In the US, it now takes longer to hire an HVAC technician or electrician than a software developer. Skilled trades roles average 56 days to fill, overtaking the 54-day average for office-based positions. Randstad USA’s analysis of 150M+ job postings found skilled trades demand growing 3x faster than professional roles, driven by the AI infrastructure … Read more
The Government of Quebec has released its 2026-2027 budget. For manufacturing leaders and talent working in the industry, what matters most is not the headlines, but what is revealed between the lines. Here is our field perspective. What actually changes, what is missing, and what it means for your operations. The good news first Some … Read more
After placing manufacturing professionals across Quebec for years, from CNC machinists in Montreal’s east end to plant managers in Drummondville, we’ve seen firsthand how a poorly defined hierarchy creates the exact bottlenecks that bring production managers to call us. Understanding who does what, and what each role actually requires, helps you hire more precisely and … Read more
For years, machining has been one of the most important, and most overlooked trades in the industrial world. From aerospace components to medical devices, the work done by machinists and CNC programmers is behind countless products we rely on every day. Many machine shops are saying the same thing: it’s becoming harder to find skilled … Read more
Every December, the same pattern repeats itself: Companies often pause hiring in December, assuming January will be a better time to restart, then they’re shocked when the new year arrives and talent is suddenly hard to find. By the time January hits, every employer is hiring at once, competition spikes, and the best candidates already … Read more