Statistics Canada is recruiting local workers in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, as part of preparations for the 2026 Census. The nationwide hiring drive seeks approximately 32,000 temporary positions across Canada ahead of the population count scheduled for May 2026.
The federal agency is hiring enumerators (data collectors) and crew leaders (supervisors) for short-term roles that pay $25.87 per hour for enumerators and $31.32 per hour for crew leaders, plus authorized expenses. Workers will carry out door-to-door collection and follow-ups; primary collection is in May 2026 and assignments run between March and July 2026 depending on the position and location.
An accurate census count matters to municipal budgets because census population figures are used in provincial funding formulas. In Saskatchewan, Municipal Revenue Sharing grants use census figures to allocate funds: some components of the formula (notably for rural municipalities) allocate about 30% on a per-capita basis, while cities receive per-capita distributions (for 2025–26 the cities’ allocation was $249.86 per capita based on 2021 census figures). A complete count helps ensure communities like Weyburn receive appropriate funding for services such as emergency services, roads and parks.
Local coverage is a priority in Weyburn because the city has seen steady population growth in recent years, and hiring residents who know neighbourhoods can improve response rates and coverage. DiscoverWeyburn has reported recent growth in the Weyburn area.
To apply, candidates must have reached the age of majority in their province or territory, be Canadian citizens or permanent residents (or hold a valid work permit), reside in Canada and have a Canadian home address. Applications are submitted through the official Census Jobs portal.
