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Founded in 2008, EMBERS Staffing is an award-winning social enterprise – a temporary labour staffing company with 15 years’ experience and a reputation for providing clients with high quality workers and exceptional customer service. We care about our clients. We care about our workers. We care about our community. By hiring through EMBERS Staffing, you not only get the job done, but are uplifting your community and changing lives through the power of work.
Working for good
Socially Sustainable Staffing Solutions
Are you in need of temporary labour? EMBERS Staffing is a leading temporary labour company with locations across BC’s Lower Mainland and in Edmonton, Alberta.
As a social purpose business, we care about and invest in our workers to ensure our workforce is supported and qualified to meet your staffing needs.
We provide labour for a variety of industries including construction, warehousing, security, cleaning and sanitation, administration and more.
When you choose EMBERS, you can know that you are helping create stronger communities and changing lives. 100% of our profits go back into the community in the form of worker support programs, higher hourly wages, free tool and equipment rentals and certified skills training opportunities.
Temporary labour you can count on
Our Hiring Process
After meeting with a representative of our Business Development Team to understand your temporary labour needs, we will recruit and match qualified workers that get the job done right.
Service Areas
Construction
- General Labourers
- Skilled Labourers
- Construction Safety Officers (CSO)
- Traffic Control Persons
- Roofers
- Occupational First Aid Levels I, II & III
- Carpenters
- Carpenter Helpers
- Hoist Operators
- Forklift Operators
- Telehandlers
Warehousing
- Swampers
- Drivers
- Forklift Operators
- Assembly
- Packaging
- Order Pickers
- Materials Handlers
- Cross Dock Workers
- Shipping and Receiving
- Production Workers
Security
- Basic Construction Security
- Integrated Construction Security
- Community Mobile Patrol
- Storefront Security/Customer Service Guards
- Retail Loss Prevention Guards
Other
- Janitorial
- Snow Removal
- Events Staff
- Administration
- And more!
your all-in-one staffing solution
Why Hire with EMBERS Staffing
Flexible Staffing
We provide companies with highly qualified employees for your temporary and permanent staffing needs.
Recruitment Covered
We recruit and match the most qualified candidates for your organization.
Reduced Liability
We pay all employer contributions to wages (EI, CPP, WCB, holiday pay), saving you time and money.
Qualified Workers
Our workers are supported through access to various training programs for tickets, trades certifications and more.
Payroll Support
No more dealing with payroll. EMBERS will take over all accounting activities.
Socially Responsible
100% of our profits go back into the community through access to skills training and employment supports that benefit our workers and build stronger communities.
Our impact
Testimonials
Garreth Maybury
Snr. Construction Manager, EllisDon
Our experience with EMBERS has been fantastic. The work that Marcia, Doug, and their fantastic team do is truly inspiring! At EllisDon, we appreciate the hardship the people that EMBERS represents have gone through in life and for us to be able to give these people a chance to get back on their feet is a true privilege.
Paul Merrick
General Manager, Purolator Western Canada
The partnership with EMBERS was an opportunity to make a meaningful difference and a strong social impact. Obviously, they’re doing great work and it aligned with our opportunities to provide people with meaningful and inspiring work and help them improve their lives.
Michael Kazda
Senior Vice President & Project Director, Royal Columbian Hospital
We really appreciate the work that EMBERS is doing in the local community and the support and training they provide to their workers.
Ian Kerr
Vice President, EllisDon
Kelly Tarry
Director of People & Culture, Marcon
Carsten
EMBERS doesn’t give handouts. EMBERS gives a hand. EMBERS empowers individuals to overcome their difficulties.
Sherry
EMBERS has greatly assisted with finding suitable employment, as well as helped with my self esteem and confidence. Before EMBERS, I was feeling very disappointed with myself as well feeling a lot of self doubt. Thanks to EMBERS that has all changed for the better.
Dale
EMBERS has had a great impact on my life, giving me jobs and opportunities while meeting new people, connections and friends. They are a terrific staff with stable and wise support for others.
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