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Census Hiring Information

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Notes from the Census Information Meeting at The Career Centre, March 17, 2011:

  • There are 794 positions to fill on Vancouver Island.
  • 16 positions are available in Parksville (1 supervisor and 15 enumerators).
  • Outlying areas will require another 60 people.
  • Hiring has started for supervisors in the more rural areas; they have not hired a supervisor for Parksville city area yet.
  • Most of the work will be done after the Census is mailed out, doing follow up starting in May and lasting for about 3 months.
  • To apply:
    1. Apply on the Census website, it’s about a 20 minute process to fill out the online application. You will receive an applicant number and go into a pool of applicants sorted by geographical area. Pre-screening will take place. Initial requirements are: must be 18 years of age or older; must be a Canadian Citizen or eligible to work in Canada; and must commit to 20 hours a week including evening and weekends.

    2. If the candidate is screened in they will be invited to a testing session which will be in central areas. Sample test questions are on the Census website. Candidates must get 60% to pass.
    3. Those who pass the test will be invited to an interview. References and criminal records will be checked. If the Criminal Record is from a long time ago and does not relate directly to the work (such as a DIU) you may not necessarily be screened out.
  • Wages are $14.72 for the non-supervisory positions and $18.04 for the supervisor position. People can apply for both positions on the website.
  • Most of the office work and data entry takes place in Ottawa but they will be hiring for 20 office positions in Victoria. Apply for these positions on the Census website
  • Crew Leaders will give assignments to the enumerators. Every assignment has an estimated time limit, however enumerators will get paid for what hours they log in.
  • Applicants must have computer skills and access to a computer, the internet and a printer.

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    Information Session for Census Jobs

    Friday, March 11th, 2011

    There is still time to apply for Census jobs.

    Staff are needed for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory jobs for the 2011 Census.

    These jobs are ideal for: students, recently retired persons, stay-at-home parents, and those wanting to supplement their income. Rate of pay is $14.72 to $18.04/hour plus authorized expenses. For more information check-out the 2011 Census website.

    Attend an information session at The Career Centre Thursday, March 17th from 10am to 10:30am for an information session. Information will be provided on the application process and time will be made available for questions.

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    Census jobs across Canada

    Thursday, January 13th, 2011

    Staff is needed for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory jobs for the 2011 Census.

    These jobs are ideal for: students, recently retired persons, stay-at-home parents, and those wanting to supplement their income. Rate of pay is $14.72 to $18.04/hour plus authorized expenses. For more information check-out the 2011 Census website.

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