Working in Quebec: Best jobs, industries, and cities in 2023

Immigration to Quebec is going to be on another level - as the "La Belle Province” plans on inviting roughly 71,275 new permanent residents– to fill in the gaps in the Quebec jobs in demand list. 

The numbers have soared up more than 41.7% from just 50,285 candidates being invited in 2022 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quebec’s Immigration Minister Jean Boulet downplayed this year’s boost in immigration to the province in an interview with the French-language Radio Canada television network. 

Looking to work in one of the Quebec jobs in demand? Here’s everything you need to know:

Working in Quebec

Best in demand jobs in Quebec

Service Sector Jobs

• Financial Managers (NOC 10010) – Average median income of CAD$ 46 per hour. 

• Human Resource Managers and other Professionals (NOC 10011 and 11200) – Average median income of CAD$ 43 per hour. 

• Financial and Real Estate Managers (NOC 10020 and 10021) – Average median income of CAD$ 40 per hour. 

• Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations Managers (NOC 10022) – Average median income of CAD$ 41 per hour. 

• Financial Auditors, Accountants, Analysts, Planners, and Advisors (NOC 11100, 11101, 11102, and 11109) – Average median income of CAD$ 39 per hour. 

• Professional Occupations in Business Management Consulting (NOC 11201) – Average median income of CAD$ 36 per hour. 

• Executive Assistants (NOC 12100) – Average median income of CAD$ 32 per hour. 

• Accounting Technicians & Bookkeepers, Insurers, and Underwriters (NOC 12200, 12201, and 12202) – Average median income of CAD$ 33 per hour. 

• Architects and Land Use Planners (NOC 21200, 21202, and 21203) – Average median income of CAD$ 35 per hour. 

• University Professors and Post-graduate Teachers (NOC 41200 and 41201) – Average median income of CAD$ 55 per hour. 

• College and School Teachers (NOC 41210, 41220, and 41221) – Average median income of CAD$ 38 per hour. 

Technology Jobs 

• IT Systems Managers (NOC 20012) – Average median income of CAD$ 56 per hour. 

• Engineers (including Computer Engineers) (NOC 21300, 21301, 21310, 21311, 21320, 21321, 21322, 21330, 21331, 21332, and 21390) – Average median income of CAD$ 46 per hour. 

• Computer Analysts & Consultants, Database Analysts, Software Engineers & Designers, Computer Programmers & Interactive Media Developers, and Web Designers & Developers (NOC 21211, 21220, 21221, 21222, 21223, 21233, 21231, 21230, 21232, and 21234) – Average median income of CAD$ 44 per hour. 

Healthcare Jobs

• Healthcare Managers (NOC 30010) – Average median income of CAD$ 43 per hour. 

• Medical Administrative Assistants (NOC 13112) – Average median income of CAD$ 29 per hour. 

• Chemists or Pharmacists (NOC 31120) – Average median income of CAD$ 55 per hour. 

• Specialist Doctors, General Practitioners, Family Physicians, Dentists, and Vets (NOC 31100, 31101, 31102, 31103, and 31111) – Average median income of CAD$ 41 per hour. 

• Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists (NOC 31202, 32109, and 31203) – Average median income of CAD$ 37 per hour. 

• Medical Lab Technologists, Technicians, and Assistants (NOC 32120, 31303, and 33101) – Average median income of CAD$ 28 per hour. 

• Registered Nurses and Nursing Supervisors (NOC 31300 and 31301) – Average median income of CAD$ 42 per hour. 

Manufacturing Jobs

• Manufacturing Managers (NOC 90010) – Average median income of CAD$ 42 per hour. 

• Machinists & Machining and Tooling Inspectors (NOC 72100) – Average median income of CAD$ 22 per hour. 

• Metal Workers, Iron Workers, Welders, Machine Operators, and Carpenters (NOC 72102, 72105, 72106, and 72310) – Average median income of CAD$ 39 per hour. 

• Mechanical Foreman, Supervisors, Equipment Operators, and Mechanics (NOC 72020, 72021, 72022, and 72401) – Average median income of CAD$ 36 per hour. 

• Supervisors in Petroleum, Gas, Chemical, Plastic, Food & Beverage, and Forest Product Processing (NOC 92011, 92012, 92013, and 92014) – Average median income of CAD$ 26 per hour. 

Best industries in Quebec

Currently, there are five industries in Quebec that have been actively contributing employment opportunities in the Quebec jobs in demand list. 

• Manufacturing industry

• Mining industry

• Agriculture and Agri-food industry

• Hydroelectricity industry

• Services industry

Best cities to work in Quebec

With better job opportunities, a higher pay scale, and stronger networking – Quebec is one of the best provinces in Canada to work and settle in. The minimal eligibility for Canada PR, low points requirements, and quick processing times – are some of the other key factors behind the increasing number of immigrants wanting to work and settle in the province of Quebec. 

Some of the best cities in Quebec to work in include Montreal, Quebec City, Gatineau, and Sherbrooke.