Earn $20+ Per Hour with These High-Paying Temp Jobs

When you’re looking for a job that can support you, temporary jobs may not be one of the first things that come to mind. However, high-paying temp jobs are quite common. The average wage for a temporary professional in Canada is $22.14 per hour (or $46,051 per year). Hourly wages vary from $16 per hour for entry-level staff to $33 per hour for experienced professionals.

That’s a big range, so our goal is to help you get started on the right track. Keep reading for entry-level jobs over $20 per hour to help you get started.

If you’re wondering how to find these high-paying temp jobs, check out our recent blog.

High-Paying Temp Jobs

We’ve separated temporary jobs into two categories: operations and office. Operations jobs include logistics, manufacturing, construction, restoration, landscaping, and more. Office jobs include administration, customer service, and accounting.

Top 5 Temporary Operations Jobs

1. Demolition Labour

   Hourly Wage: $25

   Job Description: Transform clients’ homes by performing demolition, framing, flooring, trim work, and painting.

   Job Requirements: Lift up to 50lbs

2. AZ Driver

   Hourly Wage: $25
   Job Duties: Drive heavy-duty trucks to transport goods.
   Job Requirements: AZ Driver’s License, clean driving abstract

3. Shipper/Receiver

   Hourly Wage: $23
   Job Duties: Manage orders by processing, tracking, and packaging incoming and outgoing stock.  
   Job Requirements: Lift up to 50lbs

4. Forklift Operator

   Hourly Wage: $22
   Job Duties: Operate a forklift to load, unload, and pick orders while maintaining the organization of the facility.
   Job Requirements: Lift up to 50lbs, forklift operation

5. Landscaper/Gardener

   Hourly Wage: $22
   Job Duties: Develop or enhance outdoor environments by building structures and planting and maintaining landscapes.
   Job Requirements: Lift up to 50lbs

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Top 5 Temporary Office Jobs

1. Accounting Clerk

   Hourly Wage: $25

   Job Description: Manage daily accounting functions, including updating financial records, preparing reports, and reconciling bank statements.

   Job Requirements: Diploma or Bachelor’s in a related field of study, proficiency with accounting software (optional)

2. Administrative Assistant

   Hourly Wage: $25
   Job Duties: Support managers and employees with daily office needs, including managing and distributing information, phone calls, appointments, and emails.
   Job Requirements: Proficiency with MS Office

3. Receptionist

   Hourly Wage: $24
   Job Duties: As the first point of contact, manage the front desk by greeting and directing customers on top of other administrative tasks.    
   Job Requirements: Proficiency with MS Office

4. Call Centre Associate

   Hourly Wage: $23
   Job Duties: Maintain the company’s image by assisting customers with questions and concerns over the phone.
   Job Requirements: Strong verbal communication

5. Data Entry Clerk

   Hourly Wage: $20
   Job Duties: Manage file organization by transferring paper formats into a digital database.
   Job Requirements: Proficiency with MS Office

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