Temporary jobs in Canada

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

12,627 listings · 2,060 employers Counted Oct 3, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (682 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (460 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (331 listings).

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

1,440 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	23.00	1,026
CAD / year	70,000.00	213
CAD / month	6,771.79	23

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

Temporary jobs in Canada

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Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Long Term Care
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Long Term Care
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - Long Term Care
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $41.42 to $55.91 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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Clerk, Registration & Licensee Services (14-Month Term)
Law Society Human Resources Team
Vancouver, BC
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Dock Attendant
West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall & Fantasyland Hotel)
Edmonton, AB
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Retail Field Intern - Agronomy Assistant
Nutrien
SK
- Temporary
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Groupe Dynamite
Grande Prairie, AB
- Temporary
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Casual Mental Health Worker
Victoria Cool Aid Society
Victoria, BC
- Temporary
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Fort McMurray, AB
- Temporary
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Quebec, QC
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Paris, ON
- Temporary
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Manager, Integrated Marketing & Creative Services (Temporary)
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON
- Temporary
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Business Operations Consultant
Halton Healthcare
Oakville, ON
- Contract
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Retail Associate - FT (3-month contract)
Homeward Trust Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
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Business Analyst
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Research Coordinator
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
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Administrative Officer
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
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Anatomy Lab Instructor - Biomedical Sciences
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
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Entry Level Operator - Warehouse TEMP
TACORA RESOURCES INC.
Wabush, NL
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Child and Youth Worker
Matrix Foster Care Services
Mississauga, ON
- $22 to $24 CAD / hour
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Residential Leasing Specialist (6-Month Contract) - Etobicoke
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Toronto, ON
- $27 to $30 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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General Accounts Payable Clerk
City of Windsor
Windsor, ON
- Temporary
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Pharmacy Assistant
Rexall Pharmacy Group LTD
Surrey, BC
- $19 to $23 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Contract
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Transition House Worker (Temporary Full Time)
Options Community Services
Surrey, BC
- $27.53 to $31.57 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Temporary
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Event and Fundraising Specialist
Halton Women s Place
Burlington, ON
- $55,000 to $61,000 CAD / year
- Temporary

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

Nanoose, BC, Canada

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

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Job details

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

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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