Temporary jobs in Canada

Explore temporary jobs across Canada. Choose a location and read the full job details.

12,516 listings · 2,045 employers Counted Oct 1, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (658 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (505 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (314 listings).

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

1,445 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	22.58	1,043
CAD / year	69,006.00	208
CAD / month	6,387.67	20

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, 92% 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

Temporary jobs in Canada

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Postal Clerk - Alexandria
Canada Post - Postes Canada
North Glengarry, ON · Alexandria, ON
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Wakefield, QC
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Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Trenton, ON
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Supervisor, Local Area, Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
NL · Cornerbrook, NL
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Postal Clerk - Perth
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Perth, ON
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Lac-des-Loups, QC
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Postal Clerk - Kingston
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Kingston, ON
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2627-194 - Faculty, Heavy Duty Equipment Repair - Truck & Transport - Sydney Waterfront Campus
Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC
Sydney Indian Reserve No. 28A, NS · Sydney, NS
Temporary
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Pharmacy Informatics Specialist Clinical Applications
St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, ON
Temporary
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Care Coordinator - Chatham Branch, "Part Time B", Temporary Full-Time
Ontario Health atHome
Chatham-Kent, ON · Chatham, ON
Full-time · Part-time · Temporary
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Registered Nurse, Mental Health - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until October 2027)
CHEO
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
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Behaviour Therapist, Neurodevelopmental Health – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (Until March 2027)
CHEO
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
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Winter Supervisor, Maintenance (Sydney River) (2 Positions)
The Government of Nova Scotia
NS · SYDNEY RIVER, NS
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Retail Support Associate | Metropolis at Metrotown
TELUS
Burnaby, BC
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[B] Administrative Assistant - (H) Temporary- Full Time [BRV AA1 1.00] AgeCare Riverview
AgeCare
Medicine Hat, AB · AgeCare Riverview
Full-time
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Retail Support Agent (6-months)
AMA - Alberta Motor Association
Calgary, AB
Full-time
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Driver Client Transportation, Frozen Meals on Wheels - Casual
VON Canada (Nova Scotia)
Oxford, NS · Amherst, NS
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Summer Articling Accountant, Assurance and Accounting
ACCA Careers
Prince Albert, SK
Temporary
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Co-op, Assurance and Accounting
ACCA Careers
Prince Albert, SK
Temporary
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Co-op, Assurance and Accounting
ACCA Careers
Lloydminster, SK
Temporary
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Production Operator
Bakery Feeds, by Darling Ingredients
Winnipeg, MB
Full-time
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Intermediate/Senior Planner - Contract
the Town of the Blue Mountains
Thornbury, ON
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SEASONAL ASSOCIATE
Boutique La Vie En Rose
Joliette, QC
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Cardiac Technologist - Cardiology
Women's College Hospital
Toronto, ON
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Communications Operator - Switchboard
Women's College Hospital
Toronto, ON

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

Nanoose, BC, Canada

Pay: Province: British Columbia Employment Type: On Call Employment Status: Term Language Requirement: English Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54 per hour Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/10/20
Apply by: Oct 21, 2026
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 28, 2026

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Original job description

Job Requisition Id: 204094
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Nanoose Bay
Other Location(s):
Province: British Columbia
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54 per hour
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/10/20

Job Description

If you have ambition, talent and drive, consider a fast-moving career with Canada Post. We are currently seeking an on-call Post Office Assistant who will use a customer-focused approach when providing counter services to customers.

Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants outside the community in which the Post Office is located may be considered as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Sell postal products and service to the business community and public
Sort, distribute and process mail into appropriate classifications
Provide customers with information and forms
Address delivery and service difficulties to resolve problems thoroughly and quickly

Job Responsibilities (continued)

Qualifications

High school or provincial equivalency and/or experience in business administration
Training and/or experience interacting with the public in a retail and/or service environment, including sales and cash transactions
Understanding of general or post office accounting systems.
Physically fit to lift mail containers of up to 50 lb, push or pull boxes, sort mail and stand for extended periods of time
Flexibility to be available for temporary, on-call work

Other Information

Canada Post’s values and behaviours

Our Values - Trust, Respect and Deliver represent our fundamental promise to ourselves, our expectations of one and another and our shared duty to our country.

Our behaviours – Make the call, Know the destination, Deliver for others, Ignite our pride; embody our values, bringing them to life and guiding our actions.

We’re committed to living these values and practicing these behaviours every day. Learn more about the values and behaviours by visiting the Canada Post website.

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Responsibilities

The Post Office Assistant is responsible for selling postal products, processing mail, and providing customer service at the counter. They must also resolve delivery issues and maintain accurate records using accounting systems.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in retail or service environments involving sales and cash transactions. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the flexibility to work on-call.

Skills

Customer service
Sales
Cash handling
Mail processing
Accounting systems
Physical fitness
Communication
Problem solving
Retail operations

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Keywords

Post Office
Retail
Customer Service
Mail Processing
Cash Transactions
Accounting Systems
On-call
Logistics
Postal Services
Inventory Management

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