Do you speak French? Check out job opportunities in Quebec, Canada

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Several companies and educational institutions in Quebec seek Brazilian candidates with knowledge of the French language

Sao Paulo-SP) – The official language of 29 countries, French is one of the most spoken languages ​​in the world, currently ranking fifth according to data from the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF).

Canada has French and English as its official languages, with the province of Quebec being the French birthplace in North America. Founded in the 17th century, Quebec has a predominance of French not only in the language, but also in architecture, culture and gastronomy.

If you are one of the people who are proficient in French and are thinking about pursuing a professional or academic career outside Brazil, it’s time to expand your borders.

Work or study in Canada

The Quebec government, through the economic development agency Québec International, is open for applications for Jounées Québec BRÉSIL, an initiative that seeks to recruit Brazilian men and women to work in Canada. This year, 18 Quebec companies will offer more than 200 vacancies in the food, engineering, industrial, manufacturing, health, social services and information technology sectors.

The level of French requested depends on each vacancy. There are some companies that require an intermediate or advanced level, while others are open to hiring candidates with a beginner level. To know the requirements, you must carefully read all the details in the job descriptions.

The 2024 edition will also enable Brazilian students interested in pursuing technical and higher-level training in Quebec to find educational institutions in the region, clarify their doubts and learn the process for requesting a study permit.

“We encourage everyone interested in immigrating to Quebec to study the French language now. I settled in the region and see what a welcoming society it is. Furthermore, the job market is very dynamic, the quality of life is excellent and the cultural life is vibrant”,

says Elisa Suhett Rinco, director of International Mobility at Québec International and of Brazilian origin.

How to participate

To register, you must create a free account on the Quebec na head website, fill out your profile and apply for the vacancies or study programs you are interested in using the link, between March 5th and April 8th. The profile must be completed in French, as this is the official language of Quebec. Selected candidates will receive notices by email the week of April 16th. The final stage will include a face-to-face interview with recruiters, in São Paulo, between May 4th and 5th.

It is important that interested parties pay attention to the requirements, including the need for a technical or university degree in the area of ​​the desired vacancy, professional experience in the sector and a level of French proportional to the opportunity in question. Since 2011, more than 600 Brazilians have been hired by Quebec companies.

About Québec International

Québec International contributes to the economic development of the Quebec metropolitan region and its international projection. As a regional economic development agency, Québec International promotes business growth, supports strategic sectors and attracts talent and investment to the region. For more information access quebecinternationalçá

About Quebec in the head

Registered trademark of Québec International, Quebec at the head is an information portal aimed at people with plans to establish themselves in Quebec City and the region, as well as foreigners who have settled here. It aims to guide them and provide information during their installation and socio-professional integration stages.

*With information from consultancy

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