about us
Skilled Trades Agency (STA) is a Canadian staffing and workforce solutions firm specializing exclusively in skilled trades, industrial, manufacturing, construction, and logistics environments.
We exist for one reason: to help employers secure reliable, job-ready talent that performs, stays, and delivers real operational value.
Since our founding in 2010, we’ve supported companies across Ontario and beyond with workforce solutions that scale with demand, protect productivity, and reduce hiring risk in high-pressure environments where downtime is not an option.
What We Do
STA provides end-to-end staffing and recruitment services designed for high-stakes, hands-on environments where experience, safety, and reliability matter.
Our core services include:
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Temporary & Contract Staffing
Flexible workforce solutions to manage peak demand, absenteeism, shutdowns, and special projects. -
Permanent & Leadership Recruitment
Precision hiring for skilled trades, supervisors, and operational leaders critical to long-term performance. -
Workforce Advisory & Planning
Strategic guidance on workforce structure, hiring models, compliance, and retention.
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every engagement is tailored to your operation, timelines, and risk profile.
Proudly Canadian
Industry Fucused
Skilled Trades Agency is proudly Canadian, with a Canada-wide recruitment network supporting employers across Ontario and major Canadian markets. We maintain a strong operational presence across key industrial corridors, including:
Ontario
Greater Toronto Area: Toronto, Vaughan, Concord, Brampton, Mississauga
Golden Horseshoe: Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Milton
Southwestern Ontario: Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, London, Windsor
Eastern Ontario: Ottawa, Kingston
Northern and regional markets: Barrie, Alliston, Newmarket
Other Major Provinces Supported
Alberta: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Fort McMurray
British Columbia: Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Langley
Manitoba: Winnipeg
Saskatchewan: Saskatoon, Regina
Atlantic Canada: Halifax, Moncton, St. John’s
We specialize in industries where workforce reliability directly impacts safety, productivity, and output:
• Manufacturing
• Industrial processing
• Construction and infrastructure
• Food production and packaging
• Warehousing and logistics
Our reach is national. Our relationships are local. Our focus is performance in high-demand environments.
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Our clients
Roles we specialize in
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