Temporary jobs in Canada (27,908 jobs)

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

27,908 listings · 3,557 employers Counted Nov 9, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,830 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (990 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (940 listings).

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

3,547 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	2,825
CAD / year	70,000.00	355
CAD / month	5,692.25	42

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, 9% 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

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Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Swift Current, SK
- Full-time
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Nurse A - Registered Nurse Registered Psych Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Lloydminster, SK
- Part-time
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Recreation Worker
HealthCareersInSask.ca
St. Walburg, SK
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Estevan, SK
- Part-time
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Letter Carrier - Delivery Agent and Postal Clerk
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Flin Flon, MB
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
ON · Naughton, ON
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Kinburn, ON
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
ON · Brechin, ON
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Postal Clerk - On call - Graveyard Shift
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Quebec, QC
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Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Coldwater, ON
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Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Valleyfield, PE
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Ramara, ON · Longford Mills, ON
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
NL · Block House, NS
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Test Administrator
Pearson
Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
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Seasonal Part-Time Stylist
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- Part-time
Each season, Club Monaco offers customers must have fashion and key pieces that together are the foundation of a modern wardrobe
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RN Select Medicine and Cystic Fibrosis Clinics
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Vancouver, BC
- Temporary
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Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer D9 - D11) (Kearl)
North American Construction Group Inc.
Fort McMurray, AB
- Up to $56.5 CAD / hour
- Temporary
Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
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Shift Scheduling Specialist - 1 Year Term (Vancouver or Edmonton)
NAV CANADA
AB · Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
This is a hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days per week on site required
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Casual Team Member - online
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
London, ON
- Contract
Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 5 Days per week
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Casual Team Member- Box forming
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
London, ON
- Contract
Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 5 Days per week
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Bird Hanger - Casual Team Member
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
London, ON
- Contract
Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 5 Days per week
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Casual Team Member - Offline
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
London, ON
- Contract
Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 5 Days per week

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

NL, Canada
Block House, NS, Canada

Province: Nova Scotia Employment Type: On Call Employment Status: Term Language Requirement: English Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 Working Hours: oncall Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54 Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-12-02

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Job details

Pay: Province: Nova Scotia Employment Type: On Call Employment Status: Term Language Requirement: English Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1 Working Hours: oncall Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54 Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-12-02
Apply by: Dec 2, 2026
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 7, 2026

Original job description

Job Requisition Id: 197505
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: Block House
Other Location(s):
Province: Nova Scotia
Employment Type: On Call
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGD11 - Level 1
Working Hours: oncall
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-12-02

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
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
Sales
Cash Transactions
Accounting Systems
On-call
Logistics
Canada Post

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