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Imagine going to work without any traffic jams. Or being able to enjoy walks in nature just a few minutes from home, every day. In Saguenay, this reality could be yours. Living in Saguenay means having the opportunity to realize your full potential in an environment where everyday simplicity exists in perfect harmony with safety and well-being. Doesn’t that sound like the dream? Read our blog post to discover all the good reasons to choose Saguenay as your new home!
MAIN ACTIVITY SECTORS IN SAGUENAY
Saguenay is an industrial city and is a hub for development in northern Quebec. As a result, a number of activity sectors offer exciting employment opportunities including aluminum, forestry, hydroelectricity, agriculture, tourism, digital technology and even medical research.
But other sectors are also recruiting!
With more than 3,000 shops, businesses and services, Saguenay offers a host of career opportunities in all activity sectors (education, health and social services, engineering, childcare, information technology, mechanics, manufacturing, finance and administration, sales, construction, etc.). It’s the largest commercial centre in northern Quebec.
Saguenay: the aluminum capital of the world
As the designated aluminum world capital, the region has over 10,000 direct or indirect jobs generated by the industry. Four aluminum production centres, three research centres and three university chairs dedicated to this sector as well as a network of equipment suppliers and subcontractors revolve around this field in the “Aluminum Valley.”
If you’re interested in this forward-looking sector, there’s definitely a job here for you!
FINDING THE PERFECT JOB IN SAGUENAY
There are many resources to help you find the right job. To get started, you can take a look at the offers posted on the following online platforms:
- Emplois en régions
- Emploi Saguenay-Lac-Saing-Jean 02
- Québec Emploi
- Indeed
- Travailler à la Ville de Saguenay
SAGUENAY COMPANIES COME TO YOU
Each year, the Gouvernement du Québec and its partners organize activities for international recruitment. These events allow businesses to meet foreign workers directly to fulfil their workforce requirements.
To find out more, check out the JOURNÉES QUÉBEC program.
THINKING OF STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS IN SAGUENAY?
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and tons of ideas? Saguenay is fertile ground for individuals who wish to start a new business or take over an existing one.
CLICK HERE or our top tips on how to achieve this
COMPLETE YOUR STUDIES IN SAGUENAY
With two colleges (CÉGEP), a university (UQAC) and four vocational training centres in the territory, Saguenay is a prime destination for studying in Quebec. Year after year, these institutions adapt to market needs by developing customized training programs to meet the demands of companies.
This means that once you’ve graduated, your jobs prospects will be very high!
Discover all the reasons to come study in Saguenay BY CLICKING HERE
A worthy challenge that aligns with your professional ambitions!
In Saguenay, career prospects are plentiful and you’ll certainly find a challenge worthy of your professional ambitions. It’s also the perfect place for full French immersion!
À cause are you still hesitating? Fais pas simple, don’t be silly choose Saguenay!
