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Finning

Material Supply Assistant - Temporary

Calgary, AB

CA$32.74 - CA$39.66/hr

Temporary (Fixed Term) Position Overview: Finning Canada is seeking a Warehouse Person (Material Supply Assistant), who will be responsible for general shipping/receiving and warehousing duties at ...

Medicine Hat Public School Division

CA$17.65/hr

Medicine Hat Public School Division Temporary Kitchen Assistant Crescent Heights High School Part time 10-month position Crescent Heights High School is seeking a part time Kitchen Assistant to work ...

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Brandt

Summer Student - Temporary

Bassano, AB · On-site

... temporary help) working in the Service department of our Bassano location. Duties ... are achieved * Assist shop personnel with fulfilling their duties * Counting of inventory as ...

Alberta Health Services

Physician Assistant

Edmonton, AB

CA$48.26 - CA$68.45/hr

Temp F/T Benefits * FTE: 1.00 * Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026 * Date Available: 11-OCT-2026 ... Assistants Certification Council of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants, or Physician ...

Alberta Health Services

Therapy Assistant

Taber, AB

CA$27.44 - CA$34.39/hr

The successful applicant for this Therapy Assistant (TA) position located at the Taber Health ... Temporary Full Time * Date Available: 02-OCT-2026 * Temporary End Date: 04-JAN-2027 * Hours per ...

ATCO

Material Supply (Temporary)

Edmonton, AB

$31.44/hr

This temporary position has the potential to open the door to other opportunities within our ... Arrange for reconditioning as necessary. * Assist with any activities assigned for major projects ...

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Infographic showing various Temporary Assistant job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,425 per year, or $17 per hour.

Material Supply Assistant - Temporary

Calgary, AB

Finning
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CA$32.74 - CA$39.66/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Company:Finning CanadaNumber of Openings:1Worker Type:Temporary (Fixed Term)Position Overview:Finning Canada is seeking a Warehouse Person (Material Supply Assistant), who will be responsible for general shipping/receiving and warehousing duties at our facility in Calgary, AB. Temporary until December 13, 2026.
If you are a safety conscious team player, self-motivated and detail-oriented, Finning may be the opportunity for you.
$32.74 - $39.66/hr
We look forward to you joining our team!Job Description:

  • Picking customer and branch parts orders

  • Packing and labeling parts orders for shipment

  • Sorting and binning incoming stock

  • Loading and unloading of the parts trucks

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma (Grade 12)

  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

  • Ability to successfully work under minimal supervision

  • TDG and WHMIS certification, coupled with forklift training will be considered assets

  • Previous warehousing and core inspection experience, as well as computer literacy are also desired

  • Forklift training, and experience working with radio frequency and bar-coding technology would be assets

  • A strong commitment to safety is imperative

Important Information:

  • This position is based in Calgary, AB on a 5x2 Shift. (Monday-Friday)

  • Hours and shift schedule may be subject to change to meet customer and/or Finning (Canada) requirements. Please note that any future shift changes that may occur will be made in accordance with the Terms & Conditions of the current Collective Agreement

  • Temporary until December 13, 2026.

Union Membership: You are required to become a member of the Union associated with this position. This will be effective immediately and will result in union dues being deducted from your pay. The terms and conditions of your employment will be governed by the collective agreement.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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