ANTICIPATORY - Recruitment Clerk - Census 2026 Eastern Region

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Saguenay; Hybrid; CAD 57,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Recruitment Clerk for Census 2026, located in various regions of Quebec. The role includes promoting job opportunities, assessing applications, and maintaining recruitment records. Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents fluent in French and possess strong administrative skills. This position offers a salary of $57,217 to $61,761 and encourages applications from Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Promote census employment opportunities by posting materials and communicating with candidates.
• Assess job applications via phone, ensuring completeness.
• Perform data entry and maintain recruitment file records.
• Coordinate schedules and conduct candidate interviews when applicable.
• Create candidate pools and report recruitment challenges.
• Respond to inquiries about recruitment activities.

Skills

Working effectively with others

Effective written communication

Effective oral communication

Demonstrating integrity and respect

Thinking things through

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

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)

Salary: $57,217 to $61,761

Who can apply

Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in QC. Applicants must reside within 45 km of the position and are encouraged to come from Indigenous communities.

Duties

• Promote census employment opportunities by posting materials and communicating with candidates.
• Assess job applications via phone, ensuring completeness.
• Perform data entry and maintain recruitment file records.
• Coordinate schedules and conduct candidate interviews when applicable.
• Create candidate pools and report recruitment challenges.
• Respond to written and telephone inquiries about recruitment activities.
• Conduct second‑language testing for Statistics Act staff when required.

Essential Experience

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

Competencies

• Working effectively with others
• Demonstrating integrity and respect
• Effective written communication
• Thinking things through
• Showing initiative and being action‑oriented
• Effective oral communication

Language Requirements

• French: Essential
• Bilingual (English/French): High proficiency (BBB / BBB)

Asset Qualifications

• Experience providing client service by phone, in person, or in writing.
• Experience working in recruitment (outreach, promotion, assessment).
• Experience in a previous census of population.
• Organizational need: employment equity to address under‑representation.

Conditions of Employment

• Reliability status security clearance.
• Secure office space and private area at residence for confidential calls.
• Reliable internet access at residence.

Operational Requirements

• Availability to travel occasionally.
• Availability to work overtime when required.
• Driver’s licence may be required.

Our Commitment

We are committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free work environment. If accommodations are needed during any part of the evaluation process, please request specialized assistance. All information is 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 encourage candidates who belong to designated employment equity groups to apply.