Skilled Trades Staffing in Northern Canada

Reliable tradespeople. Real results. Built for Northern work.

Helping Canada’s Northern communities grow through skilled, safety-focused, and dependable talent.

When your projects are in Canada’s North, you need people who can do more than operate equipment or swing a hammer. You need workers who understand the environment, the culture, and the challenges that come with remote operations.

IntelliStaff specializes in staffing and supporting skilled trades professionals for northern and remote communities. Our goal is to help you complete projects safely, efficiently, and with long-term sustainability by augmenting your team, transferring knowledge, and helping train local talent.

We are the temporary solution while permanent or community-based hires are developed, ensuring that your projects stay on schedule and that local capacity continues to grow.

Why hire skilled trades with IntelliStaff

  • Northern experience: We plan around travel, housing, weather windows, and community schedules so timelines hold.
  • Safety first: We screen for certifications and remote readiness.
  • Capacity building: Every engagement includes a knowledge transfer plan for local staff.
  • Full support: Flights, accommodations, onboarding, rotations, and check-ins handled by our team.
  • Trusted partner: Employers turn to IntelliStaff for dependable delivery across Northern and remote communities.

Skilled trades we staff

Heavy Equipment Operators, Carpenters and Framers, Electricians and Linemen, Plumbers and Pipefitters, Millwrights and Mechanics, HVAC Technicians, Mould Remediation Technicians, Construction and Site Supervisors, Safety and Quality Control Leads.

Related services: Heavy machinery training and operator upskilling to prepare the next generation of Northern trades professionals.

How our process works

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Discovery and scope
Define project goals, site conditions, timelines, and logistics.
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Targeted recruitment
Source and vet tradespeople who meet technical and Northern readiness criteria.
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Mobilization
Coordinate travel, housing, onboarding, and start readiness.
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Performance support
Maintain regular check-ins and address issues quickly.
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Knowledge transfer and handover
Provide SOPs, shadowing, and coaching to support local staff.
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Results you can expect

  • Safer sites and on-time completion
  • Reduced downtime and rework
  • Stronger community capacity through training and mentorship
  • Better retention through realistic expectations and support

Get Started

Need skilled trades talent for Northern projects

Request Talent and receive a tailored plan, timeline, and shortlist. Prefer to discuss scope first

Request a Professional