The Montreal International economic development agency is organizing a meeting for Brazilians interested in immigrating to Quebec and Montreal, Canada, and potential future employers. While in Montreal the demand is for professionals from the most diverse fields, in Quebec there are more than a hundred offers for information technology professionals.

Interested individuals must register by October 16 and, if they catch the eye of one of the employers, they will be selected for a virtual interview. Questions such as experience, level of English required and salary vary depending on the position offered. In all, there are about 350 job offers on the platforms talentmontreal.

The openings in Montreal concern several sectors

Although there are openings in a wide range of sectors, such as nursing, certain fields are more likely to be hired, such as engineering, education, preschool through high school, and, as mentioned earlier, information technology. In addition to knowledge specific to the areas of employment, a basic knowledge of English and French is also required.

Montreal is one of the cities with the most dynamic economy in all of Canada. Unlike their neighbor to the south, the United States, Canadians are very welcoming towards immigrants. Today, the region known as Greater Montreal offers good conditions for receiving a skilled workforce. Between March 2021 and March 2022, the number of open positions increased by 52%.

Montreal has more vacancies and higher salaries in 2022

At the same time, the average wages offered in the region have also increased, with an average increase of 8.1% between July 2021 and July 2022. This movement is explained by the economic growth of the province of Quebec, where Greater Montreal, which grew 5.6%, more than other booming centers like Toronto (4.2%) and Vancouver (4.6%).

“Over the years, Greater Montréal has established itself as a safe destination among the most attractive metropolises for foreign investors, in particular thanks to its pool of qualified talent,” said Montréal International President and CEO, Stéphane Paquet. . “Greater Montreal is a great place to live a rewarding life and career.