Job Opportunities in Canada: Everything you need to know about the Journées Québec Brésil 2023 edition

📌 Historical record — 2023 news. Journées Québec are a recurring recruitment event, and this is the coverage of the 2023 edition. The format and participation logic remain similar, but the dates, priority sectors, and participating employers change with each edition. Check the current calendar on the Quebec government's website. For the current situation, read: Most in-demand jobs in Quebec for newcomers

Reasons to work in Quebec?

There are many, except for the cold, of course. As an immigrant in Quebec since 2018, I can say that the love-hate relationship with this land is something you don’t easily shake off. After all, having professional experience in a Canadian region so full of particularities will certainly make the challenge even greater to face. So, let me warn you right away, this is a land where only the strong survive!

And if you were thinking I was about to start this paragraph talking about the most common Canadian immigration topic, affectionately called “quality of life,” forget it.

We need to talk about things that really matter to you, like: Personal and professional growth, money, education, and a complete life experience package.

Whether you’ll take all this and put it into a life project perspective, that’s up to you, because many people arrive here, improve their resume after a few years living below zero, travel a lot, learn one or more languages (English and/or French), and move on, maybe to another province in Canada, another country, or even back to Brazil.

Talking about quality of life now, not just in Canada, but in a good part of the world, would be empty talk at this moment the world is going through, because, truth be told, living in almost all the major cities on the globe is expensive after the pandemic and wars. It’s necessary to understand that at this very moment you are reading this text, thousands of other people like you are looking for the exact same thing: that so-called quality of life.

Well, since that is not the focus of this post, I won’t drag on. Those who want to know a bit more about Quebec can find more information in the list of related posts below.

• 5 major cultural differences between Quebec and other Canadian provinces
• 8 golden tips for moving to Quebec
• Discover 17 very strange laws in Quebec for newcomers
• How much does it cost to live in Canada in 2024?

What are the Journées Québec Brésil?

The “Journées Québec Brasil” is a special event promoted by the government of the province of Quebec, Canada, aimed at attracting Brazilian candidates interested in immigrating to Quebec. The event is a unique opportunity for Brazilians who want to start an immigration process to Canada, specifically to Quebec, which has its own immigration policies and programs.

The Journées Québec Brasil offers candidates the chance to meet with representatives from the Quebec government, local employers, and other professionals who can help them understand and navigate the immigration process. During the event, candidates can participate in interviews, present their profiles, and learn more about job opportunities and the lifestyle in Quebec.

The event is a crucial step in the immigration process to Quebec, as it allows candidates to demonstrate their interest and skills directly to provincial authorities. Those who are successful at the event may receive invitations to continue the immigration process, which may include applying for a permanent residency visa, credential assessment, and other procedures.

In short, the Journées Québec Brasil is a recruitment and selection event organized by the Quebec government to attract qualified Brazilian candidates who wish to immigrate to the province, offering a direct opportunity for interaction and assessment with local authorities and employers. It’s a valuable chance for Brazilians interested in building a new life in Canada.

Who Can Participate in the Journées Québec Brasil?

If you are a Brazilian professional working in the fields of healthcare, technology, engineering, manufacturing, or machining, don’t miss this unique opportunity to live and work in Quebec.

Registration is open until October 29th.

How can I register and participate in the Journées Québec Brasil?

Several in-person events are planned in some of the main Brazilian cities, as well as online events open to all of Brazil. Below, I will list all the important links:

In-person Events

10/16 - 7 PM - Curitiba - Live and work in Quebec

10/16 - 7 PM - Rio de Janeiro - Live and work in Quebec

10/17 - 7 PM - Niterói - Live and work in Quebec

10/19 - 2 PM - Salvador - Nursing beyond borders

10/19 - 7 PM - Salvador - Live and work in Quebec

Online Events

10/25 - 7 PM - Online - Working in nursing in Quebec

10/26 - 7 PM - Online - Get all your questions answered about Journées Québec Brasil

This schedule ended in 2023, and the old registration forms have been taken offline. To check for new recruitment missions, use the official Journées Québec portal.

Preparing for the Journées Québec Brasil

In addition to your technical qualifications and proven professional experience, French language requirements at levels that vary by position will be necessary.

You need to submit your resume in the Canadian format at the time of registration.

You can download several free Canadian resume templates.

Even if you’re not yet ready to proceed with the selection process, you can take this opportunity to see how you handle the emotional preparation and networking for future events, since the Quebec government regularly holds these recruitment missions every year. This is actually the second time in 2023 they’ve promoted an event aimed at Brazilian workers.

Final Thoughts

The Journées Québec Brasil represents a unique opportunity for Brazilians who want to build a new life in Canada.

Just keep in mind that immigration is a complex process requiring many steps before achieving success, but nothing that a bit of determination, preparation, and adequate information can’t solve.

Well, that’s what I had to say today. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive weekly updates on how to prepare for this near-madness we affectionately call immigration.

See you in the next post! 😉