Pay ranges
Skilled Trades Staffing pay in Burnaby.
Below are typical hourly pay ranges for skilled trades staffing in Burnaby. What a role lands at depends on experience, the shift, and required certifications. Figures track British Columbia market rates from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
| Role | Hourly range |
|---|---|
| Maintenance technician | $24 to $36 |
| Industrial electrician | $28 to $42 |
| HVAC technician | $26 to $40 |
| Millwright | $28 to $42 |
| Plumber / pipefitter | $27 to $42 |
| Facilities technician | $22 to $32 |
Ranges reflect local market rates and scale with experience, shift, and certifications. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What we check for
- journeyman or trade license
- EPA 608
- PLC and controls experience
Shifts we cover
- first and second shift
- on-call and emergency coverage
- rotating maintenance shifts
Neighborhoods we cover in Burnaby
- Historic District
- Arts District
- University District
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FAQ
Common questions.
How fast can you fill a skilled trades staffing role in Burnaby?
Quickly. Typical fill times for skilled trades staffing in Burnaby run most skilled trades in 1 to 2 weeks, because we work from a bench that is already screened. Brief the role at 1-866-888-6111 and the short list follows in days.
What kinds of skilled trades staffing workers do you place in Burnaby?
We staff maintenance technicians, industrial electricians, hvac technicians, millwrights, plumbers and pipefitters, and facilities technicians for Burnaby employers. If you need a role that is not on that list, ask us, because we likely cover it.
How much does skilled trades staffing cost per hour in Burnaby?
Pay depends on the role, the shift, and certifications. In Burnaby, rates run from about $24 per hour for entry roles up to $32 per hour for the most senior. See the pay table above for role by role ranges.
Do you offer temp, temp to hire, and direct hire in Burnaby?
Yes. You can hire someone for a short season, try them out and convert them to your payroll, or hire them directly from day one. We help you pick the option that fits the role and your budget.
What do you screen for in skilled trades staffing candidates in Burnaby?
For skilled trades staffing, the requirements that matter most are journeyman or trade license, EPA 608, and PLC and controls experience. We confirm right to work and run background and reference checks before placement.
Which areas around Burnaby do you cover?
We staff Burnaby and the surrounding towns, including Historic District, Arts District, University District. Tell us where your site is and we will confirm coverage.
What does skilled trades staffing cost to work with you in Burnaby?
There is no cost to talk to us or see candidates. For temporary work, we bill an hourly rate that covers the worker's pay, payroll taxes, workers compensation, and our service. Direct hires are a one time placement fee. You get the number in writing before you commit.
Do you cover weekend, night, and peak season shifts in Burnaby?
Yes. We cover first and second shift and on-call and emergency coverage, including weekend and peak season coverage. Give us the schedule and we staff to it.
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Skilled Trades Staffing in Burnaby, explained.
Skilled Trades Staffing hiring in Burnaby
Burnaby is a market of about 250,000 people. Local demand runs across logistics, hospitality, and construction, and those employers all need the same thing: reliable people, hired quickly.
Our candidates come from Burnaby and nearby communities like Historic District, Arts District, University District. Because we keep them screened and ready, you get names in days, not a long open search.
On pay, British Columbia's minimum wage is $17.85. We build rates around what Burnaby employers actually pay so offers land and people stay. Source: U.S. Department of Labor.
Our skilled trades staffing process in Burnaby
Every skilled trades staffing placement in Burnaby starts the same way. We write down the real job: the tasks, the shift, the must-haves, and the pay range.
Then we pull from candidates we already know and screen them for work history, reliability, and the right credentials before you ever see a name. You interview the people you like, and we handle the offer, the paperwork, and onboarding.
Hiring options for Burnaby employers
There is no single right way to hire skilled trades staffing in Burnaby, so we offer three. Temporary handles seasonal and surge work with payroll and compliance carried by us.
Temp to hire is the test drive: work with someone first, then move them to your payroll if it fits. Direct hire puts them on your team from the start.
We help Burnaby employers match each role to the option that makes sense for the work and the budget.
Skilled Trades Staffing roles and screening in Burnaby
Our Burnaby skilled trades staffing bench covers maintenance technicians, industrial electricians, hvac technicians, millwrights, plumbers and pipefitters, and facilities technicians.
Coverage runs first and second shift and on-call and emergency coverage, and for these roles journeyman or trade license, EPA 608, and PLC and controls experience are what we verify first.
Right to work, work history, and references are all confirmed before a start date, so you get someone who can do the job, not just fill the slot.
Who we hire for in Burnaby
Burnaby employers across logistics, hospitality, and construction use Langford for skilled trades staffing year round.
We know the roles these teams run, the shifts they need covered, and what good looks like in the first two weeks. That is why our placements hold past 30 days instead of turning over in week one.
What you get with Langford in Burnaby
We move fast, we screen for real, and we stay on the file. A short list reaches you in about one business day for most skilled trades staffing roles because we keep a bench warm in Burnaby.
We carry payroll, taxes, and workers compensation on temporary placements, so the paperwork sits with us, not you. And we check in through the first 30 days, so a placement that wobbles gets fixed early.
Call 1-866-888-6111 to start, or tell us about the role online.