Contract jobs in Canada (28,817 jobs)

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28,817 listings · 5,629 employers Counted Nov 14, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include Randstad Canada (3,503 listings), Walmart Canada (1,126 listings), Mercor (1,065 listings).

Common roles: Warehouse worker, Project manager, Forklift operator.

13,009 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	27.00	11,445
CAD / year	70,000.00	1,245
CAD / week	1,350.00	68
CAD / day	290.88	36
USD / year	71,000.00	36
CAD / month	4,000.00	34
USD / hour	20.00	32

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: 3% remote, 19% hybrid, 68% on-site, 9% 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

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Bilingual Customer Service/Order Desk
Randstad Canada
Mississauga, ON
- $24 to $28 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Forklift Operator - Woodstock
Randstad Canada
Woodstock, ON
- $23 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Randstad Canada
Burlington, ON
- $20 to $20.1 CAD / hour
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Randstad Canada
Milton, ON
- $22 CAD / hour
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Randstad Canada
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- $23.74 to $25.75 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Milton, ON
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- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
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Vancouver, BC
- $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
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Insight Global
Vancouver, BC
- $60,000 to $70,000 CAD / year
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Randstad Canada
Woodstock, ON
- $25 CAD / hour
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Randstad Canada
Somerville, NB
- $20 CAD / hour
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Randstad Canada
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Randstad Canada
Moncton, NB
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Toronto, ON
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- $22 CAD / hour
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Toronto, ON
- $23 to $25 CAD / hour
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modis

Senior Back End - Software Developer

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract · Temporary

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Job details

Job type: Contract · Temporary
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 14, 2026

Original job description

Position: Senior Back End - Software Developer

Duration: 1 Year assignment (contract)
Client Location: Toronto (Onsite/Hybrid: 7.25 hours/day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday)
Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only)

Note on Assignment Type

This position is provisionally Onsite/Hybrid, requiring 7.25 hours per calendar day between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday (excluding breaks). Conditions may change based on organizational requirements and at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.

About the Engagement

Akkodis is seeking an experienced Senior Back End - Software Developer with extensive IBM Mainframe development expertise to support the analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation of enterprise applications within a large public-sector environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to modernization initiatives, system enhancements, database design, application integration, and ongoing production support while working closely with project teams, technical leads, business analysts, and infrastructure stakeholders.

Scope

Provide senior-level mainframe application analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation support for enterprise systems.
Analyze existing system architecture, code structures, databases, and interfaces to identify required enhancements and improvements.
Develop and maintain PL/I, IMS, DB2, batch, and Windows client/server applications in a large enterprise environment.
Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, DBAs, and technical teams to deliver system enhancements and integrations.

Assignment Deliverables

Conducting analysis of existing system architecture, logical design, physical design, and code structures.
Analyzing technical database requirements and coordinating required database changes with DBA and data management teams.
Producing detailed technical specifications in accordance with established standards.
Identifying technical risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.
Providing regular status updates on project progress and deliverables.

Expertise Required

Must Have:

5+ years of experience writing mainframe PL/I transactions that process XML input and produce XML output and consume it.
Recent experience in using PL/I V4.5 or higher within the last 5 years. Expertise using file and database management tools (either File Aid V10.1 or higher, or IBM File Manager V13.1 or higher)
Experience with IMS DB V12 or higher (HALDB and DEDB) using the PLITDLI API.

· Experience with DB2 for z/OS V11 or higher. Experience with z/OS V2.2 or higher.

Nice to Have:

Experience supporting large-scale legacy modernization initiatives.
Experience working within highly regulated enterprise environments.
Experience participating in complex integration and migration projects.

Security Clearance

Required.

Important

This is a business-to-business engagement. Candidates must represent an incorporated entity, hold a valid business number, maintain appropriate insurance, and invoice for services rendered.

How to Apply

Submit your resume in confidence via the Akkodis Canada website.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Accessibility:

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matter. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

The Senior Back End Software Developer at Akkodis will analyze existing systems, design and build mainframe applications, coordinate database changes with DBA teams, and write technical specifications. The role also involves identifying risks and giving regular status updates to project teams.

Requirements

Candidates need 5+ years writing PL/I mainframe transactions that handle XML, recent PL/I V4.5+ use, and experience with File Aid or File Manager, IMS DB V12+, DB2 for z/OS V11+ and z/OS V2.2+. A required security clearance and an incorporated business with a business number are also needed.

Skills

PL/I
XML processing
IMS DB
HALDB
DEDB
PLITDLI API
DB2 for z/OS
z/OS
File Aid
IBM File Manager
Batch processing
Windows client/server
Technical specification writing
Database design
Legacy modernization
Application integration
System analysis
Risk identification
Software testing

Keywords

PL/I
IBM Mainframe
z/OS
IMS DB
HALDB
DEDB
DB2
File Aid
IBM File Manager
XML
batch processing
Windows client/server
legacy modernization
mainframe development
back end development
software developer
contract
Toronto
security clearance
B2B

Seniority

Senior

Tools

PL/I
IMS DB
DB2
z/OS
File Aid
IBM File Manager

Languages

English

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