Career Resources
All resources that relate to employment and entrepreneurship, such as employment centres, job-search assistance, and professional training workshops.
Resources by Administrative region:
Canada-Wide
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The Department of Canadian Heritage plays an important role in the cultural, civic, and economic lives of Canadians.
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Cultural education • Career training • Language immersion programs
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The Canada Summer Jobs program, funded by the federal government, subsidizes wages for employers hiring young Canadians (aged 15-30) over the summer.
Job bank for young Canadians: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/youth
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Futurpreneur is a non-profit that provides financing, mentoring, and support tools to aspiring business owners ages 18-39. Its internationally recognized mentoring program matches young entrepreneurs with business experts from a network of more than 2,400 volunteer mentors.
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Financing, mentoring, and support tools to aspiring business owners
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This list is compiled by the federal Government of Canada, it contains a large number of resources geared towards youth in Canada.
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Job opportunities • Job trainings • Community engagement opportunities • Cultural programs • Travel programs • Information on managing your money
Province-Wide
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This site provides a list of the services offered by the Québec provincial government to support youth in finding employment.
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Internships • Job shadowing • Job and internship board
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ELAN is a non-profit organization that connects, supports, and creates opportunities for English-speaking artists and cultural workers across the province of Québec.
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Networking and professional development for artists • Micro-grant projects • Funding for projects
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La Financière agricole du Québec offers a grant program to help young producers establish themselves on an existing farm or start a new business. It is available to applicants between the ages of 18 and 40.
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Support and subsidy in starting a new agricultural business or joining a new one
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RCJEQ offers free support services, related to employment and entrepreneurship, to young people aged 15 to 35. They have 111 locations across the province, in all 17 regions.
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Services vary by location, but often include: CV review • Interview practice • Networking support • Job search support
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RDN is a provincial nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing socio-economic development for English-speaking communities across the province of Québec.economy.
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Support to regional organizations serving the English-speaking communities • Workshops and trainings (both free and ticketed) • Support participating in the social economy (SEEnet)
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SEEnet is a province-wide initiative that is dedicated to increasing the participation of English-speaking communities in the social economy.
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Support, training, and microgrants aimed to increase English speaker participation in the social economy (non profits, cooperatives, etc)
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SADC and CAE provide tailored funding and support to businesses all over Québec.
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Offers a youth entrepreneurship funding program to youth aged 18-35
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The Young Volunteers Program is a provincial government program for unemployed youth aged that aims to help youth gain experience and skills by providing opportunities to carry out a project that is important to them.
Eligibility:
Aged 16 and 29 • Unemployed or working fewer than 20 hours a week • Not enrolled in full time studies
The Project:
After teaming up with a mentor, you will have the chance to receive funding for your project. If selected, you will devote a minimum of 20 hours weekly for 9-52 weeks bringing your project to life.
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YES Montréal: Employment + Entrepreneurship is a charitable organization that supports Québec’s English-speaking community by providing support services to help individuals find jobs and grow their business.
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Entrepreneurship Services & Resources (1-on-1 coaching, entrepreneurship workshops, legal clinic)
ELLEvate Women Entrepreneurs program (e-learning courses)
Weekly workshops and events
Resources by Administrative Region
Montréal
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DESTA is a non-profit organization that aims to support and promote excellence, empowerment, and reinforce authenticity amongst Black youth aged 18-35.
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Career counseling • Business mentorships and courses • Tutoring and educational support services • Free individual and group mental health counseling • Counselling and reintegration services for incarnated individuals
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Dress for Success Montreal is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting underemployed or unemployed women of all ages through professional development and professional attire through free styling and clothing.
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Free professional styling and clothing • Professional development workshops and education
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ENvironnement JEUnesse is a non-profit organization focused on environmental education and youth engagement through workshops, community projects, and sustainable development initiatives.
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Opportunities for youth to receive grants and support for environmental projects • Environmental coaching and certification programs • Educational programs for youth interested in getting involved with environmental initiatives
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L’ÉTAPE is a non-profit organization located in Montreal and Laval that offers free employment support services for workers with disabilities to help reach their full potential by focusing on their strengths, skills, and aspirations.
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LOJIQ is a non-profit organization offering international youth mobility, entrepreneurship, and career development opportunities for youth aged 18–35.
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Career development initiatives • Student mobility programs: financial support for studying abroad (especially France), research support, internship opportunities
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The INDex is a community database that provides essential information on Indigenous programs and programs that serve Indigenous peoples in Tiohtià:ke/Montréal.
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Food • Culture • Housing and shelter • Addiction and drug use • Youth and family • Health and wellness
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PME MTL is the city of Montréal’s official business support network that promotes the development and growth of local communities.
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Grants and loans for young entrepreneurs • Information and events around entrepreneurship
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Québec Tech is a non-profit economic development organization supporting the growth and export success of tech startups across Québec, based in Montréal.
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Bursary grants for startups • Business mentorships and networking
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If you’re a youth who wants to start an organization that challenges existing structures of power, SEIZE is for you. This organization offers education and resource lists for anti-capitalist start-ups.
