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Permanent recruiting agency – Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

1. Territory

The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean administrative region (region 02) had 286,768 residents on July 1, 2024[2] across 95,701 km²[1]. Its main municipalities are Saguenay, Alma, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Saint-Félicien, Roberval[1]. We recruit permanent employees for employers in the region: you hire directly, on your own payroll.

2. Economy and sectors

  • Of all Québec regions, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean has the largest number of forestry workers, and aluminum is a pillar of its economy.[4]
  • Manufacturing provides 14,600 jobs, including 5,300 in primary metal processing; construction provides 9,100.[4]
  • The region has diversified, with a growing number of businesses in emerging sectors such as new technologies.[4]

Socioeconomic indicators

  • The city of Saguenay (151,972 residents in 2025) alone accounts for more than 50% of the region’s population; Alma has 30,659.[5]
  • In 2023 manufacturing represented 20.3% of regional GDP ($15.5 billion); manufacturing is concentrated in metal products (aluminum), wood products and machinery.[5]
  • In 2025 construction accounted for 8.9% of jobs (7.0% in Québec) and manufacturing 11.2% (10.8%).[5]
  • From 2021 to 2025 private investment is estimated to have grown 15.6% per year on average, versus 6.9% in Québec.[5]
  • In 2025 employment grew by 6,000 to 137,100 jobs.[5]
  • In 2024 per-capita disposable income was $36,558 ($38,426 in Québec) and the economic development index was 92.2 points (Québec = 100).[5]
  • From 2019 to 2024 migration exchanges with other regions resulted in an average net gain of 894 residents per year.[5]

3. Labour market (official data)

  • The unemployment rate of people aged 15 to 64 was 3.1% in 2024, below the Québec average.[2]
  • In 2023 there were on average 4,759 vacant positions in the region (−17.2%).[4]
  • From 2022 to 2026, about 29,000 jobs will be filled: about 5,100 from growth and 23,900 from retirements.[4]
  • Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400) and labourers in wood processing (NOC 95103) are among the occupations with good job prospects.[4]
  • In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.5%, 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)23.0028.0933.1928.00
Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400)26.2537.3951.3833.33
Transport truck drivers (NOC 73300, long-haul title)18.0027.0035.0025.20

Welders and welding machine operators (NOC 72106): median wage of $28.09/h in the region, above the Québec median ($28.00/h). Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (NOC 72400): median wage of $37.39/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

  • Industrial mechanic (millwright) (NOC 72400) — listed among occupations with good prospects in the region[4]
  • Labourers in wood processing (NOC 95103) — 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: Québec City. Neighbouring regions: Capitale-Nationale, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Mauricie.

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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean?

Yes, for jobs located in the region, including Saguenay, Alma, Dolbeau-Mistassini, Saint-Félicien, Roberval. The work location is written into the agreement and the job order. We work entirely online.

Is the labour market tight in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean?

According to official sources: The unemployment rate of people aged 15 to 64 was 3.1% in 2024, below the Québec average. In 2025 the annual unemployment rate in the region was 4.5%, 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).

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, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (region 02) – 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 – Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (updated 26 août 2025) — accessed October 29, 2026.
  5. Ministère du Développement économique, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie, Socioeconomic portrait – Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (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