Skilled Trades

Looking to hire for your skilled trades team?

skilled trades

Skilled trades staffing solutions tailored to your operation.

At TalentWorld, we understand that your equipment is only as good as the people who maintain it. From industrial electricians and millwrights to HVAC techs and welders, we connect employers with dependable tradespeople who have the certifications, experience, and mindset to get the job done right.

We specialize in supporting manufacturing plants, warehouses, distribution centres, and industrial sites with fast, reliable skilled trades recruitment. Whether you're looking for short-term support, project-based placements, or permanent hires, we deliver the right talent to keep your operations productive, compliant, and on schedule.

Our candidates are thoroughly vetted for technical skill, safety certifications, and reliability ensuring they arrive ready to contribute from day one. At TalentWorld, we don’t just fill roles. We build high-performing trades teams that help your business run smarter and safer.

Trade Specific Expertise

We specialize in skilled trades recruitment, not just general labour. Our team understands the technical requirements, licensing, and soft skills that define high-performing trades professionals across warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing environments.

Certified, Safety-Ready Candidates

Every candidate is vetted for relevant certifications and safety training, including Red Seal, WHIMIS and other applicable certifications. We ensure your workforce meets compliance standards from day one.

Fast, Flexible Hiring

Whether you need one tradesperson or an entire maintenance crew, we respond quickly to urgent needs and scale with your project timeline or operational demands.

Expert Recruiters

Our recruiters don’t just match resumes, they dive deep into the technical and soft requirements of each role to find candidates who truly fit through hands-on industry knowledge, specialized sourcing strategies and one-on-one engagement.

Case Studies
What makes us stand out?

Skilled Trades
Case Study No. 1

Client: Automotive Parts Manufacturer

Role(s): Electricians (309A, 442A), Millwrights, Apprentices

A Ontario-based automotive manufacturer partnered with TalentWorld to fill Skilled Trades roles across all shifts, including licensed Electricians and Millwrights. With limited internal capacity and challenges attracting qualified candidates, the client needed a streamlined and effective hiring strategy.

TalentWorld launched a targeted recruitment campaign using job ads, LinkedIn outreach, and referrals while promoting the company’s straight shifts and strong workplace culture to engage top talent.

The result was five successful hires aligned with both role requirements and company values. Our tailored approach delivered results and sparked an ongoing partnership with the client.

Skilled Trades
Case Study No. 2

Client: Specialized Manufacturer

Role(s): 442A Licensed Industrial Electrician, 433A Licensed Millwright

After months of unsuccessful hiring efforts, a specialized manufacturer turned to TalentWorld to help fill two hard-to-staff Skilled Trades roles: a 442A Electrician for an afternoon shift and a 433A Millwright for weekend nights.

The client’s internal system had limited reach and produced unqualified applicants. TalentWorld stepped in with a focused strategy including refining job titles, adjusting language for better visibility, and leveraging job ads, LinkedIn outreach, and referrals to build a strong, qualified pipeline.

By staying engaged at every step, we helped the client overcome long-standing hiring challenges and delivered two highly specialized trades professionals who were a perfect fit.

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