Field Operations Supervisor (FOS) – Ontario

Atikokan Economic Development Corporation; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national statistical agency is hiring for a position to supervise census operations in the Rainy River District. The role involves managing field teams, training staff, and ensuring efficient data collection. Candidates must have a secondary school diploma and experience in workload management. The agency values diversity and encourages Indigenous communities to apply. This position offers a salary between $73,798 and $79,511 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in computer functions like email and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise census field operations.
• Train and manage supervisors.
• Evaluate performance and resolve issues.

Skills

Workload management

Delegation

Written communication

Initiative

Education

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Job Reference Number

STC25J-180007-000005

Selection Process Number

25-STC-EA-NCR-752-381

Statistics Canada

Atikokan, Ontario

Employment Details

Grade: AS-03 – Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Secondment, Specified period

Salary: $73,798 to $79,511

Closing Date

31 December, 2025 – 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply

Canadian citizens or permanent residents living within a 125km radius of the position. Candidates outside this radius may be considered if the number of eligible applicants is insufficient. Indigenous community residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Central Region Census HR Team
[e-mail]

Duties

• Participate in planning, organizing and supervising census field operations for a designated area.
• Train and supervise a team of supervisors and coordinate their activities and those of their employees.
• Monitor, analyze and evaluate field operations by reviewing activity reports.
• Authorize weekly payment, expenses and allowances for employees.
• Monitor performance and productivity of staff and resolve collection, staff and pay issues.
• Promote respondent participation and implement regional communication strategies.
• Respond to public inquiries.
• Collaborate with census employees (FOS, AMP, RC, MA) to resolve collection, processing and pay issues.
• Work closely with Recruitment Clerk and Field Operations Manager to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
• Essential Experience:
  • Managing workload, delegating tasks and meeting deadlines.
  • Using computer functions (email, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, virtual meeting invites).
  • Experience in a large-scale project with competing deadlines or supervising a team (assigning work and managing performance).
• Essential Competencies:
  • Showing initiative and being action oriented (C4).
  • Effective written communication (C6A).
• Asset Experience (optional) (explain how you meet these):
  • Delivering training (AEXP1).
  • Conducting recruitment activities (AEXP2).
  • Working on a previous census of population (AEXP3).
  • Working with Indigenous peoples or in Indigenous communities (AEXP4).
  • Supervising a data collection operation (AEXP5).

Conditions of Employment

• Reliability Status security clearance.
• Availability and willingness to travel occasionally according to operational needs.
• Availability and willingness to work overtime, evenings and weekends as required.
• Secure office space and private area at home for confidential phone calls.
• Reliable internet access at residence.

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment. Please request accommodation if needed. All information is kept confidential.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and contact information for two references. Respond to screening questions by illustrating how you meet each essential qualification; use the STAR model (Situation, Task, Action, Result).

Additional Information

Preferences: Veterans first, then Canadian citizens/permanent residents. Nunavut Inuit first for positions in Nunavut.

Further details such as assessment accommodation, language requirements, and legal notices are available upon request.

Apply Online

Apply at the Statistics Canada career portal.