International students in Canada holding a work permit have an opportunity to work for a Canadian government agency and earn money. Statistics Canada has opened hiring for around 32,000 temporary census jobs across the country, offering eligible residents a chance to work on the 2026 census with hourly pay of $25.87 or $31.32, depending on the role.
The positions, running from May to July 2026, are open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and valid work-permit holders residing in Canada, with roles ranging from door-to-door enumerators to full-time supervisory crew leaders.
Statistics Canada Jobs
Statistics Canada has started hiring for approximately 32,000 census jobs across Canada. To be considered for a job, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or possess a valid work permit and residing in Canada and have a Canadian home address. The employment period runs from May 2026 to July 2026, depending on the position and location.
Further, you must have reached the age of majority in your current province or territory of residence. Provinces where the age of majority is 18 include Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan, while provinces and territories where the age of majority is 19 are British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, and Yukon.
Census Jobs
Census jobs require employees to go door to door to obtain completed questionnaires. Pay is $25.87 per hour for enumerators (non-supervisory positions) and $31.32 per hour for crew leaders (supervisory positions), plus authorized expenses.
The primary responsibility of enumerators is to collect completed census questionnaires from households. The enumerators must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week on average, as determined by workload, with the majority of the work completed in the evenings and on weekends
The primary responsibilities of crew leaders are to lead and supervise an assistant and a team of enumerators. They are responsible for all activities related to the collection of completed census questionnaires in their assigned area. Crew leaders must be available for full-time work (40 hours per week), including days, evenings, and weekends.
To be hired, you must complete the initial screening, reference check, interview (crew leaders only) and security screening.
Statistics Canada is the national statistical office. The agency ensures Canadians have the key information on Canada’s economy, society and environment that they require to function effectively as citizens and decision makers.