Temporary Foreign Worker Program | Gouvernement du Québec

Program Overview

Description of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, including a summary of the authorizations required and exceptional situations.

Obtaining an offer of employment

How to take the steps to come and work in Québec as a temporary worker.

Obtaining authorizations

To come and work temporarily in Quebec, you must obtain authorization from the provincial and federal governments.

After obtaining your authorizations

Discover the steps to follow after having received the necessary authorizations for your temporary work stay.

Renewing your authorizations

To renew your authorizations to work temporarily in Québec, you must generally submit a new selection application.

When your spouse and children accompany you

Find out about employment and study opportunities for your spouse and for your children accompanying you during your work stay in Québec.

Staying in Québec permanently

If you wish to stay in Québec permanently, you could submit a permanent selection application to one of the Québec immigration programs for skilled workers.

Rights of temporary workers and obligations of the employer

Discover the rights of temporary workers and the responsibilities of a company that hires a temporary worker in Quebec.

Last update: June 26, 2023

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