Permanent recruiting agency – Laval
1. Territory
The Laval administrative region (region 13) had 460,396 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 246 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Laval[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.
2. Economy and sectors
- Laval is among the four Québec regions with the highest industrial diversity indices.[4]
- Key sectors: trade, accommodation and food services, consulting (ICT, finance, engineering), transportation and warehousing, agri-food and metal manufacturing (metal products, machinery, transportation equipment).[4]
- In 2021, 31.5% of Laval’s population was born outside Canada; Laval is the second region for immigration after Montréal.[4]
- The Cité de la Biotech is an industrial park dedicated to life sciences and health technologies.[4]
Socioeconomic indicators
- Laval is at once an administrative region, an MRC and a city (461,509 residents in 2025), a unique case in Québec; its fully urban territory is the smallest in the province.[5]
- In 2025 manufacturing accounted for 10.6% of jobs, mostly complex processing (printing, chemicals); business-driving services accounted for 28.5%.[5]
- From 2019 to 2023 manufacturing sales grew 4.4% per year, reaching $4.9 billion in 2023.[5]
- In 2025 employment grew by 2,200 (242,800 jobs) and the participation rate (67.1%) remained above Québec’s.[5]
- In Q1 2026 there were 4,825 vacant positions, a 2.9% rate.[5]
- In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $37,717 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 102.2 points (Québec = 100).[5]
- From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net loss of 940 residents per year.[5]
- Population density reaches 1,876.1 residents per km², and the population is projected to grow 0.4% from 2025 to 2030.[5]
3. Labour market (official data)
- In 2023 there were on average 7,215 vacant positions, down 29.3% (versus −22.2% for Québec).[4]
- From 2022 to 2026, about 46,600 jobs will need to be filled: about 18,900 from growth and 27,700 from retirements.[4]
- Welders and welding machine operators are among the occupations with the most pressing needs.[4]
- In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 6.6%, versus 5.6% for Québec as a whole[3].
Regional wages (Job Bank)
| Occupation | Low ($/h) | Median ($/h) | High ($/h) | Québec median ($/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106) | 21.95 | 27.00 | 35.00 | 28.00 |
| Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) | 22.00 | 32.00 | 45.67 | 33.33 |
| Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title) | 19.75 | 25.00 | 35.20 | 25.20 |
Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106): median wage of $27.00/h in the region, below the Québec median ($28.00/h). Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400): median wage of $32.00/h in the region, below the Québec median ($33.33/h). Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title): median wage of $25.00/h in the region, below 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
- Order picker and warehouse handler
- Forklift operator
- Welder
- Storekeeper and parts clerk
- Housekeeping and janitorial attendant
- Cook and food service staff
- Administrative assistant and office staff
- Machinist and CNC operator
- Industrial mechanic (millwright)
- Tool and die maker
- Industrial maintenance electrician
- Class 1 truck driver
5. Nearby cities and regions
City pages: Laval, Montréal, Saint-Jérôme. Neighbouring regions: Montréal, Laurentides, Lanaudière.
6. How we recruit
- You complete and sign the agreement online.
- We confirm the mandate in writing within 1 business day.
- We publish an anonymous posting and search actively.
- You receive pre-screened candidates (references and certifications verified).
- 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.
7. Frequently asked questions
Do you recruit across Laval?
Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Laval. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.
Is the labour market tight in Laval?
According to official sources: In 2023 there were on average 7,215 vacant positions, down 29.3% (versus −22.2% for Québec). In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 6.6%, 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
- Government of Québec, Laval (region 13) – regional portrait (updated 15 juin 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
- Institut de la statistique du Québec, Panorama des régions du Québec – 2025 edition (table 1.1 and chapter 2) — accessed October 29, 2026.
- Statistics Canada, table 14-10-0464-01, Labour force characteristics by economic region, annual 2025 — accessed October 29, 2026.
- Government of Québec, Employment and labour market portrait – Laval (updated 28 octobre 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
- Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Laval (updated 26 octobre 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
- 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