Statistics Canada has started a large hiring campaign across Ontario for positions supporting the 2026 Census. The federal agency is recruiting workers for payroll, recruitment, and field operations as preparation begins for the next national population count.
According to Immigration News Canada (INC), more than 77 locations across the province now have openings for Pay Clerks, Recruitment Clerks, and Field Operations Supervisors, forming one of the largest current federal hiring initiatives in Ontario.
Census hiring expands across Ontario
INC informs that the 2026 Census requires a significant workforce to manage recruitment, data collection, field coordination, and administrative processing.
Ontario, as the province with the largest population, is a major focus of the hiring effort. Positions are open in large cities, small towns, and remote regions, with applicants not required to hold a university degree.
Pay Clerk: Census Central Region
Statistics Canada is hiring Pay Clerks to support payroll and administrative tasks for census operations. Applicants need at least two years of high school or an equivalent mix of education and experience, along with background in office or virtual administrative work.
Duties include:
- Email communication
- Preparing documents
- Working with spreadsheets maintaining records, and
- Organizing virtual meetings
The role, as stated, involves handling confidential information, which requires a reliable internet connection and a private workspace.
Although much of the job can be done remotely, Pay Clerks must be available to work onsite at the Census administrative hub at 4900 Yonge Street in Toronto on a rotating schedule. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents living within 40 km of Toronto.
The annual salary provided is $57,217 to $61,761, and the application deadline is January 16, 2026.
Recruitment Clerk: Hiring in 77 Ontario Communities
Recruitment Clerks support the hiring of census workers and form one of the largest hiring groups in the current campaign. Applicants need two years of high school or equivalent experience in administrative work, including document preparation, communication tasks, data entry, and scheduling.
A private space for confidential calls and reliable internet are required. Some areas may also require a driver’s licence. Applicants must live within 125 km of the job location, though exceptions may be made if local applicants are limited.
Salary is $57,217 to $61,761, with a deadline of December 31St, 2025. Positions are available in 77 communities, including;
Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Kitchener, Mississauga, and many smaller cities and towns.
Field Operations Supervisor: Oversight Roles in 78 Locations
Field Operations Supervisors oversee teams of census workers, manage workloads, track data collection progress, and resolve field issues. Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent training and experience, including supervisory or project coordination work.
Candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends, and occasional overtime. Travel may be required. A reliable internet connection and private workspace are also necessary. Applicants must live within 125 km of the hiring location.
Salary is $73,798 to $79,511, and the deadline is December 31st, 2025. Roles are available in 78 Ontario communities.
Application Preparation and Deadlines
INC reports that applicants can strengthen their chances by listing specific administrative or supervisory tasks, outlining digital skills, noting independent work experience, and including a short cover letter.
Applicants should also list language abilities and ensure their residential address is included to confirm eligibility radius.
With hundreds of positions open across the province and wages reaching nearly $80,000 for supervisory roles, the 2025–2026 census hiring cycle offers broad employment opportunities. Positions are filled once every five years, and early applications are encouraged.
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