Enumerator (Calgary)

Job Requisition ID: 11113
Position Status: Casual
Position Type: Hybrid
Office Location: Calgary (AB)
Travel Requirement: Travel not required
Language Designation: English Essential
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ
Security Requirement: Reliability Status

About CMHC
The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

About the role
Join the CMHC Surveys Team and bring your research and data collection skills to work as an Enumerator. We have multiple vacancies to be filled in various locations across Canada.

Hours of work will vary based on survey workload and geographic area. Up to 37.5 hours per week – the work hours are not guaranteed hours and can vary. The rate of pay is $23.31 per hour.

This is a casual position starting mid September until mid November 2025 (8 weeks in duration, which includes training). Candidates must be available to work full time during the peak period of the surveys which will take place in October 2025.

What you’ll do:

Work with the Enumerator’s team to ensure the ongoing achievement of the survey for collecting high quality survey data within tight deadlines.
Collect housing market data (via research, computer-assisted and/or telephone survey) in a timely and accurate manner within your assigned geographic area.
Build and maintain professional rapport in all your interactions.
Organize your work to ensure that you deliver quality work within tight deadlines.
What you should have:

A High School diploma or higher.
Strong communications skills (oral and written).
Demonstrated strong numerical aptitude with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong computer and typing skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and achieve strong results with minimum supervision.
Proficiency using internet and computer software tools such as research, email, video conference tools, data entry databases, and MS Excel skills are required.
The ability to work from home with an access to internet (high-speed).
A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle and insurance for $1,000,000 public liability and property damage would be required to complete travel for site visits.
It would be great if you also had:

Related experience in field data collection or survey-based research and/or data entry.
Previous experience with telephone interviewing, particularly making outbound calls.
Related experience in property management and/or housing industry.

Posting closing date : Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply
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If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!
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