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Permanent recruiting agency – Côte-Nord

1. Territory

The Côte-Nord administrative region (region 09) had 89,846 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 262,967 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Sept-Îles, Baie-Comeau, Port-Cartier, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Forestville[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • The Côte-Nord is one of Québec’s three main mining regions.[4]
  • In 2022 manufacturing accounted for 11% of jobs, construction 8% and mining 4%; retail trade and health care accounted for 14% each.[4]
  • In 2020 average annual employment income there was the highest in Québec.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Sept-Îles (24,483 residents in 2025) and Baie-Comeau (20,660) are home to more than half the population; rural residents make up 39.2%.[5]
  • In 2025 the primary sector accounted for 12.6% of jobs (2.0% in Québec); most manufacturing jobs (10.3%) are in natural-resource processing.[5]
  • More than 60% of the economy relies on goods-producing industries; GDP per capita reached $107,571 in 2023.[5]
  • From 2025 to 2030 the population is projected to decline 3.7% (−0.5% in Québec).[5]
  • In Q1 2026 the combined Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec vacancy rate was 3.8% (2.8% in Québec).[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $39,160 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 93.3 points (Québec = 100).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net loss of 337 residents per year.[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • The region faces a labour shortage due to ageing and continued population decline; there are fewer unemployed people than vacant positions.[4]
  • The population went from 90,121 in 2020 to 89,846 in 2024.[2]
  • In 2022 the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec together had on average 4,000 vacant positions.[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 10,100 jobs will be filled on the Côte-Nord and in Nord-du-Québec, 88% of them due to retirements.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate of the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec economic 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)25.0030.0043.0028.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)30.0042.3855.0033.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)23.0029.0035.0025.20

Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106): median wage of $30.00/h in the region, above the Québec median ($28.00/h). Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400): median wage of $42.38/h in the region, above the Québec median ($33.33/h). Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title): median wage of $29.00/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

Neighbouring regions: Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Nord-du-Québec, Bas-Saint-Laurent.

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 Côte-Nord?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Sept-Îles, Baie-Comeau, Port-Cartier, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Forestville. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight on the Côte-Nord?

According to official sources: The region faces a labour shortage due to ageing and continued population decline; there are fewer unemployed people than vacant positions. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate of the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec economic 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, Côte-Nord (region 09) – regional portrait (updated 8 septembre 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 – Côte-Nord (updated 20 octobre 2025) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Côte-Nord (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