Temporary jobs in Canada

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

12,782 listings · 2,076 employers Counted Sep 24, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (664 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (560 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (345 listings).

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

1,383 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	24.00	977
CAD / year	66,689.00	208
CAD / month	5,692.25	17

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
Quebec, QC
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Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Quebec, QC
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Administrative Assistant (12 month contract)
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Winnipeg, MB
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Head Office Billing Administrator (12-month contract)
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Winnipeg, MB
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Non-Insured Administrator (20-month contract)
The Canada Life Assurance Company
Winnipeg, MB
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Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Level 1, 2 or 3
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Chestermere, AB
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Registered Nurse, Family Newborn Care Unit
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Halifax, NS
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Seasonal Retails Sales Associate, Fairview
Bell
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
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Student, Credit Policy Analyst
FCC / FAC
Regina, SK · Ottawa, ON · FCC Tower
Full-time
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Clinical Nurse Specialist, Wound Ostomy Continence
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Clinical Research Coordinator I
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
Contract
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Registered Nurse
Halton Healthcare
Milton, ON
Contract
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Registered Nurse
Halton Healthcare
Oakville, ON
Contract
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Registered Practical Nurse
Halton Healthcare
Oakville, ON
Contract
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Registered Nurse
Halton Healthcare
Milton, ON
Contract
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Registered Nurse
Halton Healthcare
Milton, ON
Contract
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Unit Clerk
Halton Healthcare
Milton, ON
Contract
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Pipefitters - Christina Lake North October 2026 Turnaround
FLINT Corp.
Conklin, AB
Full-time
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Learning Program Manager - 1 year term
Assent
Ottawa, ON
$80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Therapeutic Assistant (7) - Occupational Therapy
Edmonton Catholic Schools
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
Temporary
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Temp PT (10 Months)
The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County
Leamington, ON
$30.99 to $35.81 CAD / hour
Temporary
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Temp PT (10 Months)
The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County
Leamington, ON
$30.99 to $35.81 CAD / hour
Temporary
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Occasional Designated Early Childhood Educators - Extended Day Program/Before and After School
Halton District School Board
Burlington, ON
Temporary
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Administrative Officer
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto, ON
Temporary
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Spiritwood High School - Educational Assistant- Temp FT - #4068963
Living Sky School Division No. 202
Spiritwood, SK
Temporary

Canada Post - Postes Canada

Post Office Assistant - Term

South Rustico, PE, Canada
North Rustico, PE, Canada

Pay: Province: Prince Edward Island Employment Type: Temporary - New Employment Status: Term Language Requirement: English Essential Employee Class and Level: RVSGA10 - Level 1 Working Hours: On Call Casual Number of Vacancies: 1 Salary: $20.54 per hour Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-07
Apply by: Oct 7, 2026
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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Original job description

Job Requisition Id: 203941
Business Function: Retail
Primary City: North Rustico
Other Location(s):
Province: Prince Edward Island
Employment Type: Temporary - New
Employment Status: Term
Language Requirement: English Essential
Employee Class and Level: RVSGA10 - Level 1
Working Hours: On Call Casual
Number of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $20.54 per hour
Job Closing Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2026-10-07

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 retail or service environments. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the flexibility to work on-call.

Skills

Customer service
Sales
Cash handling
Mail processing
Accounting systems
Physical stamina
Problem solving
Communication

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Keywords

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

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