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Solidarity economy curriculum • Resource library
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JCSSL-MR is an organization that brings together youth professionals and entrepreneurs, to inform and defend their interests whilst supporting business development in Saint Laurent and Mont Royal.
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Business Networking events • Conferences on special topics
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The Refugee Centre is a Canadian non-profit based in Montréal that provides a sustainable structure of integration for refugees and immigrants in Canada.
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Job search support • CV feedback • Legal clinic (work permits, student permits, refugee claims, permanent residency etc) • Assistance in making healthcare appointments and completing paperwork • Transitional Housing program • Language classes and talking circles
Estrie
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The GUIDE programoffers free, personalized employment support for the English-speaking community of the Eastern Townships.
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CV building • interview prep • job search guidance • employer connections • skillsbuilding workshops • community resources • accessibility support
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Phelps Helps is a non-profit organization in Stanstead, Québec, working to reduce high school dropout rates and help community members succeed.
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Compass program: free one-on-one support for youth (ages 12–35) transitioning to postsecondary education or seeking employment
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Centre-du-Québec
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MCDC serves and promotes the interests and well-being of the Chaudière-Appalaches English-speaking community and the sub-region of MRC de l'Érable by facilitating access to services in English.
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Job bank • Offers personal assistance for job seekers upon request • Offers assistance in accessing health and social services in English • Organises and shares community activities and events in English
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Chaudière-Appalaches
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MCDC serves and promotes the interests and well-being of the Chaudière-Appalaches English-speaking community and the sub-region of MRC de l'Érable by facilitating access to services in English.
Highlights:
Job bank • Offers personal assistance for job seekers upon request • Offers assistance in accessing health and social services in English • Organises and shares community activities and events in English
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
Highlights:
Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Laval
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L’ÉTAPE is a non-profit organization located in Montreal and Laval that offers free employment support services for workers with disabilities to help reach their full potential by focusing on their strengths, skills, and aspirations.
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The CISSS is a regional health and social services centre that provides care and referrals for health or psychosocial needs across the Laval region.
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Job board • Health services • Psychosocial services • Offers referrals to specialized services
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1755, boulevard René-Laennec
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Trouve ta ressource is a Laval-wide resource directory that helps residents find a wide range of services, including English-language options.
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Employment services • Volunteer services • Health services • Legal services • Community services • Support services
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Dimension Travail offers free employment services to women in Laval. Services are offered in French and English.
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Job search support (individual and group settings) • Interview practice • CV review • Professional exploration support • Resources for job boards and training centres
Lanaudière
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ECOL is a non-profit organisation supporting the English-speaking community of Lanaudière. It ensures access to services in English and runs its own programs and initiatives.
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Employability and entrepreneurship support • Cultural and heritage activities (book clubs, art workshops, etc) • Facebook youth group
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Montérégie
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ARC is a non-profit community organization dedicated to supporting and empowering people of all ages in accessing health and social services, resources, information, programs, and activities in English on Montréal's South Shore.
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Employment programs (counselling, advisors, etc.) • Community workshops (cooking, sports, arts, etc.) • Referral and information for mental health services • Support groups • Reoccurring "mental health cafe" meet ups
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MEPAC is a non-profit that serves the interests of the English-Speaking community of Montègèrie East.
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Employment support services • Education services • Youth mental health programs • Assistance accessing health and social services in English
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MWCN is a community organization dedicated to supporting the Montégérie West English-speaking community through various services, programs and initiatives. They host activities in Châteauguay, Pincourt, Huntingdon, Hemmingford, and Beauharnois.
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Employment services • French conversation groups • Community workshops and events • Mindfulness program • Wellness and support groups
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
Highlights:
Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Mauricie
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Outaouais
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The 100 Mile Arts Network is a network that connects artists, venues, communities, and event organizers throughout the Outaouais.
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English-speaking artist advocacy and professional development support • Networking opportunities
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CJEO is a community organization dedicated to serving youth between the ages of 16 to 35 in pursuing employment, education and entrepreneurship.
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Career counselling • Job search services
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Capitale-Nationale
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VEQ is a non-profit organization that currently has played a vital part in the preservation and development of community life for the English-speaking community for over three decades.
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Job bank • Community events • Virtual community bulletin board
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Laurentides
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
Highlights:
Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
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CASA is a non-profit community organization that serves the English-speaking population of the Gaspé Coast by advocating for their interests and developing programs that address the community’s needs.
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Youth employment services (RIESS program) • Assistance in accessing health and social services • Youth literacy program and parenting support (Bright Beginnings - Early Childhood)
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Bas-Saint-Laurent
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Nord-du-Québec
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The Nation Magazine is the only independent indigenous magazine publishing in English serving the Cree of James Bay in Northern Québec and Ontario.
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Job postings • Community news • Youth programs • Cultural events • Leadership initiatives
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
Highlights:
Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Côte-Nord
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
Highlights:
Job bank • Exploratory vacations
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
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Places aux Jeunes en région provides career resources in a variety of sectors for youth between 18 and 35. Their website includes a job bank with over 1500 available opportunities.
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Job bank • Exploratory vacations