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Statistics Canada to hire 32,000 people for Census 2026

Statistics Canada is hiring.

The agency is preparing for this year’s Census.

It will take place this May.

Statistics Canada is in the process of hiring approximately 32,000 workers to assist in collecting the data.

They include enumerators and supervisory staff who will work in communities across Canada.

The enumerators’ prime role is to go door-to-door to collect census information.

The agency has also increased the pay, giving an almost 45% hike since the 2021 Census.

Statistics Canada says the information collected every five years provides the most accurate portrait of the country.

Governments, organizations, businesses and individuals use the findings in their decision-making in areas such as childcare, education, healthcare, public transportation, housing, and community planning, as well as other programming.

Those applying for any of the available positions must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or possess a valid work permit.

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House Of Commons To Add 4 Seats

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Elections Canada says four more seats will be added to the House of Commons over the coming years.

The number of seats is recalculated after each 10-year census to account for population changes.

Alberta will get three of the new seats, bringing its total number of seats to 37.

Ontario and British Columbia will each get one new seat. They will have 122 and 43 seats, respectively.

Quebec, meanwhile, will lose one seat, bringing its total down to 77,

Nova Scotia will continue to have 11 seats, New Brunswick will maintain its 10 seats, Newfoundland and Labrador will keep its seven seats, and Prince Edward Island will continue to have four seats.

Manitoba and Saskatchewan will keep each of their 14 seats, while there will continue to be one seat each in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

The new seat allocation serves as a basis for redrawing the federal electoral district boundaries within each province.

The process, which will be led by independent and non-partisan commissions established in each province, should begin in February.

Elections Canada says the new electoral map is expected to be done in late 2023, but the changes will not take effect until at least 2024.

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It’s Census Day In Canada

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Tuesday is Census Day and Canadians are encouraged to fill out the questionnaire.

Residents began receiving their census letters in the mail last week.

It contains details on how to complete the questionnaire online, as well as a toll-free number to request a paper copy instead.

Canadians are required by law to complete the questionnaire, which is conducted every five years, and all answers are confidential.

Information gathered will help communities and provinces understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It will also be used to help make decisions on public services and programs, such as health care and education.

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StatsCan Hiring Census Workers

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Statistics Canada still has its help wanted sign up.

It’s looking for temporary workers to follow up with individuals who failed to complete this year’s Census online.

Ontario Regional Director Nancy Guarino says they have jobs available throughout northwestern Ontario that need to be filled.

“For the Canadians who don’t respond right away but might need a reminder, or might need help, we will offer that help, and we’re hiring a workforce to do just that,” she explains.

You can visit the Census page on the Statistics Canada website to file a job application.