Statistics Canada is hiring for census jobs that pay up to $131,000 but you need to apply soon
Application deadlines are approaching for some 2026 census jobs.
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If you're looking for work, Statistics Canada is still hiring for the 2026 census.
But the deadline to apply for some of the jobs is soon.
Canada's national statistical agency is currently staffing positions across the country that pay between $57,000 and $131,000.
A few of the Statistics Canada jobs for the 2026 census have deadlines in September and October.
These positions are located in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
So, here's what you need to know about census jobs if you want to apply.
Field Operation Managers — western region
Salary: $113,278 to $131,375
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Vancouver, Kelowna, Prince George, and Whitehorse
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of a post-secondary program with a specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.
Also, you need experience planning and managing projects and experience managing financial, human and material resources.
Effective oral and written communication skills are required for this position.
You must be willing and able to travel occasionally and work overtime according to operational needs.
Also, you need reliable internet access and a secure, private area at your residence to make confidential phone calls.
The closing date is September 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Various administrative positions — western region
Salary: $57,217 to $61,761
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Prince George, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Yellowknife, and Whitehorse
Who Should Apply: You need to have successfully completed two years of high school or have an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Also, you must have experience in:
- providing general administrative support services in a physical or virtual office environment
- performing computer functions (including sending emails, using word processing and spreadsheet applications, creating virtual meeting invites, and more)
Effective oral and written communication skills are required for this job.
You need to be able and willing to travel occasionally and work overtime based on operational needs.
Also, you must have reliable internet access and a private, secure area at your place of residence to make confidential phone calls.
The closing date is September 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Various admin positions — Ontario
Salary: $57,217 to $61,761
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Various locations in Ontario
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or have an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- providing general administrative support services in a physical or virtual office environment
- performing computer functions (including sending and receiving emails, using word processing and spreadsheet applications, creating virtual meeting invites, and more)
Effective oral and written communication skills are required for this position.
You must be able to travel occasionally and work overtime according to operational needs.
Also, you need to have a secure and private area at your residence to make confidential phone calls and have reliable internet access.
The closing date is September 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Field Operation Managers — western region
Salary: $113,278 to $131,375
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of a post-secondary program with a specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.
Also, you need experience planning and managing projects, and experience managing financial, human and material resources.
Effective oral and written communication skills are required for this job.
You must be able to travel occasionally and work overtime according to operational needs.
Also, you need to have a secure and private area at your residence to make confidential phone calls and have reliable internet access.
The closing date is October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Field Operations Supervisor — Nunavut
Salary: $73,798 to $79,511
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Arctic Bay, Arviat, Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay, Cape Dorset, Clyde River, Coral Harbour, Gjoa Haven, Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kugluktuk, Pangnirtung, Pelly Bay, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, Rankin Inlet, Repulse Bay, and Sanikiluaq
Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
You need experience managing a workload (including delegating multiple tasks to meet deadlines) and experience performing computer functions (including sending emails, using word processing and spreadsheet applications, creating virtual meeting invites, and more).
It's required that you also have experience in one of the following:
- working in a large-scale project with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities
- supervising a team, including assigning work and managing performance
Effective oral and written communication skills are also needed for this job.
It's required that you're able to travel occasionally, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends according to operational needs.
You need reliable internet access and a secure and private space at your residence to make confidential phone calls.
The closing date is October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Recruitment Clerk — Nunavut
Salary: $57,217 to $61,761
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Arctic Bay, Arviat, Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay, Cape Dorset, Clyde River, Coral Harbour, Gjoa Haven, Igloolik, Iqaluit, Kugluktuk, Pangnirtung, Pelly Bay, Pond Inlet, Qikiqtarjuaq, Rankin Inlet, Repulse Bay, and Sanikiluaq
Who Should Apply: You must have completed two years of high school or have an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Also, you need experience in:
- providing general administrative support services in a physical or virtual office environment
- performing computer functions (for example: sending and receiving emails, using a word processing application, spreadsheet applications, slide show presentation program, etc.)
Effective oral and written communication skills are required for this job.
Also, you must be able to travel occasionally and work overtime according to operational needs.
You need reliable internet access and a secure and private space at your residence to make confidential phone calls.
A driver's licence may be required as well.
The closing date is October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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