Industrial Staffing for Maintenance, Manufacturing & Energy Projects
Skilled trades, industrial labour, and professional talent for industrial projects and operations across Canada and the United States.
Staffing and workforce management since 2002
Matrix HR is a staffing and workforce management partner for industrial employers, supplying skilled trades, industrial labour, and professional talent. We have been doing this since 2002, across energy, manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, and defence.
For maintenance, production, and project work that means access to a network of more than 160,000 qualified professionals, supplied on the terms the scope 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.
Industrial roles we supply
- Industrial labourers
- Millwrights
- Industrial mechanics
- Pipefitters
- Welders
- Boilermakers
- Insulators
- Scaffolders
- Industrial electricians
- Instrumentation technicians
- Production operators
- Forklift operators
Sectors we staff
Energy
Workforce support for energy projects and operations.
Manufacturing
Production and industrial staffing across manufacturing operations.
Construction and trades
Skilled trades and industrial labour for project teams.
Shipbuilding, aerospace, and defence
Matrix HR is registered under the Controlled Goods Program and supports security-cleared project work.
Ways to hire through Matrix HR
Shutdowns and turnarounds
Workforce support for shutdown and turnaround scopes.
Temp-to-hire and direct hire
Bring someone on before a permanent decision, or place them on your payroll directly.
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 access
Where the work is, and any site access or prequalification requirements.
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Scope window
Start date, duration, and whether it is an outage or ongoing coverage.
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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 scope needs
Send the roles, the site, and your window, and we will come back to you.
Frequently asked questions
What staffing options does Matrix HR offer for industrial work?
Temporary staffing, temp-to-hire, and direct hire, plus support for shutdown and turnaround scopes and Employer of Record services if you would rather not carry a worker on your own payroll.
Which industries do you staff?
Matrix HR staffs across energy, manufacturing, construction and trades, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defence.
Can you supply workers outside Alberta?
Yes. Matrix HR is headquartered in Calgary 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.
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.