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Permanent recruiting agency – Nord-du-Québec

1. Territory

The Nord-du-Québec administrative region (region 10) had 47,083 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 482,826 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Chibougamau, Chisasibi, Mistissini, Kuujjuaq, Waskaganish[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

The territory includes the Cree and Inuit nations (Eeyou Istchee, Nunavik) and Jamésie. Mandates in Indigenous communities follow each employer’s and each community’s own hiring rules.

2. Economy and sectors

  • The labour market is shaped by natural resources (mining and forestry) and hydroelectricity; working conditions are often specific due to remoteness.[4]
  • The region ranks second in Québec for mining employment: 4,075 workers, 26.1% of Québec’s mining workforce in 2022 (per the Québec Mining Association).[4]
  • The largest employers are health care (4,625 jobs), public administration (3,095), education (2,505), retail trade (1,780) and mining (1,610).[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Chibougamau (7,273 residents in 2025) is the most populous town, with nearly one resident in six; the entire population lives in rural areas.[5]
  • In 2025 manufacturing accounted for 17.6% of jobs (10.8% in Québec), mostly natural-resource processing, and the primary sector 10.4%.[5]
  • In 2023 mining and oil and gas extraction represented 49.5% of regional GDP ($7.0 billion).[5]
  • From 2025 to 2030 the population is projected to grow 2.5%; it is the only resource region expected to grow, mainly in Eeyou Istchee and Nunavik (Kativik).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 the region lost on average 272 residents per year to other regions.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $35,232 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 84.2 points (Québec = 100).[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • In 2024 the participation rate was 59.7% and the employment rate 56.9%, below Québec averages (64.9% and 61.4%).[4]
  • The region has Québec’s highest commuting rate: 18.7% of jobs (3,855 of 20,575) were held by people living elsewhere (2021 census).[4]
  • In 2024 the combined Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec vacancy rate (4.2%) was the third highest in Québec.[4]
  • From 2025 to 2029, about 8,200 jobs will be filled on the Côte-Nord and in Nord-du-Québec, 96.3% of them due to retirements.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate of the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec economic region was 4.3%, 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)n/a (not published for the region)28.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)30.0042.3855.0033.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)23.0029.0035.0025.20

Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400): median wage of $42.38/h in the region, above the Québec median ($33.33/h). Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title): median wage of $29.00/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

  • Heavy equipment operators (NOC 73400) — listed in the regional portrait; we can assess a mandate case by case[4]
  • Electricians (NOC 72200) — 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: Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Côte-Nord.

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 Nord-du-Québec?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Chibougamau, Chisasibi, Mistissini, Kuujjuaq, Waskaganish. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Are there regional specifics?

The territory includes the Cree and Inuit nations (Eeyou Istchee, Nunavik) and Jamésie. Mandates in Indigenous communities follow each employer’s and each community’s own hiring rules.

Is the labour market tight in Nord-du-Québec?

According to official sources: In 2024 the participation rate was 59.7% and the employment rate 56.9%, below Québec averages (64.9% and 61.4%). In 2025 the annual unemployment rate of the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec economic region was 4.3%, 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). We do not claim a role is in shortage without an official source.

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, Nord-du-Québec (region 10) – 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 – Nord-du-Québec (updated 31 août 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Nord-du-Québec (updated 22 septembre 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