- Randstad Engineering is seeking a dedicated and highly engaged Project Manager to lead the execution of specialized, technical water system installations across Canada. This is a pivotal role where you will take full ownership of projects—from the fabrication stage through to final commissioning and client sign-off—ensuring a smooth transition to the long-term service team.As the primary lead, you will be accountable for budget, schedule, and quality standRandstad Engineering is seeking a dedicated and highly engaged Project Manager to lead the execution of specialized, technical water system installations across Canada. This is a pivotal role where you will take full ownership of projects—from the fabrication stage through to final commissioning and client sign-off—ensuring a smooth transition to the long-term service team.As the primary lead, you will be accountable for budget, schedule, and quality stand
- Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking an experienced Enterprise & Operational Risk Manager to join their Risk department. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Risk Management, this role is pivotal in strengthening risk governance, audit preparedness, and organizational resilience. The Manager will lead strategic initiatives to enhance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, oversee operational and third-party risks, and fOur client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking an experienced Enterprise & Operational Risk Manager to join their Risk department. Reporting to the Director, Enterprise Risk Management, this role is pivotal in strengthening risk governance, audit preparedness, and organizational resilience. The Manager will lead strategic initiatives to enhance the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, oversee operational and third-party risks, and f
- Our client, Canada’s leading private mortgage insurance company, is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Analyst to join their growing Enterprise Risk team. This is a newly created role, reflecting the organization’s continued investment in strengthening enterprise risk capabilities and regulatory alignment.With over 30 years of experience supporting lenders and brokers, our client is 100% Canadian-owned and committed to helping Canadians achieve homeownershipOur client, Canada’s leading private mortgage insurance company, is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Analyst to join their growing Enterprise Risk team. This is a newly created role, reflecting the organization’s continued investment in strengthening enterprise risk capabilities and regulatory alignment.With over 30 years of experience supporting lenders and brokers, our client is 100% Canadian-owned and committed to helping Canadians achieve homeownership
- Are you looking to join a team full hard working and dedicated employees!? This is the position for you. Our client is hiring multiple candidates for a general labour role within their distribution facility in Oakville. Please apply today and we can start you next week! This is a temporary role that has potential to lead into a permanent role. AdvantagesStart 7:30am - 4:00pm- $22/hr -Paid Weekly-Over time Opportunity -Opportunity to advance within theAre you looking to join a team full hard working and dedicated employees!? This is the position for you. Our client is hiring multiple candidates for a general labour role within their distribution facility in Oakville. Please apply today and we can start you next week! This is a temporary role that has potential to lead into a permanent role. AdvantagesStart 7:30am - 4:00pm- $22/hr -Paid Weekly-Over time Opportunity -Opportunity to advance within the
- Our client, an innovative industry leader in the insurance domain is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure, .NET, Hybrid to join their growing team.The successful Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure, .NET, Hybrid candidate will have deep knowledge of Backend programming in C# and .Net and excellent Azure Skills and experience with a wide variety of Azure Services.This is a full time permanent role and hybrid, 3 days per week in office. Candidates must beOur client, an innovative industry leader in the insurance domain is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure, .NET, Hybrid to join their growing team.The successful Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure, .NET, Hybrid candidate will have deep knowledge of Backend programming in C# and .Net and excellent Azure Skills and experience with a wide variety of Azure Services.This is a full time permanent role and hybrid, 3 days per week in office. Candidates must be
- Are you looking for a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to have a huge impact on an industry leader?Do you have outstanding relationships and a creative streak? Do you have strong attention to detail?If so, this role may be for you!The details of this role that will help you decide if it’s the right move for you…Location: Oakville, ONDuration: 6 months (Possibility of extension)Global opportunities for professional growth and developmenAre you looking for a challenging role where you will have the opportunity to have a huge impact on an industry leader?Do you have outstanding relationships and a creative streak? Do you have strong attention to detail?If so, this role may be for you!The details of this role that will help you decide if it’s the right move for you…Location: Oakville, ONDuration: 6 months (Possibility of extension)Global opportunities for professional growth and developmen
