How We Support Light Manufacturing Companies 🍁
At the OI Group, we help light manufacturing companies succeed by acting as a full-service HR, compliance, and PEO partner. We handle everything from onboarding and training to benefits administration, policy creation, payroll, and workplace safety—tailored to the unique challenges of manufacturing environments. By providing structured systems, clear communication, and dependable support, we build trust between employers and employees, improving retention and reducing costly turnover.
Our risk management services include developing provincially and federally compliant health and safety programs, performing gap analyses, delivering targeted employee training, and managing all Workers’ Compensation Board claims from start to finish. We also oversee policy and handbook development, monitor legislative changes, manage employee relations, and provide proactive guidance to reduce workplace risk and liability. Through access to group purchasing power, we lower the cost of health benefits, insurance, and pension plans.
Our expert payroll, and HR administration services cut overhead and help companies avoid costly fines by ensuring compliance with ever-changing labour laws. To help you build a capable workforce, we clearly define job requirements, target the right recruitment channels, conduct thorough screenings, and support structured interviews to select top talent. Together, these services allow you to control risk, cut costs, and grow your business with confidence.
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Providing PEO services to light manufacturing companies since 1981.

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Push Product. Not Paper.
At OI Group, we specialize in helping light manufacturing companies build stronger, more loyal teams.
Through expert HR management, tailored onboarding, comprehensive benefits, and health & safety programs, we create workplace environments where employees feel supported, valued, and motivated to stay.
Our approach reduces turnover, lowers hiring costs, and boosts productivity — so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.
Push Product. Not Paper.
At OI Group, we specialize in helping light manufacturing companies build stronger, more loyal teams.
Through expert HR management, tailored onboarding, comprehensive benefits, and health & safety programs, we create workplace environments where employees feel supported, valued, and motivated to stay.
Our approach reduces turnover, lowers hiring costs, and boosts productivity — so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.

Our Services 🍁

Human Resources
Customizable HR support to ensure compliance and smooth operations, helping businesses manage employee relations and training.

Payroll
Full-service payroll and timekeeping solutions with expert support. We ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrated HR services.

Benefits
We offer customizable group benefits with no medical exams and handle enrollment, administration, and pension plans.

Risk Management
Reduce liability and improve productivity through safety programs, training, and WCB claim management, including return-to-work planning.
Employee Retention
We help light manufacturing companies keep top workers with tailored HR, compliance, and safety solutions. From onboarding to benefits and WCB management, our systems build trust and keep employees safe. Competitive perks and hands-on support create a workplace culture that improves retention and cuts turnover costs.
Risk Management
We protect your business with risk management, compliance, safety programs, training, and full WCB claim management. Our HR oversight reduces legal and financial risk through policies, legislative monitoring, and payroll compliance. These services control risk, cut costs, and keep you compliant so you can focus on growth.
Cost Savings
Using OI Group as your PEO saves light manufacturing companies money by lowering benefit and insurance costs, reducing workers’ compensation expenses, and streamlining HR. Our compliance and retention strategies cut legal risks and turnover costs, allowing you to run your business with confidence.
Top Talent
We hire qualified employees by defining clear job requirements, using targeted recruitment channels, and thoroughly screening candidates through skills tests, background checks, and references. We also provide structured interview tools to help select the best fit. Our goal is to reduce hiring risks and build a capable, reliable workforce.
Recruitment 
OI Group's recruitment services streamline hiring by understanding your company's culture and sourcing candidates who align with your needs.
The process includes developing a collaborative relationship, identifying critical skill sets, customizing each search, rigorously screening applicants, and providing detailed candidate profiles.
We also conduct thorough reference and background checks, present and negotiate job offers, and keep you informed at every milestone from start to finish.
How It's Done
- Clearly define job requirements
- Use our targeted recruitment channels
- Conduct thorough screening
- Structured supported interview processes
- Focus on reducing hiring risks

NAPEO Member Since 2013 🍁
We’ve proudly been a member of NAPEO for over a decade, building strong connections and expertise within the PEO industry. Over the years, we’ve helped countless American companies take their first steps into Canada with confidence—offering clear guidance, and hands-on support to make setting up operations and getting established as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our goal is to remove the guesswork, handle the complexities, and give our American partners a faster, easier path to success in the Canadian market.
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Proudly Canadian Owned and Operated
Since 1981, OI Group has stood the test of time, supporting Canadian businesses and American companies looking to establish a strong presence in Canada. We believe running a business should feel exciting—not overwhelming—which is why we focus on building trust, solving problems, and helping your business and your people thrive.

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