Temporary jobs in Canada

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24,395 listings · 3,389 employers Counted Nov 2, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,443 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (810 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (803 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Registered nurse, Practical nurse.

3,319 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	20.00	2,606
CAD / year	70,000.00	310
USD / hour	17.95	57
CAD / month	5,692.25	35

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 8% hybrid, 91% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

Based on the dated count above. Listings can change. How we count

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Ashcroft, BC
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Adecco

Senior Payroll Specialist

Toronto, ON, Canada

On-site

$35 to $40 CAD / hour · Temporary

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Job details

Pay: $35 to $40 CAD / hour
Job type: Temporary
Workplace: On-site
Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll administration and financial operations
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Original job description

Senior Payroll Specialist (3-months | potential extension)

Location: Midtown Toronto, ON (TTC accessible)

Work Arrangement: On-site, Monday to Friday

Contract Length: 3 months, with potential for extension

Pay rate: $35-40/hr, commensurate with experience

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join their team on an immediate, temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to support payroll operations and financial administration within a collaborative and professional environment. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll expertise, excellent attention to detail, and experience working with financial systems, reconciliations, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and in compliance with applicable legislation and company policies
Administer employee benefits, pension contributions, and payroll-related documentation
Prepare Records of Employment (ROEs), year-end tax slips, and other payroll compliance requirements
Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries in a professional and timely manner
Enter and maintain financial data within accounting and payroll systems
Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
Perform account reconciliations and support monthly financial processes
Generate routine financial reports and assist with data analysis as required
Support expense reporting and documentation processes
Maintain organized financial records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information
Provide administrative support to the finance team and assist with special projects as needed

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Payroll Administration, or a related field
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation required
Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll administration and financial operations
Strong understanding of payroll legislation, benefits administration, and payroll compliance requirements
Experience with accounting and payroll software systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What We're Looking For

Highly organized and process-driven professional
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Commitment to accuracy, deadlines, and customer service

This opportunity is available immediately, and our client is looking to move quickly. If you're a payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing payroll accuracy with financial administration, we'd love to hear from you.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and manage benefits, pension contributions, payroll documentation, compliance filings, and employee inquiries. Maintain financial data and records, assist with accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, reporting, expense processes, and other finance team projects.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in accounting, finance, payroll administration, or a related field and the Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) designation are required. Candidates need at least five years of payroll and financial operations experience, knowledge of payroll legislation and benefits administration, proficiency with accounting and payroll systems and Microsoft Excel, and strong organizational, analytical, communication, and confidentiality skills.

Skills

Payroll Administration
Payroll Compliance
Benefits Administration
Pension Contributions
Records Of Employment
Year-End Tax Slips
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Account Reconciliation
Financial Reporting
Data Analysis
Expense Reporting
Accounting Systems
Payroll Software
Microsoft Excel
Confidential Information Management

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Keywords

Payroll Administration
Payroll Compliance
Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP)
Benefits Administration
Pension Contributions
Payroll Legislation
Records Of Employment (ROEs)
Year-End Tax Slips
Accounting
Financial Operations
Accounting Systems
Payroll Systems
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Account Reconciliation
Financial Reporting
Data Analysis
Expense Reporting
Financial Records
Confidentiality
Customer Service
Problem-Solving

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