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Permanent recruiting agency – Estrie

1. Territory

The Estrie administrative region (region 05) had 524,801 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 12,392 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Sherbrooke, Granby, Magog, Cowansville, Bromont[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Manufacturing accounts for 17.8% of jobs in Estrie versus 11.2% in Québec: plastic and rubber products, metal products and machinery.[4]
  • Recognized excellence niches and hubs: Vallée des Élastomères, appearance-wood processing and composites, SAGE-Innovation and the Québec electronic systems industry.[4]
  • The MRCs of La Haute-Yamaska and Brome-Missisquoi have been part of Estrie since July 28, 2021.[2]
  • Innovation zones: DistriQ (quantum) in Sherbrooke and Technum Québec (digital technologies) in Bromont.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Sherbrooke (184,135 residents in 2025) is home to more than a third of the population; Granby has 72,180; rural residents make up 33.0% (18.1% in Québec).[5]
  • In 2025 manufacturing accounted for 16.6% of jobs (10.8% in Québec), nearly 80% tied to consumer goods (food, furniture, metal products) and complex processing (printing, plastics and rubber).[5]
  • More than a fifth of the regional economy relied on manufacturing in 2023 (GDP of $25.5 billion), mainly machinery and plastic and rubber products.[5]
  • From 2025 to 2030 the population is projected to grow 1.8% (−0.5% in Québec).[5]
  • In Q1 2026 Estrie’s vacancy rate (4.2%) was the highest in the province, with 6,310 vacant positions.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $38,047, versus $38,426 for Québec as a whole.[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net gain of 5,236 residents per year.[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • In 2023 there were 0.7 unemployed people per vacant position in Estrie, versus 1.2 in Québec as a whole.[4]
  • In 2023 there were on average 9,856 vacant positions (+5.9%); the vacancy rate (6.0%) exceeded Québec’s (4.5%).[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 34,800 jobs will be filled: about 10,000 from growth and 24,800 from retirements.[4]
  • Machinists (NOC 72100), welders (NOC 72106), industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) and transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) are among the 17 occupations with excellent prospects.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.9%, 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)22.0028.0035.0028.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)23.0831.0043.0033.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)19.4525.2034.5025.20

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 $25.20/h in the region, equal to the Québec median ($25.20/h).[6]

Actual wages vary by employer, experience and working conditions.

4. Roles in demand in the region

  • Machinist and CNC operator (NOC 72100) — listed among occupations with good prospects in the region[4]
  • Welder (NOC 72106) — listed among occupations with good prospects in the region[4]
  • Industrial mechanic (millwright) (NOC 72400) — listed among occupations with good prospects in the region[4]
  • Class 1 truck driver (NOC 73300) — listed among occupations with good prospects in the region[4]
  • Labourers in food processing (NOC 95106) — 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: Sherbrooke, Drummondville, Longueuil. Neighbouring regions: Montérégie, Centre-du-Québec, 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 Estrie?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Sherbrooke, Granby, Magog, Cowansville, Bromont. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in Estrie?

According to official sources: In 2023 there were 0.7 unemployed people per vacant position in Estrie, versus 1.2 in Québec as a whole. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.9%, 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: Machinist and CNC operator; Welder; Industrial mechanic (millwright); Class 1 truck driver.

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, Estrie (region 05) – 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 – Estrie (updated 26 août 2025) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Estrie (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