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The Best Temp Agencies in Vancouver 2022

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The Best Temp Agencies in Vancouver 2022

Acquiring the help of a temp agency in Vancouver can even out your chances of getting hired by the right employers.

In this article, we take a look at the best temp agencies in Vancouver this year. We also answer some of the most frequently asked questions from temp job seekers, so just keep reading to learn more! 

The Best Temp Agencies in Vancouver

We evaluated each of our choices using the following criteria: 

How much does a temp agency charge in Vancouver? 

Most temp agencies don’t charge any amount for their services in a traditional sense. However, they do get a percentage of money based on an employee’s annual salary. 

A temp agency can get anywhere between 15% to 25% of an employee’s yearly pay. This percentage depends largely on how difficult a position is to find.

To put this into context, let’s look at an employee who’s making around $250,000 a year. The temp agency had to jump a dozen hoops for said employee to land the job. So, they decide to charge a 25% fee based on said employee’s salary.

That brings the costs for services up to around $62,500. This amount is paid by the company hiring the worker and not by the employees themselves.

Alternatively, if nobody from a temp agency’s list of recommended candidates gets hired, they don’t get paid for any of the services rendered. 

Experience and expertise in specific areas of trade. You want someone who specializes in your industry, so they can help you find the best people to fill your teams.
Focus on employee safety and just compensation, to keep both workers and employers satisfied in their partnership.
Compliance with government and state laws, to avoid any negative repercussions from illegal operations.
Resources that help workers improve skills and industry knowledge e.g., training sessions, boot camps, resource centers.
Adept knowledge of the local job markets. Recruiters who are knowledgeable of the local job market know exactly what skills and specialties employers are looking for. With this, they can help candidates adjust their resumes and portfolios to meet market needs.

1. McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group

cNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group
TestInfo
SERVICESTemporary Staffing

Permanent Staffing

Contract Staffing

RATESVaries
WEBSITEhttps://mcnak.com/
ADDRESS407 - 860 Homer Street, Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 2W5
CONTACT DETAILS604-662-8967

Email:

OPERATING HOURS8:00 am to 5:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

Closed (Saturday, Sunday, and Selected Holidays)

Experience and Expertise★★★★☆ (4/5)
Just Compensation★★★★☆(4/5)
Government Compliance★★★★★ (5/5)
Employee Resources★★★★★ (5/5)
Knowledge of Local Job Market★★★☆☆(3/5)

Whether you’re on the hunt for temporary, permanent, or contractual positions, McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group may be a good choice, in our opinion. Let’s talk about why. 

This company has been around since 1996, for one thing, so you can rest assured they know a thing or two about the industry. 

Their specialties are real estate, marketing, communications, investment, finance, and accounting services. Thus, they’re a great choice for anyone wanting to get a temp job at corporate offices, marketing agencies, and real estate brokerages. 

Another great thing about McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group is that they offer their employees highly competitive rates. Furthermore, they provide professional and personal development through a variety of training sessions from experienced tutors. 

Besides staffing services, McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group also offers employees resume reviews and interview preparedness sessions — at a small extra fee, though. 

And if you need help making your resume more convincing or if you need assistance creating compelling answers to industry-specific interview questions, McNeill can help you out there too. 

All that said, there are a couple of areas where McNeill could use a little improvement. 

For instance, their recruitment process could use a little work. Many clients complain about the disorganized way they conduct their operations. 

Additionally, not all recruiters at McNeill Nakamoto Recruitment Group are savvy with the various job positions and descriptions their company handles. So, you better watch out for who handles your case. 

