JAC Recruitment (JAC hereon), a leading recruitment consultancy operating across 11 countries, has announced the official opening of its Hokkaido branch in Sapporo on May 26, 2025. The company continues to strengthen its global network while responding to evolving regional hiring needs.
This expansion responds to the increasing demand for experienced professionals and leadership talent in Hokkaido’s rapidly evolving sectors, including manufacturing, IT and digital, construction, and energy. With this new office, JAC aims to strengthen its regional recruitment capabilities and provide more tailored support to both local companies and job seekers. Until now, JAC’s Hokkaido-related hiring support mainly focused on regional offices of companies headquartered outside the prefecture. The establishment of a local branch allows the company to proactively engage with Hokkaido-based businesses and help meet their recruitment needs directly.
Hokkaido is seeing accelerated investment in semiconductor and electronic device industries, with several companies planning to establish new sites. This is creating strong demand for engineers and professionals capable of supporting business expansion. Meanwhile, the IT sector continues to grow steadily. Hokkaido’s IT industry revenue is projected to reach \574.7 billion in FY2024 - a 3.3% increase from the previous year. In Sapporo and surrounding areas, major IT subsidiaries and local development firms are expanding, particularly in contracted projects for manufacturing systems, public infrastructure, and consumer-facing web applications. These trends are further increasing demand for digital talent.
With the development of data centers and semiconductor facilities, electricity demand in Hokkaido is also rising. This has led to increased interest in both traditional power sources and in next-generation energy including offshore wind, hydrogen, and ammonia. As a result, hiring needs are expanding across both conventional and future-focused energy sectors.
The construction industry in Hokkaido is experiencing a surge, driven by commercial redevelopment projects and rising demand for hotel infrastructure. Tourist destinations like Niseko, Sapporo, and Furano are attracting strong inbound traffic, encouraging the entry of international hotel chains. This growth is expected to increase hiring for specialists in general management, facilities, HR, administration, and finance across the hospitality and leisure industries.
The new Hokkaido branch will focus on recruitment across a wide range of industries unique to the region, including semiconductors, automotive manufacturing, digital technology, green transformation (GX), agriculture, tourism, and space-related sectors. In addition to supporting established firms, JAC will strengthen services for new market entrants and startups. The company’s consultants specialise in supporting mid-to-senior level professionals, industry specialists, and engineers. Through JAC’s consulting model, where one consultant supports both the employer and the candidate, the company ensures higher precision and satisfaction in finding the best talent.
With the addition of the Sapporo branch, JAC now operates 13 offices across Japan. The company also aims to tap into the needs of professionals considering U-turns (returning to their hometown) and I-turns (relocating to regional areas), connecting them with local employers. Through these initiatives, JAC will continue contributing to business growth, regional revitalisation, and the global expansion of local enterprises.
