Field Operations Supervisor (FOS) - Ontario

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Barrie; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Field Operations Supervisor to oversee census activities. Responsibilities include planning field operations, supervising teams, and ensuring public engagement in the census. Candidates must possess a secondary school diploma, and experience in management and effective communication skills is essential. The position is based in Barrie, Ontario, and offers the opportunity to contribute to community data collection for the upcoming census.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a workload and delegating tasks.
• Experience performing computer functions including email and spreadsheets.
• Experience in managing a team with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize census field operations.
• Train and supervise team supervisors.
• Authorize employee payments and expenses.
• Respond to public inquiries and promote census participation.

Skills

Initiative and action orientation

Effective written communication

Team leadership

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Field Operations Supervisor (FOS) - Ontario

Reference number : STC25J-180007-000005

Selection process number : 25-STC-EA-NCR-752-381 Statistics Canada

AS-03

Acting, Assignment, Deployment, Secondment, Specified period

Closing date : 31 December 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Contact information for applicants available on the posting; please visit the organization website for details.

Locations

Amherstburg, Atikokan, Bancroft, Barrie, Belleville, Bobcaygeon, Bracebridge, Brampton, Brockville, Burlington, Carleton Place, Chatham, Clarington, Cobourg, Cochrane, Cornwall, Dryden, Elliot Lake, Espanola, Etobicoke, Fort Frances, Geraldton, Goderich, Hamilton, Hastings, Hawkesbury, Hearst, Kapuskasing, Kenora, Kingston, Kirkland Lake, Kitchener, Lakefield, Leamington, Lindsay, London, Manitouwadge, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Moosonee, Newmarket, Niagara Falls, Nipigon, North Bay, North York, Oakville, Oshawa, Ottawa, Parry Sound, Petawawa, Peterborough, Pigeon River, Prescott, Rainy River, Richmond Hill, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, Scarborough, Sioux Lookout, St.Joseph Island, Sturgeon Falls, Sudbury, Terrace Bay, Thunder Bay, Tillsonburg, Timmins, Toronto, Vaughan, Whitby, Windsor, Woodstock, Eastern Ontario - Other locations, Georgian / Huron / Simcoe Region - Other locations, National Capital Region - Other locations, Northern Ontario - Other locations, Southern - Western Ontario - Other locations.

Duties

• Participates in the planning, organizing and control of census field operations for an assigned area.
• Trains and supervises a team of supervisors and coordinates their activities and those of their employees.
• Participates in the monitoring, analysis and evaluation of field operations by reviewing activity reports.
• Authorizes employees’ weekly payment, expenses and allowances.
• Monitors performance and productivity of staff and resolves collection, staff and pay issues.
• Promotes respondent participation in the census and participates in the implementation of regional communication strategies.
• Responds to inquiries coming from the public.
• Works collaboratively with other census employees including other FOSs, Assistant Manager Pay (AMPs), Recruitment Coordinators (RCs) and Manager of Administration (MAs) to resolve collection, processing, and pay issues.
• Works closely with Recruitment Clerk (REC) and Field Operations Manager (FOM) to meet targets.

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.

The Census of Population is conducted 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 and supports planning, policy development and evaluation activities of governments at all levels, as well as data users in the private sector.

Intent of the process

This staffing process will be used to staff various AS-03 positions, or equivalents, for which duration of employment, language and security requirements, conditions of employment and work locations will vary according to the position. The pool of qualified candidates established from this process may be used to staff similar positions for the 2026 Census.

Please note that asset qualifications may be required for the job and considered essential qualifications. Other qualifications may be added depending on the position. You may be assessed for additional qualifications not included in this posting.

The first assessment step will begin in August 2025, with the screening phase. Other assessment processes may be conducted if vacancies arise. You are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as there are immediate needs to staff multiple positions.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

To be considered, you must clearly explain how you meet the essential qualifications.

EDUCATION

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

EXP1 Experience managing a workload, including delegating multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

EXP2 Experience in performing computer functions including sending/receiving emails, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, creating virtual meeting invites.

EXP3 Experience in at least one of the following two essential experiences: (1) working in a large-scale project with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities; or (2) supervising a team, including assigning work and managing performance.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

C4 – Showing initiative and being action oriented

C6A - Effective written communication

Other qualifications

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it:

ASSET EXPERIENCE :

AEXP1 Experience delivering training

AEXP2 Experience conducting recruitment activities

AEXP3 Experience working on a previous census of population

AEXP4 Experience working with Indigenous peoples or in Indigenous communities

AEXP5 Experience in supervising a data collection operation

The following may be applied/assessed at a later date (essential for the job):

Various language requirements

• English Essential
• Bilingual imperative – BBB / BBB
• Bilingual Imperative – CBC / CBC

COMPETENCIES

C1 – Demonstrating integrity and respect

C2 – Thinking things through

C3 – Working effectively with others

C5 – Adaptability

C6B – Effective oral communication

ABILITIES

Ability to lead a team.

Conditions of employment

• Reliability Status security clearance
• Availability and willingness to travel occasionally according to operational needs.
• Availability and willingness to work overtime according to operational needs.
• Availability and willingness to work evenings and weekends according to operational needs.
• 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.

How to apply

All information obtained throughout the selection process may be used to evaluate candidates, including their ability to communicate effectively in writing. When submitting their application, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications. Use concrete examples (STAR model) to illustrate your qualifications. The competency written communication will be assessed with your application. An interview will be administered. Applicants may be contacted for references outside the list provided by the candidate. Successful candidates must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice (English or French).

Some appointments may be made under the Statistics Canada Census and Survey Related Term Employment Exclusion Approval Order (EAO). You will be subject to the provisions of the Public Service Employment Act with some exceptions.

Additional information and accommodations are available upon request during the process.