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Permanent recruiting agency – Centre-du-Québec

1. Territory

The Centre-du-Québec administrative region (region 17) had 263,549 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 6,915 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Drummondville, Victoriaville, Bécancour, Nicolet, Plessisville, Princeville, Warwick, Kingsey Falls, Daveluyville[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Manufacturing accounts for 20% of regional jobs and agriculture 6%, larger shares than in other regions.[4]
  • Next come health care and social assistance (13%), retail trade (12%) and construction (8%).[4]
  • Major battery-sector projects are under development in the Bécancour Industrial and Port Park.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Drummondville (85,560 residents in 2025) and Victoriaville (49,863) are home to more than half the population; rural residents make up 30.1%.[5]
  • In 2025 manufacturing accounted for 21.7% of jobs, double the Québec average (10.8%); it represented 24.7% of regional GDP in 2023, mainly food and machinery.[5]
  • From 2021 to 2025 private investment is estimated to have grown 27.9% per year on average; it reached $2.6 billion in 2024 (+31.3%).[5]
  • In 2025 employment grew by 5,300 (137,600 jobs) and the employment rate (62.5%) was above Québec’s (61.3%).[5]
  • From 2025 to 2030 the population is projected to grow 2.5% (−0.5% in Québec).[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $35,822 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 89.9 points (Québec = 100).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net gain of 1,693 residents per year.[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • In July 2023 the unemployment rate was 2.5% and 125,700 people were employed.[4]
  • The 15-to-64 population is trending down while the 65-plus population grows faster than in Québec as a whole.[4]
  • In 2022 there were on average 7,290 vacant positions (−6.1%).[4]
  • Between 2025 and 2029, about 21,600 jobs will need to be filled: about 4,600 from growth and 17,000 from retirements.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.2%, 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)23.0028.5035.3828.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)24.0033.3349.0033.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)21.9825.0035.0025.20

Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106): median wage of $28.50/h in the region, above the Québec median ($28.00/h). Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400): median wage of $33.33/h in the region, equal to 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

  • Industrial and manufacturing engineering technologists (2016 NOC code 2233) — 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: Drummondville, Trois-Rivières, Sherbrooke. Neighbouring regions: Mauricie, Estrie, Montérégie, Chaudière-Appalaches.

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 Centre-du-Québec?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Drummondville, Victoriaville, Bécancour, Nicolet, Plessisville, Princeville, Warwick, Kingsey Falls, Daveluyville. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in Centre-du-Québec?

According to official sources: In July 2023 the unemployment rate was 2.5% and 125,700 people were employed. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.2%, 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, Centre-du-Québec (region 17) – 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 – Centre-du-Québec (updated 29 juin 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Centre-du-Québec (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