Temporary jobs in Canada

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

25,780 listings · 3,457 employers Counted Nov 4, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,586 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (882 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (870 listings).

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

3,414 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	20.00	2,670
CAD / year	70,000.00	324
USD / hour	17.95	67
CAD / month	5,692.25	38

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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Mail Service Courier - Class 3, 5 or Class D Driver
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Hamilton, ON
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Blaine Lake, SK
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Seasonal Weekend Dispatcher
Primemax Energy
Ayr, ON
- Temporary
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Fellburn Care Centre
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
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Advisory Agent, Member and Client Experience
Desjardins
Lachute, QC · Caisse Desjardins d'Argenteuil
- Part-time
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Personal Lines Underwriter
Desjardins
Aurora, ON
- Full-time
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Dental Hygienist - Smyth Dental Centre
dentalcorp
Ottawa, ON · Smyth Dental Centre
- Full-time
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Analyst, HR Service Center, Benefits and Absences
Circle K
Laval, QC
- Full-time
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Consultant, Data Risk (12-months Fixed Term)
CIBC
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Communications Specialist, Champlain Maternal Newborn Regional Program (CMNRP) - Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until December 2027)
CHEO
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Health Care Aide (2026-1206)
Carewest Innovative Healthcare
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
- Temporary
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Associate, Recruitment & Admissions
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
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Health Care Aide - AgeCare Skypointe
AgeCare
Calgary, AB · AgeCare Skypointe
- Part-time
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Audio Artist III - FC
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, BC · Toronto, ON
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Registered Practical Nurse
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Temporary
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Snowboard Instructors - all levels
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies
Kimberley, BC
- Temporary
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Tool Crib Attendant - DOW
Jardeg
Fort Saskatchewan, AB
- Temporary
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Personal Support Worker
Hearthstone By The Lake
Toronto, ON · Etobicoke, ON
- Temporary
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Occupational Therapist
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Powerview-Pine Falls, MB · Pine Falls, MB
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Administrative Assistant - AY2 - Primary Care
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Steinbach, MB
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Clinical Resource Nurse
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Powerview-Pine Falls, MB · Pine Falls, MB
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Courier
Dynacare
Canada
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Financial Analyst - TERM
The City of Red Deer
Red Deer, AB
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SL - ECE243H1 S - Computer Organization
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON
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Seasonal Sales Consultant, Portage Place
Bell
Winnipeg, MB

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

Ruthven, ON, Canada

Job Requisition Id: 205145 Business Function: Retail Primary City: Ruthven Province: Ontario 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/Hour Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD):2026/11/17

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Job details

Pay: Job Requisition Id: 205145 Business Function: Retail Primary City: Ruthven Province: Ontario 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/Hour Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD):2026/11/17
Apply by: Nov 18, 2026
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Original job description

Job Requisition Id: 205145
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Ruthven
Province: Ontario
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/Hour
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD):2026/11/17

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, providing customer service, and processing mail. 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. 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 sorting
Accounting systems
Physical fitness
Problem solving
Communication

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Keywords

Post Office
Retail
Customer Service
Mail Processing
Cash Transactions
Accounting Systems
On-call
Canada Post
Postal Products
Logistics

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