An Enumerator’s duties may vary, depending on the type of assignment.

Duties include:

• dropping off census questionnaires at dwellings in a specified area and listing the address of each dwelling
• conducting in-person interviews to obtain completed questionnaires
• collecting census information from people living in collective dwellings (for example, hospitals, hotels, nursing homes and school residences)
• contacting respondents by phone and in person to obtain completed questionnaires.

Period of employment:

• From early April to the end of July 2016 (start dates and length of employment will vary by assignment).

Rate of pay:

• $16.31 per hour, plus authorized expenses.

Qualifications:

• experience dealing with people
• able to follow written instructions and read maps
• willing to work long hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• computer literate and access to a home computer with Internet functionality
• industrious, tactful, conscientious, reliable, energetic and capable of exercising good judgement
• possession of a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle (required in some areas)
• 18 years of age or older prior to start of duties
• a Canadian citizen or eligible to work in Canada:  
  • as a permanent resident;
  • on a work permit (temporary residents with a valid work permit, temporary residents with a study permit and valid work permit, refugees with a valid work permit); or
  • with a visitor record clearly indicating authorization to work in Canada.

Note:

• Hiring preference will be given to Canadian citizens.