5 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Construction Career

As Canada’s population grows, new infrastructure, houses and commercial property continue to be built. The construction industry is ever changing through new challenges and exciting innovations and with this comes continuous learning, development and diverse construction job opportunities.

When you choose to embark on a construction career with Matrix Labor Leasing, a Calgary-based temp agency, we ensure that you are surrounded by talented people and a network of support organizations where the opportunities of advancement are virtually unlimited.

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose A Construction Job


1. Your Construction Job, Your Way

There are many paths which can be taken to enter the construction industry including apprenticeships traineeships, courses, private college qualifications and university degrees. Whatever path you choose, you are sure to end up with a fulfilling and rewarding career.

2. Construction Labor Jobs are for Everyone

The construction industry does not discriminate and offers job opportunities for both females and males, from all backgrounds.

Matrix uses a variety of tools to help match skilled tradespeople like you with the companies that need them. Our newest innovation is the Matrix Labor Connect Website, Canada’s first business-orientated social networking site.

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3. Focus on Safety

At Matrix, safety on the construction job site is our highest priority. In order to minimize risk and ensure that our employees go home safe and healthy every day, we offer a variety of on-site safety training courses as well as a partial tuition reimbursement program through the Merit Contractors Association.

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4. Diverse Construction Job Opportunities

Construction offers many different types of career paths from semi and skilled craft careers covering over 20 different trades, to jobs in management covering a wide scope of activities.

The ever changing industry allows you to explore a variety of construction jobs; you’re not restricted to one profession for life and the skills you learn are valuable wherever you go.

5. Consistent Employment

Regardless of economic fluctuations and the seasonal changes in demand, Matrix has developed an efficient structure that provides long-term, consistent employment with competitive pay, career advancement, training and benefits.

We strive to foster a sense of belonging for all employees and are proud to say that 97% of our employees have T4's.

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