Enumerator (Saint John, New Brunswick & surrounding area)

Job Requisition ID: 12709

Position Status: Casual

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Moncton (NB)

Travel Requirement: Frequent

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We're committed to advancing employment equity and fostering an inclusive workplace. To reflect the diversity of Canada’s population, we encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, veterans, and racialized peoples. We also welcome applications from all individuals eligible to work in Canada.

We are also committed to advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and supporting the meaningful inclusion of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis voices and priorities. While this position is hybrid requiring some in-office presence, a work from home arrangement may be considered for First Nations candidates on reserve or Indigenous candidates that reside further than 125KM from a CMHC office.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• While positions at CMHC require some in-office presence, alternative work arrangements may be considered for Indigenous candidates.

About the role

Join the CMHC Surveys team, in the Enumerator position. Bring your research and data collection skills to work as an Enumerator surveying Starts, Completions and Market Absorption Survey for Saint John, New Brunswick and surrounding area.

Hours of work will vary based on survey workload and geographic area. Approximately 30-35 hours per month – the work hours are not guaranteed hours and can vary within your assigned geographic area of Saint John, New Brunswick and surrounding area. The rate of pay is $23.89 per hour.

This is a temporary position with a duration of 6 months, with possibility of renewal.

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, according to the requirements of CMHC, within your assigned geographic area.
• Visit construction sites and sales offices and communicate with developers, builders, and municipalities to collect the required data.
• 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.
• High attention to accuracy and detail; ability to follow very detailed instructions.
• Knowledge of your assigned geographic area, ability to plan routes, ability to read a map and follow directions.
• 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 $2,000,000 public liability and property damage would be required to complete travel for site visits.

It would be great if you also had:

• A related experience in field data collection or survey-based research and/or data entry.
• A previous experience with telephone interviewing, particularly making outbound calls.
• A related experience in property management and/or housing industry.
• Knowledgeable of Saint John, New Brunswick and surrounding area.

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

What happens after you apply

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

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!