Statistics Canada is hiring for these 2026 census jobs and you don't need a degree
You need to know how to use a computer. 💻
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Statistics Canada is hiring for a lot of jobs across the country.
You don't need a degree or much experience to work on the 2026 census.
The Statistics Canada jobs are available in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, P.E.I., Newfoundland, Northwest Territories and Yukon.
You can apply for data collection clerk jobs and various clerical positions in those locations.
The duties of data collection clerks include:
- communicating with survey participants
- conducting computer-assisted interviews (in person or over the phone) to collect, verify, edit and organize survey data
- providing documentation, verification, and safeguarding of collected survey data
- conducting research
In the clerical positions, you will be tasked with:
- assisting with day-to-day operations through administrative support
- planning meetings and conference calls, and organizing logistics
- creating reports, charts, graphs and other documentation
- reviewing and responding to inquiries and facilitating communication
- working with the Travel Clerk to coordinate employee travel
- processing, maintaining and following up on administrative requests
So, here are the data collection and clerical census jobs you can apply for right now.
Clerical positions — Western region
Salary: $57,217 to $61,761
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Calgary, Edmonton, Kelowna, Prince George, Vancouver, Victoria, Winnipeg, Yellowknife, Regina, Saskatoon, and Whitehorse
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
Also, you need 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 apps, creating virtual meeting invites, and more)
It's required that you have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Clerical positions — Ontario
Salary: $57,217 to $61,761
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Various locations in Ontario
Who Should Apply: You need to have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training 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 apps, creating virtual meeting invites, and more)
It's required that you have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 29, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Clerical positions — Quebec
Salary: $57,217 to $61,761
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Chisasibi, Gatineau, Laval, Lévis, Longueuil, Montreal, Quebec City, Rimouski, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Saint-Jérôme, Sept-Îles, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières, Victoriaville, and Saguenay
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
You also need 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 apps, creating virtual meeting invites, and more)
It's required that you have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
You must know French to get hired for this job.
The closing date is November 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Clerical positions — Eastern region
Salary: $57,217 to $61,761
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Various locations in Atlantic Canada
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
Also, you need 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 apps, creating virtual meeting invites, and more)
It's required that you have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is November 26, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Data Collection Clerks — BC
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Various locations in B.C.
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You need to be willing and able to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you must have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Data Collection Clerks — Alberta
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Barrhead, Calgary, Canmore, Consort, Drumheller, Edmonton, Edson, Fort McMurray, Fort Vermilion, Grande Prairie, High Level, Hinton, Lac La Biche, Leduc, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Peace River, Ponoka, Redcliff, Red Deer, Rocky Mountain House, Sherwood Park, Slave Lake, Smoky Lake, Sylvan Lake, and Vegreville
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You must be willing and able to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you must have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Data Collection Clerks — Saskatchewan
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Canora, Carrot River, Estevan, Kindersley, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, Melfort, Moosomin, North Battleford, Regina, Saskatoon, Tisdale, Unity, and Weyburn
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You must be willing and able to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you need a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Data Collection Clerks — Manitoba
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Altona, Beausejour, Brandon, Flin Flon, Gimli, Lac du Bonnet, Minnedosa, Morden, Morris, Neepawa, Portage la Prairie, Selkirk, Steinbach, Swan River, The Pas, Thompson, Virden, Winkler, and Winnipeg
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You need to be willing to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you must have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Data Collection Clerks — Ontario
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Brampton, Brockville, Cochrane, Etobicoke, Goderich, Hearst, Kapuskasing, Mississauga, North Bay, North York, Parry Sound, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, Simcoe, Smiths Falls, St. Catharines, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins, and Toronto
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
Also, it's required that you have experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You must be willing and able to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you need a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Data Collection Clerks — Quebec
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Various locations in Quebec
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You must be willing and able to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you must have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Data Collection Clerks — New Brunswick
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Edmundston, Fredericton, Miramichi, Moncton, and Saint John
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You need to be able to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you must have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Data Collection Clerks — Nova Scotia
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Amherst, Cape Breton, Cheticamp, Guysborough, Ingonish Beach, and Truro
Who Should Apply: You need to have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You must be able to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you need a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Data Collection Clerks — PEI
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Charlottetown, Souris, and other locations
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
It's required that you have experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You must be willing to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you must have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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Data Collection Clerks — Newfoundland and Labrador
Salary: $51,642 to $55,707
Company: Statistics Canada
Location: Various locations in Newfoundland and Labrador
Who Should Apply: You must have successfully completed two years of high school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
Also, you need experience in:
- dealing with the public by telephone or in person
- using various computer software or applications (like Microsoft Office) to perform daily tasks
You need to be able to travel, work overtime, and work variable hours (including days, evenings, and weekends) on a rotating shift basis as required.
Also, you must have a secure office space and a private area to make confidential phone calls, and reliable internet access at your residence.
The closing date is September 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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