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Permanent recruiting agency – Laurentides

1. Territory

The Laurentides administrative region (region 15) had 673,581 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 20,455 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Saint-Jérôme, Mirabel, Blainville, Saint-Eustache, Boisbriand[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Goods production accounts for just over a quarter of jobs: manufacturing (10.2%) and construction (10.0%).[4]
  • In services, trade (16.8%), health care (14.2%) and professional services (7.1%) lead.[4]
  • The population is projected to grow 14.6% between 2021 and 2051, versus 7.3% for Québec.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Saint-Jérôme (85,160 residents in 2025), Mirabel (68,471), Blainville (61,739), Saint-Eustache (47,562) and Boisbriand (29,830) are home to more than 40% of the population.[5]
  • Manufacturing (11.0% of jobs in 2025) is geared to complex processing: transportation equipment (aerospace), printing, machinery and medical equipment.[5]
  • In 2024 the region ranked first among regions for per-capita disposable income ($40,128).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 it received on average 7,924 residents per year through interregional migration; the population is projected to grow 3.3% from 2025 to 2030.[5]
  • In Q1 2026 there were 6,910 vacant positions (+3.5% year over year), a 2.8% rate.[5]
  • In 2023 regional GDP reached $30.3 billion, 15.8% of it in manufacturing; in Q2 2026 the unemployment rate had risen to 6.0% (+2.2 points year over year).[5]
  • In 2024 the region’s economic development index was 99.2 points (Québec = 100).[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • The region has 362,400 people employed; in 2024 its employment rate (64.7%) was the highest of Québec’s regions.[4]
  • After a historic low of 3.7% in 2022, the unemployment rate was 3.8% in 2024.[4]
  • In 2024 there were on average 9,528 vacant positions (−28.6%).[4]
  • 173 occupations will offer excellent prospects through 2028, including welders (NOC 72106) and heavy-duty equipment mechanics (NOC 72401).[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.2%, 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)25.5035.0047.6433.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)21.5027.0036.0625.20

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 $35.00/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

  • Welder (NOC 72106) — 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

City pages: Saint-Jérôme, Laval, Montréal. Neighbouring regions: Laval, Lanaudière, Outaouais.

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 Laurentides?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Saint-Jérôme, Mirabel, Blainville, Saint-Eustache, Boisbriand. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in the Laurentides?

According to official sources: The region has 362,400 people employed; in 2024 its employment rate (64.7%) was the highest of Québec’s regions. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.2%, 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.

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, Laurentides (region 15) – 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 – Laurentides (updated 22 septembre 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Laurentides (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