Census Jobs – Interviewer Part Time

Are you looking for flexible, meaningful work in your community? Statistics Canada is hiring interviewers (enumerators) for the 2026 Census!

Interviewers play a key role in census operations, with the primary responsibility of collecting completed census questionnaires from respondents in person through door-to-door visits.

Census information can be used to plan programs and services that support employment, education, public transportation, and healthcare. There are approximately 32,000 census jobs available across Canada. The contract period for census jobs is May – July 2026, depending on the position and location.

Essential Skills
A great candidate must:

• Have strong interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
• Be adaptable, reliable, and work well independently with minimal supervision.
• Have organizational skills, basic computer knowledge, and attention to detail.
• Be available to work flexible hours (days, evenings, and weekends) for a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities
In this position, you will:

• Conduct door-to-door visits to collect census information from households that have not completed the census online
• Provide clear explanations about the census process and how personal information is protected
• Accurately record and submit respondent information while maintaining confidentiality.
• Track your progress and report regularly to your supervisor
• Attend all required training sessions and team meetings
• Follow established protocols for challenging situations and non-responsive households
• Complete administrative documentation as required

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or possess a valid work permit, residing in Canada with a Canadian home address. Applicants must be the age of majority in their current province or territory of residence.

Statistics Canada is committed to ensuring an inclusive and diverse workforce. Any applicants who require accommodation measures are encouraged to self-identify at any stage of the application process. You may need to provide documentation from a medical professional with additional information on the specific accommodations required. If you require new or additional accommodation measures at any point during the recruitment process, notify the recruiter. To learn more on Employment equity please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/gc-jobs/employment-equity.html.

This position requires Reliability Status. To learn more, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/industrial-security/security-requirements-contracting/personnel-security-screening/processes/reliability-status-request.html.

Learn more and apply today at census.gc.ca/jobs

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