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Permanent recruiting agency – Outaouais

1. Territory

The Outaouais administrative region (region 07) had 427,243 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 34,077 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Gatineau, Val-des-Monts, Cantley, Chelsea, La Pêche[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

We only recruit for jobs located in Québec. For an Outaouais employer, the work location in the agreement must be in Québec; we do not take mandates for jobs located in Ontario.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Public administration provides 25.5% of jobs (53,700), ranking Outaouais first in Québec for that share.[4]
  • Of 210,700 jobs in 2023, 182,100 (86.4%) were in services; construction accounted for 19,300 (9.2%) and manufacturing 6,200 (2.9%).[4]
  • Proximity to the Ottawa urban area drives significant cross-border commuting.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • Gatineau (306,105 residents in 2025) is home to more than 70% of the region’s population.[5]
  • In 2025 public services accounted for 48.7% of jobs; manufacturing only 3.6% (10.8% in Québec) and construction 8.8% (7.0%).[5]
  • From 2025 to 2030 the population is projected to grow 2.5% (−0.5% in Québec).[5]
  • In 2025 employment fell by 4,400 (212,500 jobs) and the unemployment rate rose by one point.[5]
  • In Q1 2026 the vacancy rate (2.1%) was the lowest in the province.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $36,408 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 99.4 points (Québec = 100).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net loss of 14 residents per year.[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • In 2023 the average hourly wage was $35.35, $2.96 above the Québec average.[4]
  • In 2023 there were on average 5,861 vacant positions (−17.8%).[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 42,200 jobs will be filled: about 14,200 from growth and 28,000 from retirements.[4]
  • Cooks (NOC 63200) and transport truck drivers (NOC 73300) are among the occupations with good job prospects.[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)

OccupationLow ($/h)Median ($/h)High ($/h)Québec median ($/h)
Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106)22.0028.0046.1228.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)21.0030.0049.0033.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)18.2927.6337.6025.20

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 $30.00/h in the region, below the Québec median ($33.33/h). Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title): median wage of $27.63/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: Saint-Jérôme. Neighbouring regions: Laurentides, Abitibi-Témiscamingue.

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 Outaouais?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Gatineau, Val-des-Monts, Cantley, Chelsea, La Pêche. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Are there regional specifics?

We only recruit for jobs located in Québec. For an Outaouais employer, the work location in the agreement must be in Québec; we do not take mandates for jobs located in Ontario.

Is the labour market tight in Outaouais?

According to official sources: In 2023 the average hourly wage was $35.35, $2.96 above the Québec average. 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: Cook and food service staff; Class 1 truck driver.

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, Outaouais (region 07) – 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 – Outaouais (updated 9 septembre 2026) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Outaouais (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