Temporary jobs in Canada

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

24,000 listings · 3,378 employers Counted Oct 30, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,408 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (809 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (769 listings).

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

3,272 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	2,571
CAD / year	70,000.00	306
USD / hour	15.00	50
CAD / month	5,692.25	34

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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Sporting Life Group
Langley (District), BC · Langley, BC
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Junior IT Security Specialist (12 month temporary)
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
London, ON
- Full-time
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Client Care Agent (12 month term) - Strathmore
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation
Strathmore, AB
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Norton Holiday Assisted Sales Brand Ambassador
Acosta
St. Catharines, ON
- Part-time
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Nurse A - Registered Nurse General Duty Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
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Railcar Tank Cleaner
Grizzlytrek Group
Yorkton, SK
- $27 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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Conseiller/Conseillère stagiaire, Programme de perfectionnement du conseiller -Possibilités d'emploi -futures/Advisor Trainee- Advisor Development Program -Future Opportunities
Sun Life
Montreal, QC · Pointe-Claire, QC
- Full-time
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Conseiller/Conseillère stagiaire, Programme de perfectionnement du conseiller -Possibilités d'emploi -futures/Advisor Trainee- Advisor Development Program -Future Opportunities
Sun Life
Brossard, QC · Montreal, QC · Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
- Full-time
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Student, Data Analyst (Winter-Summer-Fall 2027)
Sun Life
Toronto, ON · Waterloo, ON · Sun Life Toronto One York
- Full-time
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Conseiller/Conseillère stagiaire, Programme de perfectionnement du conseiller -Possibilités d'emploi -futures/Advisor Trainee- Advisor Development Program -Future Opportunities
Sun Life
Blainville, QC · Laval, QC · Rouyn-Noranda, QC
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse
Amica Senior Lifestyles
Pickering, ON
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Warming Centre Intake Worker
Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre
Toronto, ON
- $29.7 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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Advisor, Business development and sales support
Desjardins
Montreal, QC · Quebec, QC
- Full-time
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Clinic Coordinator (14 Month Maternity Leave Coverage)
McAtee Psychology
Calgary, AB
- Temporary
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Seasonal Stock Associate (Polo Park)
Knix
Windsor, ON
- $17.9 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- Contract
- Temporary
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Seasonal Stock Associate (Market Mall)
Knix
Calgary, AB
- $19.7 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- Contract
- Temporary
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Seasonal Stock Associate (Mapleview)
Knix
Burlington, ON
- $19.7 CAD / hour
- Part-time
- Contract
- Temporary
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Speech-Language Pathologist
ErinoakKids Center for Treatment and Development
Oakville, ON
- Temporary
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Client Service Professional, Personal Debt Solutions
BDO
Halifax, NS
- Full-time
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Norton Holiday Assisted Sales Brand Ambassador
Acosta
Quebec, QC
- Part-time
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Norton Holiday Assisted Sales Brand Ambassador
Acosta
Winnipeg, MB
- Part-time
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Personal Support Worker AgeCare Samac
AgeCare
Oshawa, ON · AgeCare Samac (Previously Wynfield)
- Part-time
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Personal Support Worker AgeCare Samac
AgeCare
Oshawa, ON · AgeCare Samac (Previously Wynfield)
- Part-time
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Post Office Assistant - Term
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Port Mcneill, BC
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Rural and Suburban Mail Carrier, On-call Relief
Canada Post - Postes Canada
Whycocomagh Indian Reserve No. 2, NS · Whycocomagh, NS

Desjardins

Technician, Underwriting

Levis, QC, Canada
Montreal, QC, Canada
Quebec, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 9, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 29, 2026

Original job description

Temporary position for 12 months.

As an underwriting technician, you help prevent, accept and reject risks based on established underwriting policies. You serve as technical expert and provide discipline-specific support for your unit’s activities, initiatives and processes. The ability to tailor your approach as needed is therefore essential. You research and analyze processes, information management and data processing. You draw on your sound decision-making skills to solve technically complex problems and recommend ways to change or adjust methods and procedures to make them as effective and efficient as possible. More specifically, you will be required to:

Provide technical support for projects and complex operational issues related to property and casualty insurance underwriting. Develop underwriting solutions in accordance with current standards and each file’s unique circumstances
Serve as resource person for the application of underwriting rules. Help employees develop their technical skills. Carry out specialized technical studies, research and analysis related to property and casualty insurance underwriting. Submit solutions and action plans. Help practitioners follow your unit’s standards and processes and use its business solutions, tools and systems.

What we offer*

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

General college diploma in a related field
A minimum of three years of relevant experience
Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Mutual fund representative certificate – Autorité des marchés financiers
Knowledge of French is required

Decision quality, Situational adaptability

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Trade Union (If applicable)

Job Family

Property and casualty insurance (FG)

Unposting Date

2026-11-8

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Responsibilities

The underwriting technician evaluates risks based on established policies and provides technical support for property and casualty insurance projects. They also act as a resource for underwriting rules and help develop the technical skills of other team members.

Requirements

Candidates must have a general college diploma in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience. A mutual fund representative certificate from the Autorité des marchés financiers is also required.

Skills

Underwriting
Risk assessment
Data analysis
Technical support
Process improvement
Decision making
Property and casualty insurance
Problem solving
Mentoring
Information management

Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Flexible vacation
Defined benefit pension plan
Group insurance
Telemedicine
Health and wellness expense reimbursement
Telework equipment

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Underwriting
Risk Management
Property and Casualty Insurance
Data Processing
Process Analysis
Technical Support
Mutual Fund Representative Certificate
Hybrid Work
Insurance Underwriting
Operational Support
Decision Quality
Situational Adaptability
Compliance
Insurance Standards

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