- We are looking for experienced Inventory Associate to join a growing team. This Global company specializes in the warehousing of pharmaceutical and life science products. The facility is conveniently located on the border of Oakville and Mississauga in Oakville. If you or someone you know is looking for a great warehouse opportunity in a fantastic company, please reach out to us today!Advantages- Located in Oakville on the border of Mississauga- Shift: FulWe are looking for experienced Inventory Associate to join a growing team. This Global company specializes in the warehousing of pharmaceutical and life science products. The facility is conveniently located on the border of Oakville and Mississauga in Oakville. If you or someone you know is looking for a great warehouse opportunity in a fantastic company, please reach out to us today!Advantages- Located in Oakville on the border of Mississauga- Shift: Ful
- Calling all contact centre and operations professionals!We’re seeking a detail-oriented Workforce Management Analyst to join a dynamic team in a hybrid setting. If you excel at forecasting, workforce planning, performance reporting, and translating data into actionable insights, this is the role for you.Bring your analytical mindset and problem-solving skills to help optimize operations, improve service levels, and enhance the overall customer experience.TCalling all contact centre and operations professionals!We’re seeking a detail-oriented Workforce Management Analyst to join a dynamic team in a hybrid setting. If you excel at forecasting, workforce planning, performance reporting, and translating data into actionable insights, this is the role for you.Bring your analytical mindset and problem-solving skills to help optimize operations, improve service levels, and enhance the overall customer experience.T
- Calling all service technicians with experience in the water industry!We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Service Technician to join our growing team in Oakville, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of reverse osmosis systems at client sites across Halton, GTA, and surrounding areas. This role requires a strong technical aptitude, excellent diagnostic skills, aCalling all service technicians with experience in the water industry!We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Service Technician to join our growing team in Oakville, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of reverse osmosis systems at client sites across Halton, GTA, and surrounding areas. This role requires a strong technical aptitude, excellent diagnostic skills, a
- Calling all service technicians with experience in the water industry!We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Service Technician to join our growing team in Oakville, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of reverse osmosis systems at client sites across Halton, GTA, and surrounding areas. This role requires a strong technical aptitude, excellent diagnostic skills, aCalling all service technicians with experience in the water industry!We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Field Service Technician to join our growing team in Oakville, Ontario. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of reverse osmosis systems at client sites across Halton, GTA, and surrounding areas. This role requires a strong technical aptitude, excellent diagnostic skills, a
- We are partnering with a leading Canadian Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance provider (a well-known competitor in the Canadian insurance market) undergoing a major acquisition. The company is committed to data accuracy, regulatory adherence, and providing seamless service during this critical policy migration. We are hiring Policy Conversion Representatives for up to 12-month contract to ensure the successful transfer of policy data.📍 Location & Work MoWe are partnering with a leading Canadian Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance provider (a well-known competitor in the Canadian insurance market) undergoing a major acquisition. The company is committed to data accuracy, regulatory adherence, and providing seamless service during this critical policy migration. We are hiring Policy Conversion Representatives for up to 12-month contract to ensure the successful transfer of policy data.📍 Location & Work Mo
- Are you a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for logistics? We are currently seeking a dedicated Shipping/Receiving Lead to join a premier manufacturing team in Oakville, Ontario. As a Shipping/Receiving Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials, parts, and equipment. This is a hands-on leadership position where your expertise in warehouse operations will directly impact the efficiency and success oAre you a natural leader with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for logistics? We are currently seeking a dedicated Shipping/Receiving Lead to join a premier manufacturing team in Oakville, Ontario. As a Shipping/Receiving Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials, parts, and equipment. This is a hands-on leadership position where your expertise in warehouse operations will directly impact the efficiency and success o
- We are looking for a hard working warehouse associate or a shipper/receiver to join a friendly distribution center in Oakville ! If you have warehouse experience and are willing to grow and learn how to operate a forklift - THIS is the position for you! If you are looking to commit to a fantastic company who will upskill and train you for new opportunities, please apply! JOB TITLE - SHIPPER/ RECEIVER LOCATION - OAKVILLE SHIFT _ 8am - 4:30pm PAY - $20/hrWe are looking for a hard working warehouse associate or a shipper/receiver to join a friendly distribution center in Oakville ! If you have warehouse experience and are willing to grow and learn how to operate a forklift - THIS is the position for you! If you are looking to commit to a fantastic company who will upskill and train you for new opportunities, please apply! JOB TITLE - SHIPPER/ RECEIVER LOCATION - OAKVILLE SHIFT _ 8am - 4:30pm PAY - $20/hr
- Randstad has partnered with a leading organization in the distribution industry, looking for a tech-savvy AR Specialist to join their team, located in Oakville. This role is specifically designed for a professional who excels in a high-volume environment and possesses strong technical proficiency in SAP.Title: AR Specialist (SAP Focus)Location: OakvilleRate of Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hourJob Type: 6-Month ContractDo you have extensive experience processinRandstad has partnered with a leading organization in the distribution industry, looking for a tech-savvy AR Specialist to join their team, located in Oakville. This role is specifically designed for a professional who excels in a high-volume environment and possesses strong technical proficiency in SAP.Title: AR Specialist (SAP Focus)Location: OakvilleRate of Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hourJob Type: 6-Month ContractDo you have extensive experience processin
- We are seeking a Senior Estimator to join a premier, heavy industrial general contractor at the forefront of Canada’s energy and infrastructure sectors. In this leadership-track role, you will take full ownership of preparing, reviewing, and presenting discipline-specific estimates for multi-million and billion-dollar project proposals, with a specific focus on the Nuclear and Large-Scale Industrial markets. You will provide strategic guidance to the estimWe are seeking a Senior Estimator to join a premier, heavy industrial general contractor at the forefront of Canada’s energy and infrastructure sectors. In this leadership-track role, you will take full ownership of preparing, reviewing, and presenting discipline-specific estimates for multi-million and billion-dollar project proposals, with a specific focus on the Nuclear and Large-Scale Industrial markets. You will provide strategic guidance to the estim
- Heavy General Labourer Oakville, ONTired of a long commute? Join a fast-paced warehouse team right here in Oakville. We are seeking physically fit, "safety-first" General Labourers for stable roles. If you’re a professional who shows up on time and isn't afraid of a workout, we want to hear from you.The OpportunityPay Range: $18.00 – $20.00/hr (Commensurate with experience/shift)The Environment: Dynamic, high-energy industrial facilities with a focus on tHeavy General Labourer Oakville, ONTired of a long commute? Join a fast-paced warehouse team right here in Oakville. We are seeking physically fit, "safety-first" General Labourers for stable roles. If you’re a professional who shows up on time and isn't afraid of a workout, we want to hear from you.The OpportunityPay Range: $18.00 – $20.00/hr (Commensurate with experience/shift)The Environment: Dynamic, high-energy industrial facilities with a focus on t
- We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented EHS Coordinator to join our team in Oakville. In this role, you will be the boots-on-the-ground expert ensuring that our employees and contractors return home safely every day. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining our high safety standards, supporting the Project Management team, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across our field operations.AdvantagesThis is an opportunity to work withWe are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented EHS Coordinator to join our team in Oakville. In this role, you will be the boots-on-the-ground expert ensuring that our employees and contractors return home safely every day. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining our high safety standards, supporting the Project Management team, and driving a culture of continuous improvement across our field operations.AdvantagesThis is an opportunity to work with
- Are you a detail-oriented P&C insurance professional looking to join a leading Canadian insurer during a landmark acquisition? We are currently recruiting for one of our top clients in the insurance field as they are scaling their Policy Conversion team to support a critical migration initiative.In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the modernization of our client's insurance platforms. You will be responsible for the accurate migration of policiesAre you a detail-oriented P&C insurance professional looking to join a leading Canadian insurer during a landmark acquisition? We are currently recruiting for one of our top clients in the insurance field as they are scaling their Policy Conversion team to support a critical migration initiative.In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the modernization of our client's insurance platforms. You will be responsible for the accurate migration of policies
- We are actively seeking motivated individuals for a full-time General Labour position in Oakville. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career with a company that offers significant room for advancement. If you're looking for stability and growth, apply today!- Start on day shift Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM- Willing to move to rotating continental (7:00AM - 7:00PM/7:00PM - 7:00AM)Advantages- Hourly Pay: $25- Monday - Friday - Start on day shiWe are actively seeking motivated individuals for a full-time General Labour position in Oakville. This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career with a company that offers significant room for advancement. If you're looking for stability and growth, apply today!- Start on day shift Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM- Willing to move to rotating continental (7:00AM - 7:00PM/7:00PM - 7:00AM)Advantages- Hourly Pay: $25- Monday - Friday - Start on day shi
- Location: Oakville, OntarioTerm: May 12, 2026 – November 11, 2026 (6-Month Contract)Sector: Accounting & FinanceThe Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for ensuring the integrity of supplier invoicing and the timely clearance of liabilities. Working within a structured accounting framework, you will be tasked with booking invoices under GAAP guidelines, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the broader finance team during month-end activities. ThisLocation: Oakville, OntarioTerm: May 12, 2026 – November 11, 2026 (6-Month Contract)Sector: Accounting & FinanceThe Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for ensuring the integrity of supplier invoicing and the timely clearance of liabilities. Working within a structured accounting framework, you will be tasked with booking invoices under GAAP guidelines, resolving discrepancies, and supporting the broader finance team during month-end activities. This
- We are seeking a polished, friendly, and professional Receptionist for a permanent career opportunity with a premier business services provider in Oakville, Ontario. As the first point of contact for our executive office suite, you will be the "face of the company," responsible for delivering a world-class welcome to our clients and guests. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who excels at multitasking, thrives in a client-facing environment, andWe are seeking a polished, friendly, and professional Receptionist for a permanent career opportunity with a premier business services provider in Oakville, Ontario. As the first point of contact for our executive office suite, you will be the "face of the company," responsible for delivering a world-class welcome to our clients and guests. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who excels at multitasking, thrives in a client-facing environment, and
- We are seeking four (4) experienced Electromechanical Technicians for a contract assignment supporting next-generation diesel locomotives and passenger coaches. Working as part of an on-site technical team.This role supports production work that spans mechanical, electrical, and software‑related tasks within a complex rail‑industry environment. The work varies day‑to‑day and requires someone who is highly skilled, adaptable, and able to contribute immediatWe are seeking four (4) experienced Electromechanical Technicians for a contract assignment supporting next-generation diesel locomotives and passenger coaches. Working as part of an on-site technical team.This role supports production work that spans mechanical, electrical, and software‑related tasks within a complex rail‑industry environment. The work varies day‑to‑day and requires someone who is highly skilled, adaptable, and able to contribute immediat
- Our client, an innovative industry leader in the insurance domain is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure, .NET, Hybrid to join their growing team.The successful Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure, .NET, Hybrid candidate will have deep knowledge of Backend programming in C# and .Net and excellent Azure Skills and experience with a wide variety of Azure Services.This is a full time permanent role and hybrid, 3 days per week in office. Candidates must beOur client, an innovative industry leader in the insurance domain is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure, .NET, Hybrid to join their growing team.The successful Senior Cloud Engineer - Azure, .NET, Hybrid candidate will have deep knowledge of Backend programming in C# and .Net and excellent Azure Skills and experience with a wide variety of Azure Services.This is a full time permanent role and hybrid, 3 days per week in office. Candidates must be
- A warehouse in Oakville is searching for a forklift operator to join their team! If you are licensed and experienced on the reach truck, cherry picker and counterbalance we have an amazing place that you can call home. This location in Oakville is clean bright and spacious. It is a straight day shift with competitive pay. If you are looking for an exciting new job opportunity on the West end of Oakville, please reach out!AdvantagesAdvantages:- STRAIGHT DAA warehouse in Oakville is searching for a forklift operator to join their team! If you are licensed and experienced on the reach truck, cherry picker and counterbalance we have an amazing place that you can call home. This location in Oakville is clean bright and spacious. It is a straight day shift with competitive pay. If you are looking for an exciting new job opportunity on the West end of Oakville, please reach out!AdvantagesAdvantages:- STRAIGHT DA
