ANTICIPATORY - Field Operations Supervisor - Census 2026 Eastern Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor for Census 2026 in Moncton, New Brunswick. This role involves planning and supervising field operations while managing a team. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and demonstrate initiative with effective communication skills. The position requires the ability to handle large-scale projects and experience with team supervision. Competitive salary ranging from $73,798 to $79,511, with various responsibilities supporting census field operations.

Qualifications

• Managing workloads, delegating tasks to meet deadlines.
• Experience in large-scale projects with competing deadlines.
• Experience supervising a team and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and controlling census field operations.
• Train and supervise a team of supervisors.
• Monitor and evaluate field operations.

Skills

Initiative

Effective written communication

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Email

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Position Title

ANTICIPATORY - Field Operations Supervisor – Census 2026 Eastern Region

Reference

Reference number: STC25J-066496-000049
Selection process number: 25-STC-EA-HAL-751-458A Statistics Canada

Locations

Bathurst (New Brunswick), Campbellton (New Brunswick), Edmundston (New Brunswick), Fredericton (New Brunswick), Moncton (New Brunswick), Saint John (New Brunswick), Woodstock (New Brunswick)

Salary

$73,798 to $79,511 (AS‑03)

Eligibility

Canadian citizens or permanent residents living within a 45 km radius of the position. Applications from outside the radius may be considered if applicants from within are insufficient.

Closing date

3 February 2026 – 23:59 Pacific Time

Overview

Statistics Canada is committed to an inclusive work environment. The Census of Population is conducted annually to collect demographic, social and economic information on Canadian people and housing units. The census supports federal, provincial and municipal planning, policy development and grant distribution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, organizing and controlling census field operations for an assigned area.
• Train and supervise a team of supervisors and coordinate their activities.
• Monitor, analyze and evaluate field operations by reviewing activity reports.
• Authorize employees’ weekly payments, expenses and allowances.
• Monitor staff performance and productivity, resolving collection, staff and pay issues.
• Promote respondent participation and implement regional communication strategies.
• Respond to public inquiries.
• Collaborate with other census employees (FOSs, AMPs, RCs, MAs, RECs, FOMs) to resolve collection, processing, and pay issues.
• Work closely with the Recruitment Clerk and Field Operations Manager to meet targets.

Work Environment

Statistics Canada values diversity, equity and inclusion. Employees enjoy a respectful workplace that reflects Canada’s population and embraces new ways of working.

Intent of the Process

This process will staff various AS‑03 positions, with differing employment duration, language requirements and work locations. Asset qualifications identified here may be essential for specific roles; additional qualifications may also be requested during assessment.

Qualifications

Education

• Secondary school diploma.
• Or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Essential Experience

• Managing workloads, delegating tasks to meet deadlines.
• Using computer functions: email, word processing, spreadsheets, slide shows, virtual meeting invites, etc.
• Experience in at least one of the following:
  • Large‑scale project with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities.
  • Supervising a team, assigning work and managing performance.

Essential Competencies

• Showing initiative and being action oriented.
• Effective written communication.

Asset Experience

• Delivering training.
• Conducting recruitment activities.
• Working on a previous census of population.
• Working with Indigenous peoples or in Indigenous communities.
• Supervising a data collection operation.

Additional Requirements

• Language: English essential; Bilingual imperative – BBB/BBB or CBC/CBC.
• Competencies: integrity and respect, thinking things through, working effectively with others, adaptability, effective oral communication.
• Ability to lead a team.

Conditions of Employment

• Reliability status security clearance.
• Availability to travel occasionally, work overtime, evenings and weekends as required.
• Secure home office space with a private area for confidential calls.
• Reliable internet access at home.

Other Information

The Public Service of Canada is dedicated to building a skilled and diverse workforce. Employment equity may address under‑representation of designated groups. The selection process may employ random or top‑down selection at any time. Successful candidates must maintain all conditions of employment throughout their term.

How to Apply

Provide a résumé and contact information for two references. Demonstrate how you meet the essential and asset qualifications in your application. Answers should use concrete examples (STAR model) and be supported by your résumé. An interview may be conducted. Applicants may apply in the language of their choice.