Temporary jobs in Canada

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

12,365 listings · 2,053 employers Counted Oct 2, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (646 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (445 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (331 listings).

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

1,433 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	1,024
CAD / year	69,600.00	211
CAD / month	6,631.67	24

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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Nurse Practitioner
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Duck Lake, SK
Full-time
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Full-time
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Education Instructor - Practicum Advisor EDBE 8Y02 Fall D16
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St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
Part-time
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Education Instructor - Practicum Advisor EDBE 8R70 Fall D14
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON · Main Campus (Employees)
Part-time
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Activity Aide, Adult Day Program - Temporary, Full-time
VON Canada (Ontario)
Peterborough, ON
$17.6 to $23.82 CAD / hour
Full-time · Temporary
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Journeyperson Electrician
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Calgary, AB
Full-time
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Advisor, Data Governance (Temporary, 12 months)
BRP
Sherbrooke, QC
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Co-op Accountant, Assurance and Accounting (January 2027)
ACCA Careers
Windsor, ON
Temporary
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Temporary
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Cash & Collections Analyst (Temp - Hybrid)
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Toronto, ON
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University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
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University of Guelph
Guelph, ON
Part-time
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Emergency Department Assistant
St Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas, ON
$28.46 to $28.89 CAD / hour
Full-time · Temporary
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Emergency Department Assistant
St Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas, ON
$28.46 to $28.89 CAD / hour
Full-time · Temporary
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Summer Student, Assurance and Accounting (Various Locations) - May 2027
ACCA Careers
Neepawa, MB
Temporary
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Teaching Assistant - PHGY 213 - Introductory Physiology Lab 2 - Winter 2027
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Montreal, QC · McIntyre Medical
Part-time
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Campus Support Assistant - 3 Month Term
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Full-time
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Full-time
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Personal Support Worker (PSW), Assisted Living - Temporary, Full-time
VON Canada (Ontario)
Peterborough, ON
$17.6 to $23.82 CAD / hour
Full-time · Temporary
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Receptionist (Temporary Full-Time – Maternity Leave Coverage Until March 2027)
The HR Pro
Hamilton, ON · Ancaster West, Ontario
Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse, Float Team - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (Until March 2027)
CHEO
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
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Senior Advisor Market Development
Independent Electricity System Operator
Canada
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Project Coordinator and Designer
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
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Dietary Aide (Server) – Seniors Living Retirement
S&R Group of Companies
Waterloo, ON
From $19.12 CAD / hour
Part-time

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

Tamworth, ON, Canada

Pay: Job Requisition Id: 204257 Business Function: Retail Primary City: Tamworth Province: Ontario Employment Type: On Call Employment Status: Term Language Requirement: English Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 Working Hours: On call Salary: $20.54
Apply by: Oct 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

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Original job description

Job Requisition Id: 204257
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Tamworth
Province: Ontario
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: On call
Salary: $20.54

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 and services while providing excellent customer service. They also manage the sorting, distribution, and processing of mail while resolving delivery and service issues.

Requirements

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

Skills

Customer service
Sales
Cash handling
Mail sorting
Accounting systems
Physical fitness
Problem solving
Business administration

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Keywords

Postal services
Retail
Customer service
Mail processing
Cash transactions
Accounting systems
On-call
Logistics
Canada Post
Physical labor

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