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Permanent recruiting agency – Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine

1. Territory

The Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine administrative region (region 11) had 92,336 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 16,036 (Gaspésie) + 187.4 (Îles-de-la-Madeleine) km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Gaspé, Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chandler, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Carleton-sur-Mer[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Manufacturing relies notably on fish and seafood processing, wood products and wind-turbine parts.[4]
  • The region stands out in two excellence niches: wind energy and marine resources, science and technology.[4]
  • The share of primary-sector jobs is above the Québec average.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Gaspé (15,479 residents in 2025) and the municipality of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine (12,427) are home to more than 30% of the population; 96.8% of residents live in rural areas.[5]
  • In 2025 the primary sector accounted for 6.6% of jobs, three times the Québec average, and construction 8.5% (7.0% in Québec).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2023 manufacturing sales grew 9.1% per year on average, reaching $1.2 billion in 2023.[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 the region gained on average 734 residents per year through interregional migration.[5]
  • In 2025 the participation rate (52.5%) and employment rate (47.8%) were the lowest of the 17 regions; in Q2 2026 unemployment fell to 7.0%.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $36,186 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 81.5 points (Québec = 100).[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • The region has Québec’s highest ageing indicators: about one third of employed people are 55 or older.[4]
  • In 2024 the unemployment rate of people aged 15 to 64 was 8.8% and the employment rate 69%; unemployment fell 4.3 points since 2019.[2]
  • In 2023 there were on average 1,176 vacant positions in the region.[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 10,800 jobs will be filled, 89% of them due to retirements.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 8.9%, 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)21.6327.5035.0028.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)24.0033.3349.0033.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)20.0026.0036.5425.20

Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106): median wage of $27.50/h in the region, below 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 $26.00/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

  • Industrial mechanic (millwright) (NOC 72400) — listed among occupations with good prospects in the region[4]
  • Heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401) — listed in the regional portrait; we can assess a mandate case by case[4]

Roles we recruit for

5. Nearby cities and regions

Neighbouring regions: 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 Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Gaspé, Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Chandler, Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, Carleton-sur-Mer. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine?

According to official sources: The region has Québec’s highest ageing indicators: about one third of employed people are 55 or older. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 8.9%, 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: Industrial mechanic (millwright).

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, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine (region 11) – 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 – Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine (updated 15 septembre 2025) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine (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