Pros

  • Highly competitive worker rates
  • WIde range of specialties
  • Helpful resume review and interview prep

Cons

  • Slightly disorganized recruitment process
  • Some inexperienced recruiters

2. AppleOne

AppleOne
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SERVICESContract Staffing

Full -Time Staffing

Part-Time Staffing

Temporary Staffing

Temp-to-Perm Staffing

Executive Staffing

RATES20% of employee’s first annual salary
WEBSITEhttps://www.appleone.ca/
ADDRESS555 Burrard Street, Suite 1065, Vancouver, BC V7X 1M8 (Branch Locator)
CONTACT DETAILS604-638-8051 |

Email: [email protected]

OPERATING HOURS8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

Closed (Saturday, Sunday, and Selected Holidays)

Experience and Expertise★★★★☆ (4/5)
Just Compensation★★★★☆(4/5)
Government Compliance★★★★★ (5/5)
Employee Resources★★★☆☆ (3/5)
Knowledge of Local Job Market★★★★☆(4/5)

Based on our evaluation of their services, the very first thing that makes AppleOne an attractive option for temp job seekers is their flexibility and variety. You can find positions in almost any type of industry, from marketing and communications to customer support. They specialize in the following areas of employment: Accounting/Finance, Payroll/HR, Office Administration/Clerical, Customer Service/Call Centre, and General Labour/Warehouse.

Additionally, they are conveniently located in Downtown Vancouver, so you will find it easy to register…and remote interviews are also possible, of course.

We were intrigued by the fact that the company was established in the 1960s, making it one of the oldest staffing agencies in the industry.

We also appreciate that its focus is to provide employees with equal opportunities to land a great job regardless of their ethnicity, skin color, social standing, or gender.

According to our survey of previous and current AppleOne employees, workers are guaranteed competitive rates (client companies pay any fees, not candidates) in their respective industries.

As a candidate looking for assistance with your job search for temporary or permanent positions, you should know that there is no service fee…the companies AppleOne partners with take care of any service fees.

Pros

  • Decades’ worth of experience
  • Honors worker diversity
  • Wide variety of job choices

Cons

  • No specialization

3. Strive Recruitment

Strive Recruitment
TestInfo
SERVICESPermanent Staffing

Temporary Staffing

Contract Staffing

RATESVaries
WEBSITEhttps://striverecruitment.ca/
ADDRESS1740 - 1050 W. Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 3S7
CONTACT DETAILS604-336-8844 | Email:

Email: https://striverecruitment.ca/contact/

OPERATING HOURS9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

Closed (Saturday, Sunday, and Selected Holidays)

Experience and Expertise★★★★★ (5/5)
Just Compensation★★★★☆ (4/5)
Government Compliance★★★★★ (5/5)
Employee Resources★★★★★ (5/5)
Knowledge of Local Job Market★★★★★ (5/5)

Strive Recruitment is a leading staffing agency for Manufacturing and Operations, Corporate Administration, and Accounting companies in both Canada and the United States. They operate both locally and internationally. 

Strive is probably the best option for people who want to develop technical skills for office-related work. They’re also pretty well-known for being quick to complete teams for companies in need of manpower. 

From our survey of their placement work, this company has unparalleled intelligence when it comes to the local job markets. Plus, it has an entire roster of high-performing recruiters who can help employers and laborers find what they need. 

Surveys of candidates working with them indicate that job-seekers are given ample assistance when preparing for interviews too. Recruiters are also said to help job-seekers through every step of an employee’s application process.

Our favorite thing about Strive Recruitment is that they keep a careful file of their candidates’ names and corresponding abilities. As soon as they find a position that fits your skills, recruiters are very quick to contact you with an offer. 

They do have a low 10% downpayment which is for their Executive Search area (permanent placements).

Pros

  • Experienced staffing provider
  • Expert recruiters
  • Helpful employee resources

Cons

  • Closed on weekends

4. Synergie Hunt International

Synergie Hunt International
TestInfo
SERVICESPermanent Placement

Temporary Placement

Urgent Replacement

RATESVaries
WEBSITE[email protected]
ADDRESS666 rue Sherbrooke Ouest, bur. 2000 Montréal (Québec) H3A 1E7
CONTACT DETAILS514-842-4691|

Email: [email protected]

OPERATING HOURS8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday - Open by appointment only.)

