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Statistics Canada is hiring census supervisors and you can make almost $80K with no degree

You need to know how to use a computer. 💻

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Statistics Canada is looking to hire supervisors for the 2026 census.

With these jobs, you don't need a college or university degree to make almost $80,000.

There are open postings for Field Operations Supervisors in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

You can apply for Statistics Canada jobs now as the federal statistical agency gets ready for the 2026 census.

As a Field Operations Supervisor, you will:

  • participate in planning, organizing and controlling census field operations for an assigned area
  • train and supervise a team and coordinate their activities
  • participate in monitoring, analysis and evaluating field operations by reviewing activity reports
  • authorize weekly payments, expenses and allowances for employees
  • monitor the performance and productivity of staff
  • promote respondent participation in the census and implement regional communication strategies
  • respond to inquiries from the public
  • work with other census employees to resolve any collection, processing, and pay issues
  • work with the Recruitment Clerk and Field Operations Manager to meet targets

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in the province or territory where the position is being staffed if you want to get hired.

Here's everything you need to know if you want to apply for these Statistics Canada jobs.

Field Operations Supervisors in BC

Salary: $73,798 to $79,511

Company: Statistics Canada

Location: Various locations in B.C.

Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Also, you need experience managing a workload (including delegating tasks to meet deadlines) and performing computer functions (including sending emails, using word processing and spreadsheet applications, creating virtual meeting invites, etc.).

It's required that you have experience in at least one of the following:

  • working on a large-scale project with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities
  • supervising a team, including assigning work and managing performance

Effective written and verbal communication skills are needed for this job as well.

You must be able to travel occasionally, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends, depending on operational needs.

Also, you need to have a secure and private area to make confidential phone calls and reliable internet access at your residence.

The closing date is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Field Operations Supervisors in Alberta

Salary: $73,798 to $79,511

Company: Statistics Canada

Location: Various locations in Alberta

Who Should Apply: You need a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Also, you must have experience managing a workload (including delegating tasks to meet deadlines) and performing computer functions (including sending emails, using word processing and spreadsheet applications, creating virtual meeting invites, etc.).

It's required that you have experience in at least one of the following:

  • working on a large-scale project with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities
  • supervising a team, including assigning work and managing performance

Effective written and verbal communication skills are also needed.

You must be able to travel occasionally, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends based on operational needs.

Also, you need to have a secure and private area to make confidential phone calls and reliable internet access at your residence.

The deadline to apply is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Field Operations Supervisors in Saskatchewan

Salary: $73,798 to $79,511

Company: Statistics Canada

Location: Various locations in Saskatchewan

Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Also, you need experience managing a workload (including delegating tasks to meet deadlines) and performing computer functions (including sending emails, using word processing and spreadsheet apps, creating virtual meeting invites, and more).

It's required that you have experience in at least one of the following:

  • working on a large-scale project with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities
  • supervising a team, including assigning work and managing performance

Effective written and verbal communication skills are needed for this job.

You must be able to travel occasionally, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends, depending on operational needs.

Also, you need to have a secure and private area to make confidential phone calls and reliable internet access at your residence.

The deadline is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Field Operations Supervisors in Manitoba

Salary: $73,798 to $79,511

Company: Statistics Canada

Location: Various locations in Manitoba

Who Should Apply: You need a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Also, you must have experience managing a workload (including delegating tasks to meet deadlines) and performing computer functions (including sending emails, using word processing and spreadsheet applications, creating virtual meeting invites, etc.).

It's required that you have experience in at least one of the following:

  • working on a large-scale project with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities
  • supervising a team, including assigning work and managing performance

Effective written and verbal communication skills are needed as well.

You must be able to travel occasionally, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends, depending on operational needs.

Also, you need to have a secure and private area to make confidential phone calls and reliable internet access at your residence.

The closing date is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Field Operations Supervisors in Yukon

Salary: $73,798 to $79,511 (plus applicable Isolated Post Allowances)

Company: Statistics Canada

Location: Various locations in Yukon

Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Also, you need experience managing a workload (including delegating tasks to meet deadlines) and performing computer functions (including sending emails, using word processing and spreadsheet applications, creating virtual meeting invites, etc.).

It's required that you have experience in at least one of the following:

  • working on a large-scale project with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities
  • supervising a team, including assigning work and managing performance

Effective written and verbal communication skills are needed for this job as well.

You must be able to travel occasionally, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends based on operational needs.

Also, you need a secure and private area to make confidential phone calls and reliable internet access at your residence.

The deadline to apply is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Field Operations Supervisors in Northwest Territories

Salary: $73,798 to $79,511 (plus applicable Isolated Post Allowances)

Company: Statistics Canada

Location: Various locations in the Northwest Territories

Who Should Apply: You must have a high school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Also, you need experience managing a workload (including delegating tasks to meet deadlines) and performing computer functions (including sending emails, using word processing and spreadsheet apps, creating virtual meeting invites, and more).

It's required that you have experience in at least one of the following:

  • working on a large-scale project with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities
  • supervising a team, including assigning work and managing performance

Effective written and verbal communication skills are needed as well.

You must be able to travel occasionally, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends, depending on operational needs.

Also, you need a secure and private area to make confidential phone calls and reliable internet access at your residence.

The closing date is December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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  • Senior Writer

    Lisa Belmonte (she/her) is a Senior Writer with Narcity Media. After graduating with a Bachelor of Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), she joined the Narcity team. Lisa covers news and notices from across the country from a Canada-wide perspective. Her early coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic earned Narcity its first-ever national journalism award nomination.

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