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Permanent recruiting agency – Lanaudière

1. Territory

The Lanaudière administrative region (region 14) had 561,608 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 12,300 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Terrebonne, Repentigny, Mascouche, L’Assomption, Joliette[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • More than half of jobs, establishments and population are concentrated in the two southern MRCs; the four northern MRCs rely more on agriculture and tourism.[4]
  • Construction (11.2%) accounts for a larger share of jobs than in Québec; manufacturing accounts for 10.3%.[4]
  • Close to one third of residents work outside the region.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Terrebonne (126,872 residents in 2025) and Repentigny (91,290) are home to about 40% of the population; Mascouche has 56,897.[5]
  • In 2025 construction accounted for 12.0% of jobs (7.0% in Québec), partly due to population growth and residential investment.[5]
  • Manufacturing (10.6% of jobs) is concentrated mainly in plastic and rubber products and food.[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 the region gained on average 6,762 people per year through interregional migration; its population is projected to grow 3.2% from 2025 to 2030.[5]
  • In Q1 2026 there were 5,240 vacant positions, a 3.0% rate (2.8% in Québec).[5]
  • In 2023 regional GDP reached $19.6 billion; finance, insurance and real estate (21.4%) and manufacturing (11.7%) made up nearly a third; in Q2 2026 unemployment was 3.9%.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $37,112 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 93.5 points (Québec = 100).[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • Lanaudière is among the regions with the highest observed and projected population growth, driven by interregional migration.[4]
  • In 2023 there were on average 8,391 vacant positions (−15.3%).[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 62,900 jobs will be filled: about 22,700 from growth and 40,200 from retirements.[4]
  • Welders (NOC 72106) and food service staff (NOC 65201) are among the occupations with good job prospects.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.8%, 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)22.9228.0041.1028.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)25.1335.5047.4733.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)20.0027.0036.0025.20

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 $35.50/h in the region, above the Québec median ($33.33/h). Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title): median wage of $27.00/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

Roles we recruit for

5. Nearby cities and regions

City pages: Laval, Montréal, Trois-Rivières. Neighbouring regions: Laval, Laurentides, Mauricie, Montréal.

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 Lanaudière?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Terrebonne, Repentigny, Mascouche, L’Assomption, Joliette. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in Lanaudière?

According to official sources: Lanaudière is among the regions with the highest observed and projected population growth, driven by interregional migration. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.8%, 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: Welder; Cook and food service staff.

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, Lanaudière (region 14) – 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 – Lanaudière (updated 27 août 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Lanaudière (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