Professional Renewal in Québec
Rebuilding Your Career, One Step at a Time Supporting immigrants toward sustainable professional integration with La Maisonnée.
30 January 2026
Arriving in Québec : between hope, challenges, and new professional perspectives.
Moving to Québec often marks the beginning of a new chapter in life. For newly arrived immigrants, this fresh start comes with many challenges—particularly on a professional level. Unrecognized diplomas, foreign work experience that is difficult to showcase, and new cultural norms in the job market are just some of the obstacles that can limit access to employment that truly matches one’s skills. Yet, this transition period is also a powerful opportunity for reflection, repositioning, and sometimes even professional reinvention. Rebuilding confidence, understanding the codes of the Québec job market, and identifying one’s strengths become key steps toward moving forward with confidence.
It is in this context that La Maisonnée plays a vital role by supporting newcomers in their professional integration journey through free workshops, personalized support services, and group activities tailored to the realities of Québec.
The professional culture shock: understanding the Québec job market.
Changing countries also means changing professional cultures. In Québec, résumés, job interviews, networking, and even the use of LinkedIn follow specific codes—sometimes very different from those of one’s country of origin.
Beyond the individualized and personalized support offered to the people we serve, La Maisonnée also provides several employment-related activities to help immigrants better understand these codes and feel equipped to navigate the job market.
This February, we are offering several free activities open to everyone. Note : All workshops are offered in French only. However, individuals who speak other languages may still benefit from one-on-one support in their native language with our specialized employment counsellors and intervention workers. They may also enroll in French language (francization) courses in order to later participate in group workshops.
📄 How to build a winning résumé
🗓 Tuesday, February 10 | 🕑 2:00 p.m. | Online | FREE
Turn your résumé into a powerful tool to land your dream job.
👉 Register: https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/events/comment-batir-un-cv-gagnant/
#WinningResume #ProfessionalIntegration
🧰 Job search toolbox
🗓 Wednesday, February 11 | 🕑 2:00 p.m. | Online | FREE
Résumé, cover letter, portfolio: get the right tools to apply effectively.
👉 Register: https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/events/boite-a-outils/
#JobSearch #ProfessionalTools
Rebuilding confidence: preparing for interviews and networking.
Job interviews can be a major source of stress—especially when they take place in a new cultural context. At La Maisonnée, the goal is to rebuild confidence, practice, and demystify the expectations of Québec employers.
🎤 Job interview questions
🗓 Thursday, February 12 | 🕑 2:00 p.m. | Online | FREE
Boost your confidence by answering the most common interview questions 🎙️💬
👉 Register: https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/events/entrevue-embauche/
#Interview #Confidence
🔗 LinkedIn: optimizing your chances
🗓 Tuesday, February 17 | 🕑 2:00 p.m. | Online | FREE
Is your LinkedIn profile a recruiter magnet? 🤳💼
👉 Register: https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/events/linkedin-optimiser-ses-chances-dobtenir-un-emploi/
#LinkedIn #Networking
Exploring high-demand sectors in Québec.
Professional renewal also involves discovering employment sectors in Québec. Some fields offer many opportunities but require a solid understanding of local requirements.
🏛 Working in Québec’s public service
🗓 Wednesday, February 18 | 🕑 2:00 p.m. | Online | FREE
👉 https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/events/travailler-dans-la-fonction-publique/
🏥 Health professions in Québec
🗓 Thursday, February 19 | 🕑 2:00 p.m. | Online | FREE
👉 https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/events/systeme-sante-quebec/
⚙️ Regulated professions in engineering
🗓 Tuesday, February 24 | 🕑 2:00 p.m. | Online | FREE
👉 https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/events/les-metiers-reglementes-dans-le-domaine-de-lingenierie/
💻 IT careers in Québec
🗓 Wednesday, February 25 | 🕑 2:00 p.m. | Online | FREE
👉 https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/events/les-metiers-des-ti-au-quebec/
Changing careers: turning experience into strength.
For some individuals, professional integration involves a career change. Skills acquired abroad remain valuable—provided they are properly identified and highlighted.
🔄 Thinking about changing careers? Highlight your transferable skills
🗓 Thursday, February 26 | 🕑 2:00 p.m. | Online | FREE
An inspiring workshop to redefine your professional path 🔄🌱
👉 https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/events/voulez-vous-changer-de-carriere-valorisez-vos-competences-transferables/
Comprehensive support for sustainable professional integration.
For nearly 47 years, La Maisonnée has supported immigrants in their social and economic integration. Through employment services, group workshops, and a deeply human approach, the organization promotes sustainable professional integration that respects individual journeys and aspirations.
Professional renewal is not about giving up—it is about transformation: learning, adapting, repositioning oneself, and moving forward with confidence in a new host country.
Conclusion
In Québec, rebuilding one’s career is a journey taken step by step. Thanks to free workshops, practical resources, and the caring support of La Maisonnée, every immigrant can turn the challenges of professional integration into opportunities for growth. Because here, professional renewal is built together.
To discover all activities and register:
👉 https://lamaisonnee.org/fr/activites/
Note : This translation was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence.
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