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Permanent recruiting agency – Capitale-Nationale

1. Territory

The Capitale-Nationale administrative region (region 03) had 812,328 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 12,584 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Raymond, La Malbaie, Pont-Rouge[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • The region has close to 390,000 jobs, 8.8% of Québec employment (3rd of 17).[4]
  • More than 23,400 businesses operate there; 82.2% employ fewer than 20 people.[4]
  • The largest sectors are health care and social assistance (61,500 jobs), public administration (47,800) and retail trade (42,000).[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Québec City (592,658 residents in 2025) is home to nearly three quarters of the region’s population; rural residents make up only 12.2%.[5]
  • From 2025 to 2030 the population is projected to grow 2.7%, while Québec’s is projected to decline 0.5%.[5]
  • In 2025 manufacturing accounted for 6.6% of jobs (10.8% in Québec), nearly half in complex manufacturing (printing, chemicals, computer and electronic products).[5]
  • In 2025 employment grew by 14,300 (435,800 jobs); the employment rate (63.9%) was 2.6 points above Québec’s.[5]
  • In Q1 2026 there were 10,325 vacant positions, a 2.7% rate.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $39,597 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 103.4 points (Québec = 100).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net gain of 1,704 residents per year.[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • In 2024 the employment rate of people aged 15 to 64 was about 81% and the participation rate 85%, among the highest in Québec.[2]
  • The unemployment rate of people aged 15 to 64 rose by 1.4 points in 2024.[2]
  • In 2022 there were on average 26,390 vacant positions in the region.[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 70,900 jobs will be filled: about 20,000 from growth and 50,900 from retirements.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.3%, 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)22.3828.0035.3428.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)20.0031.0045.1233.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)20.0025.2535.0025.20

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 $31.00/h in the region, below the Québec median ($33.33/h). Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title): median wage of $25.25/h in the region, above the Québec median ($25.20/h).[6]

Actual wages vary by employer, experience and working conditions.

4. Roles in demand in the region

The official regional portrait does not list occupations from our sectors among the most in demand; we still recruit for the roles below, without claiming a shortage.[4]

Roles we recruit for

5. Nearby cities and regions

City pages: Québec City. Neighbouring regions: Chaudière-Appalaches, Mauricie, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, 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 Capitale-Nationale?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Raymond, La Malbaie, Pont-Rouge. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in the Capitale-Nationale region?

According to official sources: In 2024 the employment rate of people aged 15 to 64 was about 81% and the participation rate 85%, among the highest in Québec. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.3%, 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). We do not claim a role is in shortage without an official source.

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, Capitale-Nationale (region 03) – 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 – Capitale-Nationale (updated 30 septembre 2025) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Capitale-Nationale (updated 22 septembre 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