Statistics Canada is recruiting local residents in Garden Hill, Manitoba, for Interviewer (Enumerator) positions for the 2026 Census. These short-term roles pay $25.87 per hour for enumerators (non-supervisory interviewers) and involve going door to door to help households complete their census forms. The agency is seeking applicants who live in the community so collection can be as complete and accurate as possible.
Statistics Canada is prioritizing local hires who know the land and the language; applicants who speak Oji-Cree are particularly valuable for outreach. This local-recruitment push follows efforts to improve data collection in northern regions after participation problems during the 2021 Census caused in part by pandemic travel restrictions and regional evacuations. Those hired will receive paid training and are eligible to claim authorized expenses such as mileage.
Most field collection and related work runs from March 2026 to July 2026, though exact dates depend on position and location; recruitment in selected northern and remote communities has begun early to ensure sufficient local staff are in place. Residents without reliable home internet may be able to use a computer at the Garden Hill First Nation Band Office or local school to complete the online application (contact the Band Office at (204) 456-2085 for details). These positions are part of Statistics Canada’s national recruitment effort to hire approximately 32,000 census workers across Canada: applicants can apply through the official census jobs site or local job listings such as Indeed.
An accurate census count matters for Garden Hill because census data help determine allocation of funding for housing, health care and infrastructure such as roads. By hiring local workers rather than relying solely on visiting teams from southern regions, Statistics Canada expects improved participation and more accurate local data. Applications are currently being accepted via the official census website and advertised local job channels.
