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Census & Statistical Data

Governments, businesses, associations and community organizations use census information to plan services that benefit everyone who lives in Canada. These services include schools, daycare, police services and fire protection. Census results are used to make decisions that affect our neighbourhoods, province, and the entire country.

For more information, visit the Statistics Canada website.

Statistics Canada is hiring!

Statistics Canada is hiring for the 2026 Census.

You must be 18 years of age, be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or possess a valid work permit and reside in Canada and have a Canadian home address.

Census jobs require employees to go door to door to obtain completed questionnaires.

There are approximately 32,000 census jobs available across Canada.

Pay is $25.87 per hour for non-supervisory positions and $31.32 per hour for supervisory positions, plus authorized expenses.

The time frame for census jobs is between March and July 2026 depending on the position and location.

You must be available to work flexible hours including days, evenings, and weekends.

For more information visit census.gc.ca/jobs

Federal Census Data

2021 Federal Census (Stats Canada Website
2016 Federal Census (Stats Canada Website)
2011 Federal Census (Stats Canada Website)
2006 Federal Census (Stats Canada Website)

Regional Statistics

Drayton Valley Regional Statistics (Government of Alberta)

Municipal Census Data

2006 Municipal Census Report
Municipal Census History 1957-2006