Temporary jobs in Canada

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26,210 listings · 3,478 employers Counted Nov 5, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,651 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (916 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (891 listings).

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

3,436 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	2,750
CAD / year	70,000.00	329
CAD / month	5,692.25	40

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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Temp PT (0.8) Reading Support/Behaviour Support Teacher (med loa until the return of incumbent but not beyond June 30, 2027)
School District 60
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Peterborough, ON
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Simcoe County District School Board
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Windsor, ON
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Social Worker Degree
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Weyburn, SK
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Nurse A - Registered Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
North Battleford, SK
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Humboldt, SK
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Food Services Worker
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Prince Albert, SK
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Rosthern, SK
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Payroll Administrator
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Sainte-Julienne, QC
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Postal Clerk - Retail Counter Clerk
Canada Post - Postes Canada
The Pas, MB
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Canada Post - Postes Canada
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North Bay, ON
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Canada Post - Postes Canada
Petrolia, ON

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

Sainte-Julienne, QC, Canada

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: 20.14$/h

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Job details

Pay: 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: 20.14$/h
Apply by: Nov 30, 2026
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 24, 2026

Original job description

Job Requisition Id: 191664 Business Function: Retail Primary City: Sainte-Julienne

Other Location(s):

All qualified candidates will be considered however preference will be given to Indigenous people (First Nations, Metis or Inuit) or persons with a disability. This is a special measure employment equity initiative and candidates from this group who wish to qualify for preferential consideration must self-identify.

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

Note: The ideal candidate should reside in the community. Applicants within a 50 km radius of the Post Office may be considered as needed.

As part of the selection process selected candidates will be required to complete a security screening process.

Safety Sensitive Positions
This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position and has additional requirements under the Canada Post's Substance Use Policy.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences. We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous People, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Disability is defined as a persistent or episodic physical, sensory, or mental health condition and/or functional limitation. Disability includes both visible and hidden conditions and/or limitations that may impact vision, hearing, mobility, flexibility, dexterity, pain, learning, developmental, mental/psychological, and memory.

Conflict of Interest
The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our signature behaviours

Make the call – We’re empowered to make decisions, respectfully challenge the status quo, and support others to do the same.
Know the destination– We understand Canada Post’s strategy and goals and how we contribute to them, and we move forward with open minds when exploring new approaches.
Deliver for others – We take pride in doing our personal best, demonstrate care for others, and support and encourage them to reach their potential.
Ignite our pride– We play a role in making Canada stronger by celebrating who we are, the communities we service, and issues that matter.

Our values
Our Values have three dimensions: “We matter as individuals, We matter to one another, We matter to our country”
TRUST
I earn the trust placed in me every day, and I trust that my safety and well-being are everyone’s top priority.
We do our best work when we trust each other.
We value the trust Canadians have in us, and understand it is earned with every decision and interaction.
RESPECT
I understand respect is the foundation of a successful workplace.
We respect each other as colleagues and treat each other as we would like to be treated.
We respect our country and the communities we serve, and understand we have a responsibility to be a positive force for change.
DELIVER
I challenge myself to safely deliver every day because what I do matters.
We are a network of people, united by what we accomplish and deliver together.
Delivering a stronger Canada for Canadians is at the heart of what we do

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Responsibilities

The Post Office Assistant is responsible for selling postal products and services while providing customer-focused counter support. They also sort, distribute, and process mail while resolving delivery and service-related issues.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in a retail or service environment involving sales and cash transactions. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lb and the flexibility to work on an on-call basis.

Skills

Customer service
Sales
Cash handling
Mail processing
Accounting systems
Physical fitness
Lifting
Communication
Problem solving
Retail operations

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Keywords

Postal services
Retail
Customer service
Mail processing
Cash transactions
Accounting
On-call
Safety sensitive
Employment equity
Logistics
Administrative

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