Jobs in Quebec
Québec
Canada's French-speaking province with a booming AI and aerospace industry. Montréal is a global hub for artificial intelligence research and game development.
assembler, canvas goods
senior accounting analyst
accountant-controller
accountant
carpenter-joiner
designer, furniture
carpenter-joiner
grocery store cashier
accountant-controller
medical orderly
farm worker, general
child care live-in caregiver
cook
early childhood educator (ECE)
remedial teacher, secondary school
dairy farm labourer
gas bar cashier, self-serve
medical orderly
construction labourer
welder
Working in Quebec — What Newcomers Should Know
Quebec operates its own immigration system, separate from federal Express Entry, giving it unique control over who settles in the province. The Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) is one of the fastest pathways to permanent residency for workers and students already in the province. Montreal is home to world-leading AI research labs (Mila, Element AI alumni), major gaming studios (Ubisoft, EA, Warner Bros.), and a thriving aerospace cluster anchored by Bombardier, CAE, and Pratt & Whitney. The province requires French proficiency for most positions — Bill 96 has strengthened workplace French requirements for companies with 25+ employees. For francophone immigrants from France, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Senegal, Quebec represents the most natural entry point into Canada. The cost of living in Montreal is significantly lower than Toronto or Vancouver, and the province offers generous subsidized daycare ($8.70/day) that makes it especially attractive for families. LMIA positions in Quebec commonly appear in food services, trucking, construction, healthcare, and IT. Quebec City, Sherbrooke, and Gatineau are growing secondary markets with lower competition for jobs.
Top Industries
- AI & Aerospace
- Gaming
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Financial Services
Key Information
Quebec has its own immigration system (CSQ/CAQ). French proficiency is required or strongly preferred for most positions.
Compensation and Cost Positioning
Quebec generally trades slightly lower nominal salaries for much lower housing costs than Toronto or Vancouver. For many candidates, Montreal and Quebec City produce a stronger quality-of-life outcome once rent, childcare, and transport are factored in.
French is not just a nice-to-have in Quebec. It is often a screening requirement. Regulated professions should also verify Quebec-specific licensing bodies early, because provincial rules and documentation requirements are different from the rest of Canada.
Best Newcomer Search Pattern
Quebec is strongest for francophone or bilingual newcomers targeting AI, gaming, aerospace, manufacturing, and public-sector-adjacent work. If you can work comfortably in French, your candidate pool becomes smaller and your route to stable employment gets easier.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Jobs in Quebec
How many jobs are active in Quebec right now?
JobFit is currently tracking 20 active jobs in Quebec, including 7 LMIA-friendly roles. The biggest hiring centres in current listings are Montréal, Lachute, Brossard.
Which industries are strongest for newcomers in Quebec?
AI & Aerospace, Gaming, Healthcare are among the strongest sectors for newcomers in Quebec. These sectors align with current listings, employer demand, and the province's immigration pathways.
What salary range should job seekers expect in Quebec?
A practical salary benchmark for this province is $50,000 – $80,000, though pay varies by city, employer, and occupation. Quebec has its own immigration system (CSQ/CAQ). French proficiency is required or strongly preferred for most positions.
Sources & review
This guide combines live JobFit listings in Quebec with official Canadian labour-market and immigration sources so job seekers can evaluate demand, salary context, and newcomer pathways in one place.
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Methodology
City and employer rankings on this page are generated from active JobFit listings for Quebec. Sector context and immigration guidance are cross-checked against official labour-market, immigration, and workforce publications.