Construction Staffing in Calgary for Skilled Trades & Project Teams
Skilled trades and industrial labour for construction projects, on temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct-hire terms.
Staffing and workforce management since 2002
Matrix HR is a Calgary staffing and workforce management partner, connecting employers with skilled trades, industrial labour, and professional talent. We have been doing this since 2002, across construction, trades, energy, shipbuilding, defence, and manufacturing.
For a construction project that means access to a network of more than 160,000 qualified professionals, supplied on the terms the job calls for: temporary, temp-to-hire, or direct hire.
We are 100% Canadian owned and operated, headquartered in Calgary, with national coverage and United States operations.
Construction roles we supply
- General labourers
- Skilled labourers
- Carpenters
- Concrete finishers
- Ironworkers
- Welders
- Electricians
- Plumbers
- HVAC installers
- Heavy equipment operators
- Site supervisors and foremen
- Safety watch
Sectors we staff
Construction and trades
Skilled trades and industrial labour for construction employers and project teams.
Energy
Workforce support for energy projects and operations.
Shipbuilding, aerospace, and defence
Matrix HR is registered under the Controlled Goods Program and supports security-cleared project work.
Manufacturing
Production and industrial staffing across manufacturing operations.
Ways to hire through Matrix HR
Employer of Record
Payroll management that supports compliance and efficiency.
What to include in your request
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Roles and trades
Which roles you need, and how many of each.
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Site and location
Where the work is, and any site access requirements.
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Start date and duration
When you need people, and how long the scope runs.
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Shift pattern
Hours, rotation, and whether travel or accommodation applies.
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 job needs
Send the roles, the site, and your start date, and we will come back to you.
Frequently asked questions
What staffing options does Matrix HR offer for construction projects?
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.
Who handles payroll for the workers you place?
Matrix HR offers Employer of Record and payroll management services covering compliance and administration. The arrangement for a specific placement is confirmed with you before it starts.
How large is your talent network?
Matrix HR has access to more than 160,000 qualified professionals across construction, trades, energy, shipbuilding, defence, and manufacturing.
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.