Closed (Saturday, Sunday, and Selected Holidays)

Experience and Expertise★★★★☆ (4/5)
Just Compensation★★★★☆(4/5)
Government Compliance★★★★★ (5/5)
Employee Resources★★★★★ (5/5)
Knowledge of Local Job Market★★★★☆(4/5)

If you’re ever in need of an urgent replacement, Synergie Hunt International has the right people for the job. They have some of the most competent candidates in the industry and over 700 offices worldwide. 

They are a great choice for people who are looking for temporary placements overseas due to their experience in this area. That said, they’re not too shabby at operating in local markets either.

The great thing about working with Synergie Hunt International is that they don’t just match you up with companies that fit your skills and abilities. They also partner you with companies that they feel will match your character and preferences well – cultural fit matters to them. 

Clients commend Synergie Hunt International for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff too. A lot of people we talked to described their recruiters as both experienced and knowledgeable in their fields, quickly helping employers and job seekers get answers to inquiries. 

Advisers are also available whenever you need help with your applications and interviews, which is always good. If you’re not so confident about your resume, interview answers, or even your final interview outfit, you can simply Synergie’s customer support line. 

Keep in mind that consultations are done by appointment. They also don’t accept walk-ins in their physical offices, which can be inconvenient to some. 

Pros

  • Urgent replacement services
  • Cutomizeable services
  • Thorough candidate assessment and effective placements

Cons

  • No walk-in consultations

5. Workforce Staffing Solutions

Workforce Staffing Solutions
TestInfo
SERVICESPermanent Staffing

Temporary Staffing

RATESVaries
WEBSITEhttps://www.workforce.ca/
ADDRESS1169 Main Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 4B6
CONTACT DETAILS604-269-9675 |

Email: [email protected]

OPERATING HOURSUnspecified
Experience and Expertise★★★★★ (5/5)
Just Compensation★★★★☆(4/5)
Government Compliance★★★★★ (5/5)
Employee Resources★★★★☆ (4/5)
Knowledge of Local Job Market★★★★★ (5/5)

Workforce Staffing Solutions offers both permanent and temporary positions for construction, manufacturing, warehousing, and event staffing. 

They have locations all the way from Vancouver down to San Francisco, which leads us to believe they have both local and international knowledge of the current job markets. 

We appreciate that the company is very transparent about the areas that they specialize in from the get-go. No self-respecting company wants to beat around the bush for this sort of information. 

This is why we think Workforce Staffing Solutions might be a great choice for anyone looking for quick, reliable staffing in any of the above-mentioned fields. 

Based on our surveys of previous clients, we found that Workforce Staffing Solutions offers them highly competitive rates (some workers can make around $40 per hour, depending on their job description). 

However, there is one thing that we think the company might lack, and that’s employee training. 

Workforce Staffing Solutions expects their workers to already be professionals in their industry. While that’s understandable, it would still be nice of them to provide workers with special seminars and courses to help employees build better skills.

Still, based on employee statements, recruiters do their best to provide workers with enough support to be more employable in their designated field. This is great news, especially for workers spoiling for a job in a competitive market.

We must warn you about the company’s on-call policy for workers too, which states that if you’re not heard from or can’t be contacted for three days, you’re immediately removed from Workforce Staffing Solutions’ candidate roster. 

While we understand the company’s need for dedicated workers, immediate removal just seems too extreme a punishment. Especially considering that some workers might be juggling more responsibilities than just being an employee at a staffing firm.

Pros

  • Highly competitive rates
  • Highly specialized employees
  • Expert recruiters

Cons

  • No employee training
  • Extreme on-call policy

FAQs About Temp Agencies in Vancouver


Those are our top choices for the best temp agencies in Vancouver. Make sure to check each of them out to find which company suits your preferences best. 

By the way, we have other articles that can help you find even more jobs. For example, you can also read our article on the best talent agencies in Vancouver to learn more about where to find experienced and effective talent agents in the city. 

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