Temporary jobs in Canada

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12,677 listings · 2,093 employers Counted Sep 23, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (636 listings), Canada Post - Postes Canada (536 listings), Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (336 listings).

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

1,391 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	980
CAD / year	66,689.00	217
CAD / month	5,615.59	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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Niagara College

Administrative Assistant

Welland, ON, Canada

Pay: The starting hourly rate is $30.43/hr (Pay Band E - $30.43/hr to $35.11/hr) for a 35-hour work week.
Apply by: Sep 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 2, 2026

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Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.

Applications are invited for the position of Temporary Part-Time Administrative Assistant Position in the School of Trades, located at the Welland Campus. The starting hourly rate is $30.43/hr (Pay Band E - $30.43/hr to $35.11/hr) for a 35-hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.

Reporting to the Associate Dean School of Trades, the successful candidate provides administrative support as required to ensure smooth daily operations of apprenticeship programs and projects in addition to support for the School of Trades.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide administrative support to the Associate Dean School of Trades by making recommendations and resolving routine inquiries and concerns from students, faculty, administrative staff, and the public.
Provide secretarial support by organizing, maintaining, and updating files within the college’s computer systems.
Coordinate the collection of timesheets for all part-time staff and maintain records for part-time payroll processing.
Compile and generate absence reports, part-time payroll reports, and overtime reports.
Assist with employee orientation by instructing faculty and support staff on the use of college equipment, software, printer functions, reporting structures, and phone and email systems.

Qualifications:

Minimum two (2) year Diploma in Office Administration or Business Administration Diploma
Minimum three (3) years of practical office experience in an educational, government or large business environment
Must be available to work weekends and evenings as required

Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who believe they can contribute to further enhancing campus diversity and equity efforts. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Associate Dean of the School of Trades, including managing files and resolving inquiries. They are also responsible for coordinating part-time staff timesheets, payroll processing, and assisting with employee orientation.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a minimum two-year diploma in Office or Business Administration and at least three years of practical office experience. Availability to work evenings and weekends as required is mandatory for this position.

Skills

Administrative support
Secretarial support
Payroll processing
File management
Data entry
Reporting
Employee orientation
Customer service
Software instruction
Time management

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Keywords

Administrative Assistant
School of Trades
Payroll
Timesheets
Office Administration
Business Administration
Higher Education
Record Keeping
Employee Orientation
Reporting
Welland Campus
Niagara College
Apprenticeship Programs

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