About the position
Work environmentHelp shape the future of Canada, one conversation at a time!
Every year, Statistics Canada connects with millions of Canadians to collect information that helps inform decisions on issues that matter, including health, employment, housing, business, and the economy.
As a Data Collection Clerk, you will be on the front lines of data collection, engaging directly with Canadians and businesses in your community. You will receive a laptop and cell phone to support your work and play an important role in gathering reliable information that helps shape programs, policies, and services across the country.
What you will do:
✓ Communicate with survey participants (individuals and/or businesses).
✓ Conduct computer assisted interviews (in person or via telephone) to collect, verify, edit, and organize survey data.
✓ Provide documentation, verification, and safeguarding of collected survey data.
✓ Conduct research using various tools.
Why you will love this role:
✓ Make a meaningful contribution to Canadians and your community.
✓ Work independently while connecting with diverse people and businesses.
✓ Develop valuable communication, interviewing, and problem-solving skills.
✓ Gain experience in data collection, research, and customer service.
✓ Enjoy a flexible and varied work environment where no two days are the same.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys interacting with people, working independently, and making a meaningful contribution to Canadians.
Intent of the process
The intent of the process is to staff Data Collection Clerk positions in remote locations.
A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions within Statistics Canada with various tenures such as term, acting, assignment, secondment or deployment. The pool can be used to staff positions with various language requirements.
This recruitment campaign is part of Statistics Canada's Northern Hiring Strategy, which aims to build and maintain a sustainable workforce in Yukon. Statistics Canada is committed to hiring locally to strengthen operational effectiveness and ensure services are informed by local knowledge and perspectives. We encourage applications from individuals with experience living in Yukon and knowledge of Indigenous culture, communities, and local customs. The department is also seeking to strengthen its capacity in Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun.
This position requires on-site presence in Yukon and regular travel to remote communities. Applicants should apply only to locations where they have a genuine interest in working and where they are prepared to establish and maintain their work location if appointed.
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.
How do I apply?
Click "Apply Online" to submit your application. You will be asked to answer a few questions and upload your résumé. Applications are accepted in English or French.
Prefer another option? You can also express your interest by email at . Simply send us your résumé, and we will provide a short questionnaire to learn more about your skills and experience.
If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please let us know.
Work location selection: You will be asked to select the locations where you are interested in working. By selecting a location, you confirm that you are available and able to work on site at that location.
Communication: Our means of communication with you is via e-mail. Please make sure that you have an e-mail address that is always functional and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails or route it to the Junk/Spam folder). Failure to respond in the proper timeframe will be interpreted as a withdrawal from the process.
Random selection and/or top-down selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be further assessed following a search of the inventory.
You must complete the assessment independently without external help, including unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI). You may be asked to explain or elaborate on your answers in a follow-up interview. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.
*By submitting this employment application, I acknowledge that I have read, understood and accept the confidentiality and integrity terms outlined above. I certify that I have completed this assessment independently without external assistance, and that I have neither plagiarized nor used AI. I understand the potential consequences to my application if I fail to comply with these requirements.
Operational Requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
• Willingness and availability to work variable hours, including days, evenings, and weekends on a rotating shift basis .
• Mobility normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license and the unrestricted use of a vehicle*.
* For local work assignments, travel via available transportation (for example, public transit, personal vehicle, etc.) may be required.
* Working in specific locations or under environmental conditions (e.g., outdoors, remote areas).
You need (essential for the job)
Your application must clearly explain how you meet the following
EDUCATION
Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Foreign Educational Credentials: Candidates with foreign educational credentials must provide proof of equivalency to a Canadian secondary school diploma or higher. An assessment from a recognized Canadian credential assessment organization is required, such as:
• World Education Services (WES)
• International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
It is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain and provide this assessment as part of the application process.
Learn more about degree equivalency.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCES
•EXP1. Experience in dealing with the public, either by telephone or in person (e.g., call center, front line customer service responding to requests for information, helpdesk, technical support, etc.)
•EXP2. Experience using various computer software packages or applications to perform daily tasks (launching applications, performing research, opening/closing/locating/editing of documents, or uploading information).
Computer software or applications may include specialized software or any of the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.) products.
ESSENTIAL ABILITY
•AB1. Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Applied / assessed at a later date
CORE COMPETENCIES
•C1. Working effectively with others
•C2. Thinking things through
•C3. Showing initiative and being action-oriented
•C4. Demonstrating integrity and respect
ESSENTIAL ABILITY
•AB2. Ability to communicate effectively orally
You may need (asset qualifications)
May be applied / assessed at a later date
ASSET EXPERIENCES
•AEXP1. Experience conducting structured interviews, either in person or via telephone.
•AEXP2. Experience in communicating in Inuktitut.
•AEXP3. Experience in communicating in Inuinnaqtun.
NOTE: Depending on the position to be filled, one or other of the following qualifications may be considered essential “necessary for the job” or an “advantageous” asset. This does not mean that you must have all these qualifications, but these criteria could be a determining factor in the choice of persons to be appointed. So, it's important that you answer every question. Other qualifications may apply, depending on the position to be filled.
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 self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply.
Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.
Selection may be limited to members of the following employment equity groups: Indigenous (Aboriginal) peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.
Learn more about employment equity.