ANTICIPATORY - Recruitment Clerk - Census 2026 Eastern Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Outaouais; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian government agency is seeking a Recruitment Clerk for the Census 2026 in various cities across Quebec. The role involves promoting employment opportunities, communicating with candidates, performing data entry, and coordinating interviews. Successful candidates will have a minimum of two years of secondary school education and relevant administrative support experience. Bilingual proficiency in French is essential. This position offers a salary ranging from $57,217 to $61,761 annually and promotes an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing general administrative support services in a physical or virtual office environment.
• Experience in performing computer functions such as email and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Promotes census employment opportunities within designated work area.
• Communicates with candidates by phone to assess job applications.
• Conducts second language testing for Statistics Act staff.

Skills

General administrative support

Effective written communication

Team collaboration

Bilingual (French Essential)

Education

Two years of secondary school

Job description

ANTICIPATORY - Recruitment Clerk - Census 2026 Eastern Region

Statistics Canada

Closing date: March 7, 2026 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Reference number STC25J-066496-000053

Selection process number 25-STC-EA-MTL-751-625B

Location

Alma (Québec), Amos (Québec), Amqui (Québec), Baie-Comeau (Québec), Baie-Saint-Paul (Québec), Campbell's Bay (Québec), Carillon (Québec), Carleton (Québec), Chandler (Québec), Chibougamau (Québec), Chicoutimi (Québec), Dolbeau (Québec), Drummondville (Québec), Fassett (Québec), Forestville (Québec), Gaspé (Québec), Jonquière (Québec), Lachute (Québec), Lac-Mégantic (Québec), La Malbaie (Québec), La Pocatière (Québec), La Sarre (Québec), Laval (Québec), Lévis (Québec), Maniwaki (Québec), Matane (Québec), Mirabel (Québec), Montebello (Québec), Mont-Joli (Québec), Mont-Laurier (Québec), Montréal Island (Québec), New Richmond (Québec), Nicolet (Québec), Papineauville (Québec), Plaisance (Québec), Pointe-Claire (Québec), Rimouski (Québec), Ripon (Québec), Rivière-du-Loup (Québec), Rouyn-Noranda (Québec), Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts (Québec), Sainte-Anne-des-Monts (Québec), Saint‑Eustache (Québec), Saint‑Georges (Beauce) (Québec), Senneterre (Québec), Sept‑Îles (Québec), Shawinigan (Québec), Témiscaming (Québec), Thetford Mines (Québec), Val d'Or (Québec), Victoriaville (Québec), Ville-Marie (Québec), Laval / North Shore / Laurentians - Other locations (Québec), Northern Québec / Abitibi‑Témiscamingue - Other locations (Québec), Outaouais - Other locations (Québec)

Employment tenure Acting, assignment, deployment, secondment, specified period

Salary $57,217 to $61,761

Level CR-04

Who can apply Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in QC. Persons must reside within a 45 km radius of the position being staffed. We highly encourage persons residing in Indigenous communities to apply.

Organization information For further information on the organization, please visit .

Duties

• Promotes census employment opportunities within their designated work area by posting promotional material, if applicable.
• Communicates with candidates by phone to assess their job applications.
• Performs data entry and records maintenance of recruitment files.
• Coordinates with colleagues to organize schedules and conduct candidate interviews, if applicable.
• Creates pools of qualified candidates and escalates any recruitment challenges.
• Responds to written and telephone inquiries regarding recruitment activities.
• Conducts second language testing for Statistics Act staff, if applicable.

Work environment

Statistics Canada is dedicated to an inclusive work environment where employees are treated equitably and reflect the Canadian population we ultimately serve. We are a competent, engaged, and productive workforce. We embrace new ways of working and encourage a diversity of talent to help fulfill Statistics Canada’s mandate to the highest standards.

Statistics Canada conducts the Census of Population in order to develop a statistical portrait of Canada and Canadians on one specific day. The census provides information about people and housing units in Canada by their demographic, social and economic characteristics. The census is a reliable basis for the estimation of the population of the provinces, territories and municipal areas, and it informs federal and provincial legislative measures as well as the distribution of federal transfer payments.

Intent of the process

This staffing process will be used to staff various CR-04 positions, or equivalents, for which the duration of employment, language requirements, conditions of employment and work locations will vary according to the position to be staffed. Depending on the position to be filled, asset qualifications mentioned in this posting may be required for the job and therefore considered essential qualifications. In addition, other qualifications, whether essential or asset, may be added depending on the position to be filled.

How to apply

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from application to closing, may be used to evaluate candidates, including their ability to communicate effectively in writing. Candidates must answer screening questions and clearly demonstrate in this screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications.

Important messages

• When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
• When required, various assessment accommodation measures or adjustments are available to you at every stage of the process. They aim to remove barriers to a fair assessment and allow candidates to demonstrate competencies.
• All assessment must be completed independently without external help, including unauthorized internet resources or AI tools.
• By submitting this job application, I acknowledge that I have read, understood and accept the confidentiality and integrity terms outlined above.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability status security clearance.
• Have a secure office space and a private area at your place of residence to make confidential phone calls.
• Have reliable internet access at your place of residence.

Operational Requirements

• Availability and willingness to travel occasionally according to operational needs.
• Availability and willingness to work overtime according to operational needs.
• Driver’s licence may be required.

Education

Successful completion of two years of secondary school OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Essential Experience

• Experience in providing general administrative support services in a physical or virtual office environment.
• Experience in performing computer functions (for example: sending and receiving emails, using a word processing application, spreadsheet applications, slide show presentation program, etc.).

Competencies

• Working effectively with others.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Effective written communication.

Competencies (Applied/assessed at a later date)

• Thinking things through.
• Showing initiative and being action oriented.
• Effective oral communication.

Language requirements (essential for the job)

• French Essential.
• Bilingual imperative – BBB/BBB.

Asset qualifications (May be applied / assessed at a later date)

• Experience providing service to clients by telephone, in person or in writing.
• Experience working in recruitment, which could include: outreach/promotion, assessing candidates, etc.
• Experience working on a previous census of population.

Our commitment

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to apply if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups.