23+ years in business, staffing since 2002
160,000+ qualified professionals in our network
100% Canadian owned and operated
Shipbuilding, aerospace, and defence

Staffing and workforce management since 2002

Matrix HR supplies security-cleared trades, technical experts, and professionals for shipbuilding, aerospace, and defence projects. Matrix HR is registered under the Controlled Goods Program.

We have been staffing Canadian employers since 2002, with access to a network of more than 160,000 qualified professionals across shipbuilding, aerospace, defence, energy, manufacturing, and construction.

We are 100% Canadian owned and operated, headquartered in Calgary, with national coverage and United States operations.

Matrix HR, Canadian owned and operated staffing partner

Roles we supply on these programs

  • Marine and shipbuilding welders
  • Marine fitters
  • Marine electricians
  • Aircraft structures technicians
  • Avionics technicians
  • Composite technicians
  • CNC machinists
  • QA and QC inspectors
  • Planners and schedulers
  • Materials coordinators
  • Document control
  • Industrial labourers

Programs we support

Shipbuilding

Trades and technical talent for shipbuilding projects.

Aerospace

Technical experts and professionals for aerospace projects.

Defence

Workforce support for defence projects, including security-sensitive scopes.

Controlled Goods Program

Matrix HR is registered under the Controlled Goods Program and supports high-security workforce requirements.

Ways to hire through Matrix HR

Security-cleared workforce

Security-cleared trades, technical experts, and professionals for shipbuilding, aerospace, and defence.

Direct hire

Permanent placement for roles you intend to keep on your own payroll.

Temporary and temp-to-hire

Flexible placements to align with your project timelines.

Employer of Record

Payroll management that supports compliance and efficiency.

What to include in your request

  1. Roles and skills

    Which roles you need, and the technical skills involved.

  2. Screening requirements

    The screening or clearance level the scope requires.

  3. Site and program

    Where the work is based, and any site access requirements.

  4. Start date and duration

    When you need people, and how long the scope runs.

Since 2002

Certifications, memberships, and recognition

  • COR
  • ISNetworld
  • ComplyWorks
  • Avetta
  • ICBA Alberta
  • Canadian Council for Indigenous Business
  • Canadian Construction Association
  • Inclusive Employers Certified
  • Canada's Top Growing Companies 2023

Compliance, training, and coverage

Matrix HR provides on-site compliance and training to keep a workforce job ready and meeting safety standards, alongside the staffing itself.

Where we operate

Our office is at 11420 27 St SE #204, Calgary, AB T2Z 3R6, open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. We have national coverage across Canada and United States operations.

Indigenous joint ventures

Matrix HR works through Indigenous joint ventures, including Matrix MSLP Limited Partnership and Gitga'at Matrix Workforce Services Ltd. Read more.

Tell us what the program needs

Send the roles, the screening requirements, and your start date, and we will come back to you.

Frequently asked questions

Is Matrix HR registered under the Controlled Goods Program?

Yes. Matrix HR is registered under the Controlled Goods Program and supports high-security workforce requirements. Contact us for current registration details.

What kind of talent do you supply for aerospace and defence projects?

Security-cleared trades, technical experts, and professionals for shipbuilding, aerospace, and defence projects.

What staffing options are available?

Temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and direct hire, plus Employer of Record services if you would rather not carry a worker on your own payroll.

Where is Matrix HR based, and where do you supply workers?

Our office is at 11420 27 St SE #204 in Calgary, Alberta. Matrix HR is 100% Canadian owned and operated, with national coverage across Canada and United States operations.

Do you support site compliance and training?

Yes. On-site compliance and training is one of our services, focused on keeping a workforce job ready and meeting safety standards.