The Town of Deep River, Ontario, has updated its municipal employment portal to include recruitment for short-term positions for the 2026 Statistics Canada Census, offering residents a way to earn extra money close to home. These paid roles involve helping the federal government count the population, which informs decisions about local infrastructure, health care and public transportation.
Statistics Canada is hiring door-to-door data collectors, known as enumerators, and crew leaders to supervise local teams. Pay is $25.87 per hour for enumerators and $31.32 per hour for crew leaders (plus authorized expenses). The nationwide recruitment drive was announced on January 6, 2026. Crew leader work generally runs from March 2026 to July 2026, while enumerator work runs primarily from May 2026 to July 2026, depending on the position and location.
Local officials have listed these census positions alongside other major regional employers on the town website, such as Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) and the Deep River and District Hospital. By posting the federal opportunities on the municipal job page, the town is helping residents — including students and retirees — find lower‑barrier, temporary work within the community.
To be eligible for the jobs, applicants must have reached the age of majority in their province or territory (18 in Ontario), reside in Canada with a Canadian home address, and be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or possess a valid work permit. Accurate census counts are important because the resulting data help plan and fund services and infrastructure that support the community.
