.svg){kind=small}
This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Saguenay, your dream destination
Thanks to its perfect balance between urban life and nature, Saguenay is the ideal location to reconcile your work and personal life in a way that suits your needs and passions. Here the possibilities are endless, in all aspects of life!
So, you’re convinced, and you’ve decided to move to Saguenay?
Moving to another country, especially Canada, can bring about a fair few changes. Here is some useful advice to help you along!
Finding accommodation in Saguenay
1 1/2, 2 1/2, 3 1/2… what does it all mean?
Did you know that, in Québec, we define the size of an apartment by the number of rooms it has? For example, a 3 1/2 will have 3 rooms (a bedroom, a living room and a kitchen). And the fraction? That refers to the bathroom, which is counted as a half room.Settling
July 1 is a key date for your move
In Québec, July 1 is moving day! On this day, at least 200,000 renters move each year. If you want to hire movers to help you out, call them in advance! If friends or neighbours are helping you move, get some pizza to thank them. It’s tradition!
Useful resources for finding accommodation
Voici quelques ressources utiles dans ta recherche :
- Check out the Settling page, which is full of useful information
- For finding the ideal apartment: Location Saguenay, LesPacs (short ads),Kijiji (short ads)
- For finding the property of your dreams: Centris,Duproprio
- Aides financières au logement (Government of Québec)
The website Immigrant Québec is also an excellent source of information for new arrivals. Immigration Québec
Finding a job in Saguenay
In Saguenay, the career prospects are plentiful and you’ll certainly find a challenge worthy of your ambitions. It’s also the perfect place for full French immersion!
Strategic business sectors offer exciting employment prospects. Aluminum, the logging industry, hydroelectricity, agriculture, tourism, digital technology and medical research are just a few examples of the variety of fields offering career opportunities.
Getting help with your CV
In Québec, your CV won’t necessarily look the same as it does elsewhere. For example, did you know that it’s not common practice to put your date of birth or your marital status on your CV? Writing a CV that conforms to Québécois norms is key to helping you find a job.
Luckily, there are free assistance services to help guide you:
- Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Saguenay :personalized assistance services aimed at 15–35 year olds.
- Groupe Inculsia:assistance service specializing in immigrants.
Conditions for working in Québec
To be able to work in Québec, you must meet certain criteria. In particular, you must have a work permit and, in certain cases, recognition of your credentials.
The Journées Québec—Our businesses come to you!
Each year, the Government of Québec and its partners organize activities for international recruitment. These events allow businesses to meet foreign workers directly to fulfil their workforce requirements. Businesses in Saguenay take part in many of these initiatives. Take full advantage by going to meet them in person in your country.
To find out more, check out the Journées Québec program.
Services and infrastructure
The city of Saguenay offers many services and infrastructure that contribute to the quality of everyday life.
Practical information
Moving to another country expands your understanding of the world by allowing you to discover new cultures and ways of doing things. Here’s some practical information to set you off on the right track.
Les dépanneurs, les chips à la pharmacie, des mesures en pouces et des distances en kilomètres… quessé ça_v2
Integrate myself into my receiving community
