We're here to
flip the script
At TLC Victoria, we don't just send labourers to job sites, we build a movement grounded in respect, dignity, and real opportunity.
A message from the front lines
We're here to flip the script on what temporary labour means, and who they are.
Labelled as "less skilled," "temporary," or "disposable." We know the truth. We work with them every day. And we're proud to say: those labels couldn't be more wrong.
Temp labourers are some of the hardest-working, most capable people you'll ever meet. They show up early. They work through the cold, the heat, and the hustle.
Many of them are masters of their trade, drywallers, framers, demo crews, general labourers, carpenters, who've been doing the work for years. What they lack isn't ability. It's acknowledgement.
We were tired of the stigma. Tired of seeing temporary workers treated like they were disposable. Tired of seeing people judged for how they looked, where they were from, or the type of work they did. And tired of how some companies treat their workforce.
So we decided to build something different, a temporary labour company that actually gives a sh*t. We don't just match names to jobs. We support people. We encourage them. We see them.
We know their names, their stories, their strengths. We give them opportunities, tools, and the respect they deserve. We believe that when you take care of your crew, they take care of the work, and that's exactly what we see every single day.
- Lifting workers up, not tearing them down.
- Paying fairly and transparently, not cutting corners.
- Investing in people, not just filling shifts.
- Celebrating labour, not hiding it.
It means proudly singing the praises of a crew that makes things happen, not just with their hands, but with their heart and grit.
It means creating a culture where people feel proud of the work they do, and proud of who they do it with.
Every shift is a step toward something bigger: confidence, stability, skill, pride. And every person who wears our name on their shirt is a reminder that temporary labour isn't something to look down on, it's something to stand behind.
This isn't charity. This is smart business. This is how you build something that lasts.
Why we exist
Two lines that drive how we hire, dispatch, and support every shift.
To give good people a chance
Powered by hardworking people, we are changing the narrative one job at a time
How we show up
These values apply to everyone, the office, the site, and the crew in motion.
We deliver more than just labour
- Reliable & prepared personnel: skilled labourers and tradespeople to your site, on time, when you need them via the TLC Shuttle Service.
- Better results: driven by customer service, our QA program, and a focus on saving clients time and money.
- What we promise: integrity, honesty, fairness, communication, quality personnel, and safety for workers and clients.
- Custom-tailored solutions: built to meet your unique staffing challenges.
We back the people who build this city
We show up in the industry, not just around it.
Hall of Fame
Recognition that validates our commitment to excellence and our people.
Additional Recognition
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2025Construction Trades Business of the YearRecognized for excellence in construction industry staffing solutions
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2024TLC Victoria — VICA Member Company of the YearOutstanding contribution to the Vancouver Island construction community
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2023Keri Ellis — VICA Woman of the YearLeadership and innovation in construction industry management
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2021Barclay Ellis — VICA Under 40 Person of the YearExceptional young leadership in construction and workforce development
The people behind the Hammer
The standard is built by humans, and kept by humans.
You're getting more than hands on deck
You're getting heart, hustle, and a partner who takes responsibility for performance.