In Québec City, we speak French and we are proud of it!
If you don’t speak French yet, start taking courses now! A good knowledge of French is very important for your professional and social integration. Don’t worry: Quebecers are very open to diversity and we find accents from all over the world very charming. Once you’re here, total immersion in the language will do the rest!
We even offer you discounts on online French courses!
The Québec en tête website will guide you and refer you to the right resources throughout your immigration project. We also support you once you have arrived in the area. Take advantage of our free services and activities.
Québec International, l’agence de développement économique de la région de Québec, en partenariat avec le ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI), propose des activités spéciales à votre intention, étudiants et diplômés internationaux, afin de vous aider dans vos démarches d’installation permanente à Québec et dans vos recherches d’emploi. Des séances d’information sur la résidence permanente, aux activités de maillages avec des entreprises en passant par des rendez-vous pour découvrir la ville autrement… participez à nos nombreuses activités.
Diplomas and their names can vary from one country to another. There are several ways to have your studies and diplomas recognized in Quebec.
In the province of Quebec, as elsewhere in the country, the currency is the Canadian dollar ($ or CAD).
Wages can be presented in hourly or annual rates.
The minimum wage in Quebec is set by the government at $14.25 per hour.
It is also important to check the number of hours worked per week, as this may vary (35 hrs/week, 37.5 hrs/week, 40 hrs/week, etc.).
Payroll every two weeks.
Most of the time, Quebec employees receive their pay every two weeks, not monthly as in other countries.
Some workers are even paid on a weekly basis.
