondents in person through door-to-door visits.
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Enumerators receive hourly compensation and are eligible to claim authorized expenses, such as mileage and parking.
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The employment period runs from May 2026 to July 2026, depending on the position and location.
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The primary responsibilities of crew leaders are to lead and supervise an assistant and a team of enumerators. They are responsible for all activities related to the collection of completed census questionnaires in their assigned area.
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Crew leaders must be available for full-time work (40 hours per week), including days, evenings, and weekends.
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They supervise, train, and motivate a team of enumerators conducting in-person, door-to-door visits. Crew leaders work closely with their assistants to complete these tasks.
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Crew leaders receive hourly compensation and are eligible to claim authorized expenses, such as mileage and parking.
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The employment period runs from March 2026 to July 2026, depending on the position and location.
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For information on duties, job requirements, tenure, pay, and more, please consult Frequently asked questions — 2026 Census jobs.
What is the hiring process?
To be hired, you must successfully complete the following steps:
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initial screening
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reference check
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interview (crew leaders only)
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security screening.
