The top 10 fastest-growing temp jobs in Canada
Many temporary jobs turn into full-time employment, so don't discount them
Are you looking for a temporary position? Or a short-term summer job? You’re in luck.<br/><br/> CareerBuilder Canada and Economic Modeling Specialists International have released a list of occupations that are hiring temporary workers at an accelerated rate.<br/><br/> “With half of the employers saying they plan to hire temporary or contract workers sometime in 2013, it is imperative that staffing and recruiting firms be part of everyone’s job search strategy,” said Ross Levadi, director of the Canadian solutions, staffing and recruiting group with CareerBuilder.com.<br/><br/> Here’s the list of the 10 fastest-growing temporary jobs in Canada, and a few details about growth and salaries.<br/>Daniel Kaesler/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Licensed practical nurses<br/><br/> Number of people employed (in the temporary help services industry in 2012): 793<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 296 – 60 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $23.22<br/>Darryl Dyck/The Globe and Mail
Information systems analysts and consultants<br/><br/> Number of people employed: 1,777<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 541 – 44 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $34.83<br/>Alexander Kirch/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Banking, insurance, and other financial clerks<br/><br/> Number of people employed: 540<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 163 – 43 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $17.32<br/>Comstock Images
Landscaping and grounds maintenance labourers<br/><br/> Number of people employed: 1,369<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 399 – 41 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $14.52<br/>Nina Malyna/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Purchasing and inventory clerks<br/><br/> Number of people employed: 828<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 238 – 40 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $18.68<br/>Tim Fraser/The Globe and Mail
Records management and filing clerks<br/><br/> Number of people employed: 1,372<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 357 – 35 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $18.39<br/>Zeljko Bozic/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Payroll clerks<br/><br/> Number of people employed: 2,261<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 571 – 34 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $21.30<br/>Dmitriy Shironosov/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Light duty cleaners<br/><br/> Number of people employed: 2,831<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 712 – 34 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $13.04<br/>Diego Cervo/Getty Images/iStockphoto
Registered nurses<br/><br/> Number of people employed: 2,220<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 543 – 32 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $35<br/>Jupiterimages
Computer network technicians<br/><br/> Number of people employed: 804<br/> Jobs added from 2010 to 2012: 185 – 30 per cent growth<br/> Median hourly wage: $27.88<br/>Jeff Topping/The New York Times
“There is a myth that temporary positions are just that, temporary, but nearly two in five employers say they plan to transition their temporary workers into full-time roles sometime this year,” said Mr. Levadi.<br/>Igor Dimovski/Getty Images/iStockphoto