Find the people. Find the work. Build a life up north.
Connecting employers and job seekers across Northern Minnesota—from Brainerd, Grand Rapids and Bemidji to Duluth, the Iron Range and the Canadian border.
Local recruiting support for a wide, hard-to-hire market
Northern Minnesota employers compete for dependable people across large distances, specialized skill pools and seasonal labor swings. Job seekers need a simpler way to discover opportunities without checking dozens of separate sites.
Regional reach
Hiring support and job opportunities across Grand Rapids, Brainerd, Bemidji, Duluth, Hibbing, International Falls, Walker, Park Rapids, Ely, Virginia, Cloquet and surrounding communities.
Multiple job categories
Light industrial, skilled trades, office services, healthcare and human services, equipment operation, manufacturing, warehousing and other local opportunities.
Human connection
Express Employment Professionals works with local businesses and candidates, helping employers screen talent and helping job seekers find work that fits their abilities and goals.
Hiring in Northern Minnesota has unique pain points.
Recruiting can be difficult when the right candidates live 30, 60 or 100 miles away, when experienced tradespeople are already working, or when production and tourism cycles create sudden demand.
- Small candidate pools: specialized roles may have only a limited number of qualified workers nearby.
- Geographic distance: commuting time can shrink the realistic labor market.
- Skill shortages: maintenance, mechanics, welding, machining, healthcare and supervisory roles can be especially competitive.
- Seasonality: resorts, construction, manufacturing, forestry and outdoor operations may need rapid workforce changes.
- Retention pressure: replacing a strong employee can consume management time and interrupt production.
Express Employment Professionals of Brainerd/Grand Rapids
Express says its local team connects employers with screened and qualified workers in Office Services, Light Industrial and Skilled Trades, and uses a multi-step ISO 9001:2015-certified candidate recruitment process.
Call or text: 218-WORK-NOW (218-967-5669)
Email: grandrapidsmn@expresspros.com
Office: 102 3rd St NE, Suite 100, Grand Rapids, MN 55744
In Northern Minnesota, quality of life is part of the recruiting story: lakes, forests, trails, community and room to build a career.
Put Northern Minnesota jobs in your pocket
The free ExpressJobs app lets candidates search available jobs, build a profile, apply, communicate with their local Express office, manage assignments and timesheets, and get current work details on a mobile device.
Search & apply
Browse openings and apply to jobs that fit your skills and schedule.
Stay connected
Communicate with your Express Employment Specialist and see assignment details.
Manage work
View schedules and assignments and use app tools for timesheets.
Five practical guides for employers and job seekers
Built around the realities of recruiting, working and living in communities from Brainerd to the Canadian border.
Northern Minnesota Employment Outlook
How geography, demographics and industry mix shape the regional labor market.
Read article →Why Employers Struggle to Hire
The major pain points—and practical ways to expand the candidate pool.
Read article →Job Search Guide
How candidates can find stronger opportunities across a spread-out region.
Read article →Skilled Trades & Industrial Hiring
Recruiting mechanics, operators, manufacturing workers and technical talent.
Read article →Seasonal Hiring & Retention
Planning for tourism, construction, production cycles and winter realities.
Read article →