Contract jobs in Canada

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

10,227 listings · 2,618 employers Counted Oct 3, 2026. How we count

About these jobs

Employers hiring include Walmart Canada (683 listings), The Byng Group (140 listings), J&M Group (136 listings).

Common roles: Project manager, Sales representative, Software engineer.

2,071 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	40.00	1,371
CAD / year	68,624.00	450
USD / hour	28.66	112
USD / year	50,000.00	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: 4% remote, 24% hybrid, 72% 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

Contract jobs in Canada

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Drilling and Completions Technician
Agilus Work Solutions
Calgary, AB
- Contract
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Software Engineer
ProxyLink
Toronto, ON
- $70 to $80 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Systems Engineer (Aerospace)
Insight Global
Longueuil, QC
- $35 to $45 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Administrative Assistant
Cenergy International Services
Dartmouth, NS
- Contract
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Java Developer with AI Tool Experience
360 Technology
Montreal, QC
- Contract
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Contracts Specialist (Independent Contractor till Dec 2027)
Woodfibre LNG
Squamish, BC
- Contract
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2D Character Concept Artist
SadFish Inc.
Remote, Canada
- $20 CAD / hour
- Contract
- Remote
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Senior Rail Corridor Planning Officer - 6 Month Contract
Metrolinx
Canada
- Full-time
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Sennheiser Ambassador
Acosta
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
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Sennheiser Ambassador
Acosta
Burnaby, BC
- Part-time
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Sennheiser Ambassador
Acosta
Montreal, QC
- Part-time
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Laboratory Assistant - LHSC
Dynacare
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Contracts Specialist (Independent Contractor till Dec 2027)
Pacific Energy Canada
Squamish, BC
- Contract
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Technology Intern (Transformation- 12 M Contract)
CNA Insurance
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Customer Success Manager/Engineer
Speedy Labs
Remote, Canada
- $60,000 to $120,000 USD / year
- Contract
- Remote
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Project & Policy Officer, Policy Coordination and Foresight Team
Academic recognition in the European Higher Education Area
ON · Regional Municipality of York, ON
- Contract
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Recruiter (12 Month Contract)
Aviva Canada
Mississauga, ON
- Contract
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Accountant, Corporate ( 6-Months Contract)
Morguard
Mississauga, ON
- Contract
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Point-of-sale (POS) Installation Analyst
Alquemy Search & Consulting
Mississauga, ON
- $32 to $35 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Full Stack Developer
High Tech Genesis
Ottawa, ON
- Contract
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Software Developer – Intermediate
Top Recruitment
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Senior CRM Software Developer
Top Recruitment
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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1795 Financial Analyst III
Amyantek
Cambridge, ON · Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area
- Contract
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Systems Reliability Engineer
High Tech Genesis
Toronto, ON
- $50 to $60 CAD / hour
- Contract
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Credit Specialist
Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
Calgary, AB
- Contract

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Robert Half

Payroll Specialist

Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract

This opening has closed.

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Job details

Job type: Contract
Closing date: Oct 22, 2026
Experience: 3+ years of payroll experience processing payroll for both Canadian and U.S. employees.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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Original job description

Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.

Location: Greater Toronto Area (Pearson Airport Area)

Work Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)

Duration: Contract (immediate start with an option to extend beyond 6 mon)

Pay: 40-47/h T4

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations across both Canadian and U.S. employee populations. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with strong Dayforce experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day payroll processing with continuous improvement and project-based initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees using Ceridian Dayforce.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with applicable federal, provincial, state, and company regulations.
Administer payroll activities for both unionized and non-unionized employee groups.
Validate payroll data including earnings, deductions, benefits, taxes, time and attendance, and retroactive adjustments.
Respond to employee and manager payroll inquiries while delivering a high level of customer service.
Partner with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure data accuracy.
Support payroll reconciliations, audits, year-end activities, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Contribute to payroll-related projects, process improvements, system enhancements, testing, and implementation initiatives.
Assist with documentation, workflow optimization, and the development of payroll best practices.

Qualifications

3+ years of payroll experience processing payroll for both Canadian and U.S. employees.
Hands-on experience with Ceridian Dayforce is required.
Experience working within a unionized environment.
Strong understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and payroll compliance requirements.
Familiarity with U.S. payroll processes, tax regulations, and multi-jurisdictional payroll is considered a strong asset.
Experience supporting payroll projects, system implementations, upgrades, or process improvement initiatives.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
PCP designation or equivalent payroll certification is considered an asset.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to large, complex organizational environments.
Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and support special payroll initiatives as required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional seeking a dynamic contract role that combines operational payroll processing with project-related work in a collaborative and evolving environment.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant pay for unionized and non-unionized groups. Resolve payroll inquiries and discrepancies, support reconciliations, audits, year-end and regulatory reporting, and contribute to payroll projects and process improvements.

Requirements

Requires at least 3 years of Canadian and U.S. payroll experience, hands-on Ceridian Dayforce experience, and experience in a unionized environment. Strong Canadian payroll legislation knowledge, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines are required; U.S. payroll knowledge, project experience, and a PCP designation or equivalent are assets.

Skills

Ceridian Dayforce
Canadian Payroll Processing
U.S. Payroll Processing
Payroll Compliance
Unionized Payroll
Payroll Reconciliation
Payroll Audits
Payroll Reporting
Payroll Tax Regulations
Time And Attendance
Payroll Data Validation
Process Improvement
System Implementation
Testing
Stakeholder Management
Customer Service

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Keywords

Ceridian Dayforce
Canadian Payroll
U.S. Payroll
Payroll Processing
Payroll Compliance
Payroll Legislation
Unionized Environment
Non-Unionized Employees
Payroll Taxes
Multi-Jurisdictional Payroll
Earnings And Deductions
Benefits Administration
Time And Attendance
Retroactive Adjustments
Payroll Reconciliations
Payroll Audits
Year-End Payroll
Regulatory Reporting
Payroll Projects
System Enhancements
System Implementation
Payroll Testing
Process Improvement
Workflow Optimization
PCP Designation
Stakeholder Management
Payroll Customer Service

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