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Permanent recruiting agency – Bas-Saint-Laurent

1. Territory

The Bas-Saint-Laurent administrative region (region 01) had 204,892 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 22,183 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Matane, Mont-Joli, La Pocatière[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Bas-Saint-Laurent is described as a resource region where seasonal economic activity is very significant.[4]
  • Manufacturing accounts for 12.6% of jobs and construction for 7.1%; health care and social assistance (17.7%) and retail trade (12.9%) are the largest service employers.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Rimouski is the most populous city (51,756 residents in 2025), followed by Rivière-du-Loup and Matane; rural residents make up 49.3%, versus 18.1% in Québec.[5]
  • In 2025 primary-sector employment was more than three times the average (7.4% vs 2.0%) and manufacturing accounted for 14.0% of jobs (10.8% in Québec).[5]
  • Manufacturing is concentrated mainly in wood products and food; regional GDP reached $9.6 billion in 2023.[5]
  • In 2025 employment fell by 6,500 jobs (94,800 jobs) and the participation rate dropped to 56.6%.[5]
  • From 2025 to 2030 the population is projected to decline 1.5% (−0.5% in Québec).[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $35,024 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 92.4 points (Québec = 100).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net gain of 1,020 residents per year.[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • The region had 92,800 people employed, 77.9% of them in the service sector.[4]
  • The unemployment rate reached a historic low of 4.4% in 2023.[4]
  • In the first quarter of 2024 there were on average 2,550 vacant positions (a 3.4% vacancy rate), and more than half required no specialization (a high-school diploma or no diploma).[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 19,200 jobs will be filled: about 1,700 from growth and 17,500 from retirements.[4]
  • The 15-to-64 population is expected to decline in every MRC of the region until at least 2036.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 5.0%, versus 5.6% for Québec as a whole[3].

Regional wages (Job Bank)

OccupationLow ($/h)Median ($/h)High ($/h)Québec median ($/h)
Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106)23.0028.0035.0028.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)24.2333.5344.7833.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)19.0025.0035.7125.20

Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106): median wage of $28.00/h in the region, equal to the Québec median ($28.00/h). Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400): median wage of $33.53/h in the region, above the Québec median ($33.33/h). Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title): median wage of $25.00/h in the region, below the Québec median ($25.20/h).[6]

Actual wages vary by employer, experience and working conditions.

4. Roles in demand in the region

  • Housekeeping and janitorial attendant (NOC 65310) — listed among occupations with good prospects in the region[4]
  • Electrical mechanics (NOC 72422) — listed in the regional portrait; we can assess a mandate case by case[4]

Roles we recruit for

5. Nearby cities and regions

City pages: Québec City. Neighbouring regions: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chaudière-Appalaches, Capitale-Nationale, Côte-Nord.

6. How we recruit

  1. You complete and sign the agreement online.
  2. We confirm the mandate in writing within 1 business day.
  3. We publish an anonymous posting and search actively.
  4. You receive pre-screened candidates (references and certifications verified).
  5. You choose and you hire. Fees are due only if you hire.

From 15% of base annual salary · minimum $2,500 · 90-day guarantee · nothing to pay unless you hire · payment by direct deposit within 15 days of the start date. No fees for candidates.

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7. Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit across Bas-Saint-Laurent?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Rimouski, Rivière-du-Loup, Matane, Mont-Joli, La Pocatière. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in Bas-Saint-Laurent?

According to official sources: The region had 92,800 people employed, 77.9% of them in the service sector. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 5.0%, versus 5.6% for Québec as a whole[3].

Which roles do you recruit for in the region?

Our 12 role families (warehouse, transportation, manufacturing, maintenance, food service, housekeeping and office). The regional portrait notably lists: Housekeeping and janitorial attendant.

How much does it cost?

From 15% of base annual salary, minimum $2,500. Nothing to pay unless you hire. 90-day replacement guarantee. No fees for candidates.

Sources

  1. Government of Québec, Bas-Saint-Laurent (region 01) – regional portrait (updated 15 juin 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  2. Institut de la statistique du Québec, Panorama des régions du Québec – 2025 edition (table 1.1 and chapter 2) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  3. Statistics Canada, table 14-10-0464-01, Labour force characteristics by economic region, annual 2025 — accessed October 29, 2026.
  4. Government of Québec, Employment and labour market portrait – Bas-Saint-Laurent (updated 18 septembre 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Bas-Saint-Laurent (updated 26 octobre 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  6. Job Bank (Employment and Social Development Canada), prevailing wages by region, NOC 72106, 72400 and 73300 (updated 19 novembre 2025; reference period 2023-2024 or 2024) — accessed October 29, 2026.

Last updated: October 29, 2026 · version 1.0