Census Enumerator

Employer

Statistics Canada / Statistique Canada

Languages

Bilingual

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Various locations
• Federal government or agency

Tasks

• Establish contact for interview by telephone or in person
• Conduct interview following the outlines of questionnaires and survey
• Record answer on paper or enter directly into computer database
• Follow computer-assisted interview modules
• Check information gathered for completeness and accuracy
• Compile interview and other data into reports and lists

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Windows

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Walking

Own tools/equipment

Internet access

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• To be determined
• Day
• Weekend

Workplace information

On the road job

Support for Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination