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Permanent recruiting agency – Mauricie

1. Territory

The Mauricie administrative region (region 04) had 288,354 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 35,399 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Trois-Rivières, Shawinigan, La Tuque, Louiseville, Saint-Boniface[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Services account for 76.0% of jobs (93,400), including trade (18.7%), accommodation and food services (9.4%) and transportation and warehousing (7.6%).[4]
  • Goods production provides 29,500 jobs, 60.7% of them in manufacturing, 23.1% in construction and 9.2% in agriculture.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Trois-Rivières is home to more than half of the region’s population; rural residents make up 27.4%, versus 18.1% in Québec.[5]
  • From 2025 to 2030 the population is projected to grow 1.2%, while Québec’s is projected to decline 0.5%.[5]
  • In 2025 manufacturing accounted for 12.9% of jobs (10.8% in Québec) and the primary sector 3.3% (2.0% in Québec).[5]
  • Manufacturing is concentrated mainly in paper, metal products and food; regional GDP reached $13.1 billion in 2023 (+6.5%).[5]
  • In Q1 2026 there were 4,370 vacant positions (+14.1% year over year), a 3.6% rate, above Québec’s 2.8%.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $35,148 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 91.1 points (Québec = 100).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net gain of 2,463 residents per year.[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • In 2023, 128,900 people were in the labour force and 122,900 were employed; the 4.7% unemployment rate was the 2nd lowest since 2006.[4]
  • Among the working-age population, 49.6% are 55 or older; a replacement shortfall is expected until 2041 in almost every MRC.[4]
  • In 2023 there were on average 5,135 vacant positions; since 2015 more than half have required a high-school diploma or less.[4]
  • Between 2025 and 2029, about 24,400 jobs will need to be filled: about 4,500 from growth and 19,900 from retirements.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 5.2%, 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)22.0028.0034.0128.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)22.0032.0052.3333.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)17.9024.3835.0025.20

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 $32.00/h in the region, below the Québec median ($33.33/h). Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title): median wage of $24.38/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

5. Nearby cities and regions

City pages: Trois-Rivières, Drummondville. Neighbouring regions: Centre-du-Québec, Lanaudière, Capitale-Nationale.

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 Mauricie?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Trois-Rivières, Shawinigan, La Tuque, Louiseville, Saint-Boniface. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in Mauricie?

According to official sources: In 2023, 128,900 people were in the labour force and 122,900 were employed; the 4.7% unemployment rate was the 2nd lowest since 2006. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 5.2%, 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: Industrial mechanic (millwright); Class 1 truck driver; Administrative assistant and office staff; Cook and food service staff; Housekeeping and janitorial attendant.

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, Mauricie (region 04) – regional portrait (updated 24 avril 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 – Mauricie (updated 29 juin 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Mauricie (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