Temporary jobs in Canada

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12,658 listings · 2,050 employers Counted Sep 29, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (661 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (552 listings), Alberta Health Services (320 listings).

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

1,403 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	23.00	997
CAD / year	69,303.00	208
CAD / month	5,995.41	18

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.

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McGill University

Communications Assistant A

Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Oct 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.

If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).

Hiring Unit:
Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

The German Studies program, in collaboration with the Goethe-Institut Montréal, is organizing an exhibit on Gottfried Fuchs. The Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures a has the opportunity to host the exhibit for a two-week period in Fall 2026 and is seeking a Communications Assistant A for this exhibit.

Position Summary:
• Help produce promotional materials

Communicate with guests/partners on very speciﬁc tasks that the supervisor delegates them

Transport the posters to and from McGill

Help hang up and take down posters

Organize refreshments and other small things for the reception

Other light tasks

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
• Speak German (at least at an intermediate level)

This position is covered by the AMUSE Collective Agreement.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE A) $20.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

3 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-10-05

Position End Date:

2026-10-08

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-02

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Communications Assistant will help produce promotional materials and coordinate with partners for an exhibit on Gottfried Fuchs. Responsibilities also include transporting and installing posters, as well as organizing refreshments for the reception.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and possess at least an intermediate level of German proficiency. The role requires the ability to work on-site at the McGill University campus in Quebec.

Skills

German language
Communication
Event support
Promotional material production
Task coordination
Logistics

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Keywords

Communications
German Studies
Exhibit
Promotional materials
Event coordination
Logistics
McGill University
AMUSE
Higher education

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