Enumerator / Agent Recenseur

Up to 12 temporary full-time positions for 4 months intended specifically for students currently enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution, commencing in May 2026
The Urban Planning & Economy Department requires dynamic, well organized, and highly motivated individuals to travel door to door to businesses and other places of employment to collect data for the Edmonton Business Census. Data collected will be used to aid decision and policy making and the delivery of services to employers. This position will be of interest to any individuals seeking to expand their professional network, develop their soft skills or with an interest in commercial real estate, statistics or economic development. For safety reasons, enumerators will travel in teams to areas of the City to collect data.
As a Business Census enumerator summer student, you will:
Travel door to door to businesses and other places of employment to record the names and locations of businesses
Speak with business owners and staff to capture and update census data
Use and develop interpersonal skills to maximize survey response rates
Navigate through areas of the city to collect census data using a tablet by vehicle, transit or walking
Conduct phone and email follow ups for any businesses we could not reach in-person
Employ leadership skills when planning routes, ensuring performance targets are met and reporting back to the Program Coordinator
Create and schedule travel routes to navigate business areas and meet business interaction targets
Track and report on lessons learned, feedback or recommendations for the business census Perform other duties as assigned, including desktop research, and data quality check
Current full-time enrollment at a post-secondary institution
Assets:
Experience doing data collection and entry
Experience in customer service
Coursework or training in communications, leadership or related interpersonal skills
Experience with navigating the Edmonton area using maps or GIS applications
A commitment to positive engagement with team members, Edmonton business owners and employees
Commitment to a culture of inclusion and understanding
Flexibility to work in a variety of weather and environmental conditions
This position will be a combination of working from the office and on-site working conditions.
May be required to arrange own transportation to be reimbursed in accordance with City of Edmonton policy.
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week, ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Salary: $19.133 (Hourly)
Talent Diversity Consultant: NB/JR