- We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in the Security industry located in Oakville. Position: Accounts Receivable ClerkLocation: OakvilleIndustry: SecurityType: 3 month contract to start with potential to extend. Do you have strong experience with preparing invoices and performing cash applications?Do you have excellent communication skills and are not afraid to make B2B collections calls?Are you highlyWe are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Receivable Clerk to join a team in the Security industry located in Oakville. Position: Accounts Receivable ClerkLocation: OakvilleIndustry: SecurityType: 3 month contract to start with potential to extend. Do you have strong experience with preparing invoices and performing cash applications?Do you have excellent communication skills and are not afraid to make B2B collections calls?Are you highly
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Bilingual Automotive Repossession Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing repossession accounts, ensuring smooth coordination between various stakeholders, and maintaining compliance with applicable legal standards. You will be the key point of contact for vendors, customers, and internal teams, handling all logistics, communication, and documentation related toWe are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Bilingual Automotive Repossession Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing repossession accounts, ensuring smooth coordination between various stakeholders, and maintaining compliance with applicable legal standards. You will be the key point of contact for vendors, customers, and internal teams, handling all logistics, communication, and documentation related to
- Cella by Randstad Digital is currently recruiting for a dynamic Brand Operations Manager to join the team of a premier leader in the luxury beauty and fragrance space. This full-time role is essential to the development and execution of marketing strategies for a portfolio of prestige fragrance brands within the Canadian market. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, you will act as a central hub between brand strategy and retail execution, ensuringCella by Randstad Digital is currently recruiting for a dynamic Brand Operations Manager to join the team of a premier leader in the luxury beauty and fragrance space. This full-time role is essential to the development and execution of marketing strategies for a portfolio of prestige fragrance brands within the Canadian market. Reporting to the Vice President of Marketing, you will act as a central hub between brand strategy and retail execution, ensuring
- We are currently seeking a motivated and rigorous Material Handler to join a fast-growing company in the manufacturing & logistics sector in Oakville. This Material Handler position is an exceptional opportunity for a professional looking to evolve within a dynamic manufacturing & logistics team. As a Material Handler, you will play a pivotal role in material logistics coordination, ensuring that instruments and components are managed with surgical precisiWe are currently seeking a motivated and rigorous Material Handler to join a fast-growing company in the manufacturing & logistics sector in Oakville. This Material Handler position is an exceptional opportunity for a professional looking to evolve within a dynamic manufacturing & logistics team. As a Material Handler, you will play a pivotal role in material logistics coordination, ensuring that instruments and components are managed with surgical precisi
- We are currently recruiting for one of our top clients in the insurance field as they are scaling their Policy Conversion team to support a critical migration initiative. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the modernization of our client's insurance platforms. You will be responsible for the accurate migration of policies from legacy systems into the new environment, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations and maintaining high standards ofWe are currently recruiting for one of our top clients in the insurance field as they are scaling their Policy Conversion team to support a critical migration initiative. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in the modernization of our client's insurance platforms. You will be responsible for the accurate migration of policies from legacy systems into the new environment, ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations and maintaining high standards of
- Our Client is building the future of mobility by connecting vehicles, services, and customers through innovative software and data solutions. Within the Model e division, Our client enables teams to deliver high-quality software safely and at scale by advancing DevSecOps, platform capabilities, and automation across the enterprise.In this individual contributor role, you will serve as a development lead supporting cross-enterprise initiatives and large-scaOur Client is building the future of mobility by connecting vehicles, services, and customers through innovative software and data solutions. Within the Model e division, Our client enables teams to deliver high-quality software safely and at scale by advancing DevSecOps, platform capabilities, and automation across the enterprise.In this individual contributor role, you will serve as a development lead supporting cross-enterprise initiatives and large-sca
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Oakville's job market thrives in sectors like automotive, finance, and professional services. The automotive industry offers positions in manufacturing, engineering, and design. Financial institutions provide opportunities in banking, wealth management, and insurance. Professional services firms offer roles in consulting, legal, and accounting fields. Oakville presents a diverse range of employment options in various industries.
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