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 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.
Highlights:
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.
Highlights:
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.
Highlights:
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.
Highlights:
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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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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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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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.
Highlights:
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 ETRC is a BAn-Q-accredited archive that aims to preserve the documentary heritage of the Eastern Townships' English-speaking communities.
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Internships in archives processing, digitization, and heritage outreach • Annual Colloquium on Québec Studies • Podcast on Eastern Townships' English-speaking communities
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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
Academic support: youth tutoring programs
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
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
Laval
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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.
Highlights:
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.
Highlights:
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
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.
Highlights:
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.
Highlights:
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
Mauricie
We don't currently have any Career resources in the region of Mauricie to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Outaouais
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The 100 Mile Arts Network is a network that connects artists, venues, communities, and event organizers throughout the Outaouais.
Highlights:
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.
Highlights:
Career counselling • Job search services
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.
Highlights:
Job bank • Community events • Virtual community bulletin board
Abitibi-Témiscamingue
We don't currently have any Career resources in the region of Abitibi-Témiscamingue to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
Laurentides
We don't currently have any Career resources in the region of the Laurentides to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
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)
Bas-Saint-Laurent
We don't currently have any Career resources in the region of Bas-Saint-Laurent to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
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.
Highlights:
Job postings • Community news • Youth programs • Cultural events • Leadership initiatives
Côte-Nord
We don't currently have any Career resources in the region of Côte-Nord to share. This is a living webpage, and we hope to add more soon. In the meantime, we invite you to check out the province-wide and Canada-wide sections!
