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Permanent recruiting agency – Chaudière-Appalaches

1. Territory

The Chaudière-Appalaches administrative region (region 12) had 455,812 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 15,164 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Lévis, Saint-Georges, Thetford Mines, Sainte-Marie, Montmagny[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Manufacturing provides 40,000 jobs, 17.51% of regional employment, versus 11.2% in Québec.[4]
  • Construction (17,600 jobs, 7.71%) and agriculture (8,000 jobs, 3.5%) also weigh more than elsewhere in Québec.[4]
  • The region has 228,400 jobs across more than 15,000 businesses, 80% of which have fewer than 20 employees.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Lévis (160,882 residents in 2025) is home to more than a third of the population; Saint-Georges has 33,881 and Thetford Mines 27,155; 41.7% of residents live in rural areas.[5]
  • In 2025 manufacturing accounted for 18.3% of jobs (10.8% in Québec), mostly consumer goods; it represented 26.0% of regional GDP in 2023, notably wood products and food.[5]
  • In 2025 the unemployment rate (3.4%) was the lowest of Québec’s regions and the employment rate reached 65.2%.[5]
  • From 2025 to 2030 the population is projected to grow 2.8% (−0.5% in Québec); interregional migration has been positive every year since 2002-2003.[5]
  • In Q1 2026 there were 6,350 vacant positions (+18.9% year over year), a 3.0% rate.[5]
  • In 2023 manufacturing sales reached $27.3 billion, after average annual growth of 7.5% from 2019 to 2023; in Q2 2026 the unemployment rate was 1.9%.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $37,665 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 95.9 points (Québec = 100).[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • In 2024 the unemployment rate of people aged 15 to 64 was 2.9% and the employment rate 82%, the highest among regions according to ISQ.[2]
  • In Q3 2023 there were on average 7,960 vacant positions in the region.[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 37,700 jobs will be filled, 33,200 of them (88%) due to retirements.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 3.4%, 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)23.0028.1333.9428.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)25.0032.0042.3833.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)18.4625.0030.0025.20

Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106): median wage of $28.13/h in the region, above the Québec median ($28.00/h). Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400): median wage of $32.00/h in the region, below 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

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: Capitale-Nationale, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Estrie, Centre-du-Québec.

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 Chaudière-Appalaches?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Lévis, Saint-Georges, Thetford Mines, Sainte-Marie, Montmagny. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in Chaudière-Appalaches?

According to official sources: In 2024 the unemployment rate of people aged 15 to 64 was 2.9% and the employment rate 82%, the highest among regions according to ISQ. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 3.4%, 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, Chaudière-Appalaches (region 12) – 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 – Chaudière-Appalaches (updated 30 septembre 2025) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Chaudière-Appalaches (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