Temporary jobs in Canada

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23,413 listings · 3,350 employers Counted Oct 29, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (1,369 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (796 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (717 listings).

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

3,238 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	2,545
CAD / year	69,600.00	301
USD / hour	15.00	49
CAD / month	5,692.25	33

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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Cleaner (Part-time, Term)
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
- Part-time
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Youth Mental Health Community Counsellor
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
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AR & Accounting Clerk (Temporary)
Crystal Clean Maintenance
NS · Halifax Central, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
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Core Agent (Winter Seasonal)
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Whistler, BC · Four Seasons Whistler
- Full-time
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EY
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Solicitor, Planning and Development (Multiple Vacancies: 1 FT Permanent & 1 FT Contract up to 12 months)
City of Burlington
SIMS Square
- Full-time
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Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions
Orangeville, ON
- Temporary
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Landscape worker
Les Entreprises Stéphane Daigneault inc
Valcourt, QC
- From $19 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Temporary
- On-site
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Landscape worker
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Lévis, QC
- From $21.5 CAD / hour
- Full-time
- Temporary
- On-site
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Montreal, QC
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Vancouver, BC
- $32.84 CAD / hour
- Temporary
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- $19 to $21 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Team Lead (Full time) - Hazeldean Mall
Reitmans (Canada) Ltée/Ltd
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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2026 Seasonal Customer Experience Representative
Indigo Books & Music
North Bay, ON
- Up to $17.95 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Gérant(e) de Magasin/Retail Store Manager (6-Month Contract) - Galeries D'Anjou
Lindt & Sprüngli USA
Montreal, QC · LCA - CAN - Retail - Galeries d'Anjou - QC
- Full-time
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Temporary Sales Support Associate
kate spade new york
Calgary, AB · Chinook Centre
- Part-time
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Gérant(e) de Magasin/Retail Store Manager (6-Month Contract) - Galeries D'Anjou
Lindt & Sprüngli (Canada), Inc
Montreal, QC · LCA - CAN - Retail - Galeries d'Anjou - QC
- Full-time
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- Temporary

LifeLabs

Lab Technical Assistant (BCGEU)

Surrey, BC, Canada

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Job details

Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

As a Lab Technical Assistant, you will be responsible for the preparation, setup, and limited test processing of specimens in the laboratory, and help deliver better health outcomes for patients through the delivery of fast and accurate test results.

Status: Temporary Casual

Shift: Requires flexible availability for morning, afternoon, evening shifts and Saturdays.

Additional requirements: NA
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Contract End Date: 10 November, 2027
Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

Receive, accession, sort and prepare specimens for testing
Perform manual and automated testing procedures under the guidance of a Medical Laboratory Technologist
Respond to phone inquiries from LifeLabs employees and clients such as hospitals, clinics and physicians
Clean, maintain, and operate instruments and other equipment
Participate in problem solving in work organization and workflow to drive continuous improvement
Always ensuring test quality and personal safety

What you will bring to the role:

High School diploma with courses in post-secondary science or medical terminology
Previous laboratory experience an asset
Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment while being detail oriented and hands on
Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people
Strong computer skills in MS Office products
Problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and follow-up on issues
Ability to maintain the strictest standards of safety, patient privacy and confidentiality

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
Retirement Savings Plan
Vacation and Wellness Days
Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!

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Responsibilities

Receive, accession, sort, and prepare specimens, and perform manual and automated testing under the guidance of a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Respond to inquiries, maintain laboratory equipment, contribute to workflow improvements, and uphold testing quality and safety standards.

Requirements

A high school diploma with post-secondary science or medical terminology courses is required; previous laboratory experience is an asset. Candidates should be detail-oriented, collaborative, comfortable with computers and Microsoft Office, and able to communicate effectively, solve problems, and maintain safety, privacy, and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Specimen Accessioning
Specimen Preparation
Manual Testing
Automated Testing
Laboratory Equipment Operation
Equipment Maintenance
Quality Assurance
Workplace Safety
Communication
Attention To Detail
Problem Solving
Workflow Improvement
Microsoft Office
Patient Privacy
Confidentiality
Teamwork

Benefits

Employee Group Benefits
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
Vacation Days
Wellness Days
Employee Assistance Program
Financial Planning Tools
Employee Recognition Programs
Professional Development
Membership Reimbursement
Discount Programs
Optional Health Benefits

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Keywords

Laboratory Operations
Laboratory Diagnostics
Specimen Accessioning
Specimen Sorting
Specimen Preparation
Manual Testing
Automated Testing
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Laboratory Equipment
Quality Assurance
Patient Safety
Workplace Safety
Patient Privacy
Confidentiality
Medical Terminology
Post-Secondary Science
Microsoft Office
Problem Solving
Workflow Improvement
Client Inquiries
Laboratory Testing

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