Current labour market

Generally speaking, the Québec labor market is currently favourable. The unemployment rate remains low. Unemployment rates

Sectors that are hiring right now are finance, scientific research, business services, teaching, health care and social assistance, while agriculture, construction and textiles are hiring slightly less than in previous years.

Can immigrants find a job in Québec?

A person who immigrates to Québec is mainly concerned by certain questions. Am I going to find a job quickly? Will I find a job that corresponds to my education?

Even if a person was selected by Québec because of his social and occupational profile, this does not necessarily mean that he will be able to the find work in his trade or profession immediately upon arrival. In many cases, it will be necessary to consider working at another trade or profession, at least for the first while.

Searching for a job can prove to be quite demanding. Individuals who are informed and invest in an active search have the best chances of finding a first job in their field. According to a study by two researchers at the Université de Montréal, more than two-thirds of immigrants selected as workers held a job corresponding to their qualifications five years after being admitted to Québec.

	USEFUL INFORMATION
	The Learning about Québec guide is a very useful integration tool for immigrants before their arrival in Québec and during their first months here. It includes an entire section devoted to work and searching for a job. A number of organizations also support newcomers in their attempts to find a job.

To learn more How to overcome the main obstacles encountered by immigrants in finding a job Emploi

Useful links

• Emploi-Québec
  Information regularly updated on unemployment rates and average salaries for Québec and its regions as well as changes in employability rates for each economic sector.
• Institut de la statistique du Québec - Labour market indicators