City · Gatineau

Recruitment and placement agency in Gatineau

On the Ontario border, Gatineau deals with a shared job market. We help Québec employers in the Outaouais recruit there.

The local market

Recruiting in Gatineau.

Gatineau is Québec's fourth-largest city, but half of its job market plays out on the other side of the river. Many Outaouais workers hold jobs in Ottawa, especially in the federal public service, with salaries and benefits that become the benchmark for every local employer.

For a Gatineau business, hiring therefore means competing with Ottawa. French is the language of work, but English skills often weigh in hiring, and bilingual profiles are sought after on both sides.

What employers are looking for

An existing talent pool, to be won over differently

Many people who work in Ottawa would gladly accept a job in Gatineau if the salary, benefits and stability are comparable. It's a lever worth pulling: we contact these candidates directly with clear conditions.

Common needs among Outaouais employers include construction, professional services, administration, skilled trades and warehousing.

Bilingualism is defined at the start

For each position, we define what “bilingual” means: understanding English, speaking it every day or writing documents. This prevents ruling out good candidates and presenting profiles whose English is too weak.

Competing with Ottawa without overbidding

It's rarely possible to match the salary of a federal job, and it isn't always necessary. What tips candidates over: a shorter commute, a less siloed job, responsibilities earlier in their career, a more flexible schedule. We help the employer put a value on these advantages and present them without exaggeration. The result is a clear offer the candidate can compare clearly with their current job across the river.

The positions Outaouais employers recruit for

In Gatineau, Aylmer, Hull and the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, the most frequent needs are in construction and renovation, skilled trades (electricians, plumbers, refrigeration mechanics), warehousing and transportation, customer service and bilingual office staff.

We also recruit managers: project managers, foremen, branch managers. For these positions, headhunting lets us approach employed candidates, including those who work in Ottawa.

Placement agency or recruitment service?

Apex does permanent placement: we find and assess candidates, you hire them directly, and you only pay when you hire. We don't do temporary staffing.

For a Gatineau SME without an HR department, we also offer HR consulting: job descriptions, pay scales, onboarding and retention.

Positions

Positions we recruit for in Gatineau.

  • Bilingual administrative assistant
  • Construction estimator
  • Project manager
  • Electrician
  • Plumber
  • Warehouse clerk
  • Customer advisor
  • Team manager
  • Refrigeration mechanic
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Class 1 driver

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do you recruit bilingual candidates?

Yes. We clarify with you the level of bilingualism that's really required and assess candidates accordingly.

Can you attract workers who have a job in Ottawa?

It's possible when the job's conditions are competitive. We present compensation and benefits openly so the comparison is clear.

Are you a placement agency in Gatineau?

We're a recruitment agency that does permanent placement in Gatineau and throughout the Outaouais. Candidates are hired directly by your company.

Can you help us with human resources in Gatineau?

Yes. In addition to recruitment, our HR consulting services help SMEs structure their job descriptions, compensation and onboarding of new employees.

Do you meet employers on site?

Our team is based in Montréal. We run searches remotely and travel to Gatineau when it's useful.

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