Temporary jobs in Canada

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

12,635 listings · 2,066 employers Counted Oct 3, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (680 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (465 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (332 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	23.00	1,030
CAD / year	70,000.00	214
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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Sales Associate
The Wine Shop
Parry Sound, ON
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Sales Associate
The Wine Shop
Pickering, ON
- Temporary
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Student, Value Realization Office Project Management Coordinator (Winter 2027)
Sun Life
Toronto, ON · Sun Life Toronto One York
- Full-time
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Student Office Assistant/Assistant(e) administratif(ve) étudiant(e) - CD - Law310
McGill University
Day, Chancellor,Hall
- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function - BIOC 212
McGill University
Montreal, QC · McIntyre Medical
- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Biophysical Methods in Biochemistry - BIOC 404
McGill University
Montreal, QC · McIntyre Medical
- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Written Communication in Biomedical Sciences - BIOC 301
McGill University
Montreal, QC · McIntyre Medical
- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Biochemistry of Macromolecules - BIOC 312
McGill University
Montreal, QC · McIntyre Medical
- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 - BIOC 220 (Lab)
McGill University
Montreal, QC · McIntyre Medical
- Part-time
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Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Membranes and Cellular Signaling - BIOC 458
McGill University
Montreal, QC · McIntyre Medical
- Part-time
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Continuing Care Assistant
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Part-time
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Food Services Worker
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Part-time
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Manager
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
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Dietitian Degree Senior
HealthCareersInSask.ca
La Ronge, SK
- Part-time
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Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Lafleche, SK
- Part-time
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Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Moose Jaw, SK
- Part-time
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Specalist - Primary Health Care
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Rockglen, SK
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Rockglen, SK
- Full-time
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Inventory Control Specialist - Seasonal
Bass Pro Shops
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
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Inventory Associate - CA15 (Day Shift: 8am-4:30pm)
Medline Industries, LP
Guelph, ON
- Full-time
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Letter Carrier - Delivery Agent - Guelph
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Guelph, ON
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Seasonal Associate
Sephora
Burlington, ON
- $19.2 to $22.6 CAD / hour
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Deduction and A/R Analyst- 12 Month Contract
Flora Food Group
Toronto, ON
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Management Trainee Summer Internship - 2027
Enterprise Holdings
Dartmouth, NS
- Temporary

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

Shawville, QC, Canada

Job Requisition Id: 204229 Business Function: Retail Primary City: Shawville Province: Quebec Employment Type: On Call Employment Status: Term Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (--BB) Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 Working Hours: On call Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54 Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-30

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Pay: Job Requisition Id: 204229 Business Function: Retail Primary City: Shawville Province: Quebec Employment Type: On Call Employment Status: Term Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (--BB) Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 Working Hours: On call Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54 Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-30
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Original job description

Job Requisition Id: 204229
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Shawville
Province: Quebec
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: Bilingual Imperative (--BB)
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: On call
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-30

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 information to the public. They must resolve delivery issues and maintain efficient counter service operations.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in retail or business administration. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the flexibility to work on-call.

Skills

Customer service
Retail sales
Cash handling
Mail processing
Accounting systems
Physical stamina
Bilingualism
Business administration

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Postal services
Retail
Customer service
Mail sorting
Cash transactions
Accounting
On-call
Bilingual
Canada Post
Logistics

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