Temporary jobs in Canada

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

12,610 listings · 2,064 employers Counted Oct 3, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (678 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (466 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (332 listings).

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

1,446 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	6,701.73	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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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Saint-Paul, QC · Rivière Saint-Paul, QC
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Norton, NB
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Thorburn, NS
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Mossbank, SK
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Registered Nurse - Repost
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Portage la Prairie, MB
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Care Nursing Services St Boniface - Repost
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
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Captain, Correctional Facility (Term)
The Government of Nova Scotia
Dartmouth, NS
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Tire Technician - Winnipeg South
Kal Tire
Winnipeg, MB
- Temporary
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Purchasing & Process Coordinator (Hybrid)
Motion LP
Toronto, ON
- $40,000 to $56,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Registered Nurse - Inpatient Surgery, 2Main
St Thomas Elgin General Hospital
St. Thomas, ON
- $41.15 to $58.98 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Temporary
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Project Manager, Research (TERM, 50% FTE)
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
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International Co-op Officer (15-Month Term)
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
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Exploration, Core Shack Technician
IAMGOLD
Val-d'Or, QC
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Senior Officer, Operations
CMHC - SCHL
Winnipeg, MB · Moncton, NB · Yellowknife, NT · Iqaluit, NU · Toronto, ON · Ottawa, ON · Montreal, QC · Saskatoon, SK · Whitehorse, YT · Vancouver, BC · Charlottetown, PE · Halifax, NS · Calgary, AB · ON · NT · AB · BC
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Retail Store Associate Part Time (Temporary) Winners - Richmond Hill
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Richmond Hill, ON
- Part-time
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UH
Administrative Assistant I
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Supervisor, passengers services (Temporary 14 months)
Transat AT
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Word/Data Processing Clerk II - Digital Media & Traffic Disclosure Clerk
City of Edmonton
AB
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Team Coordinator/ Medical Scheduler
CarePartners
Sarnia, ON
- Temporary
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Care Aide (Acute)
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $31.64 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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HH
Registered Nurse - ICU
Halton Healthcare
Oakville, ON
- Contract
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Rotating Equipment Specialist
Finning
Prince George, BC · Kamloops, BC · Surrey, BC · Edmonton, AB · Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Administrator
iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance)
Quebec, QC
- Temporary
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Seasonal Sales Associate (Queen West)
Knix
Toronto, ON
- $19.7 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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Seasonal Sales Associate (Toronto Premium Outlets)
Knix
Milton, ON
- $19.7 CAD / hour
- Temporary

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

Wallace, NS, Canada

Province: Nova Scotia Employment Type: On Call Relief Employment Status: Term Language Requirement: English Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 Working Hours: Casual, on call Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54 Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/10/15

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Job details

Pay: Province: Nova Scotia Employment Type: On Call Relief Employment Status: Term Language Requirement: English Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 Working Hours: Casual, on call Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54 Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/10/15
Apply by: Oct 15, 2026
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 1, 2026

Original job description

Job Requisition Id: 204290
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Wallace
Other Location(s):
Province: Nova Scotia
Employment Type: On Call Relief
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: Casual, on call
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026/10/15

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 a retail or service environment. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and flexibility for on-call work are required.

Skills

Customer service
Retail sales
Cash handling
Mail processing
Accounting systems
Physical fitness
Communication
Problem solving
Business administration

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Post Office
Retail
Customer Service
Mail Processing
Accounting
Cash Transactions
On-call
Logistics
Postal Services
Business Administration

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