International students, how do you recruit them?

Where to find them and how to seduce them?

The main obstacles to their establishment are: language, finding a job, and the cumbersome immigration process. It was in response to these challenges that the government decided to ease the burden and create programs to encourage them to stay.

- Get closer to programs and platforms I am staying in Quebec, I choose Montreal(Greater Montreal), Quebec in the lead (Quebec Region) and of course the Quebec Tourism Human Resources Council (CQRHT) and the new website My job in tourism to discover student testimonies, events and find partners.
- Highlight your job offers at universities, colleges and sites dedicated to international students such as Job Bank.gc.ca.
- Organize events to make yourself known on their premises and during special events.
- Integrate discussion forums such as forum.immigrer.com for the French.
- Invest in international job fairs or collaborate with Acces Études Québec, which organize performances in some salons.

Is it complicated to hire them?

No, as long as they carefully check the validity of their permit, respect the employment conditions and pay attention to the exact expiry date of their study and work permits. If the expiry date is near, encourage them to start the work permit application process. Be aware that if the person has not obtained their work permit even though their study permit has expired, their status becomes “temporary.” He can continue to work for you until he gets his work permit, but he cannot leave Canada (he will be refused entry at customs when he returns). From a hypothetical contract of 20 hours per week, he could then become a full-time employee later.

Who are they and where do they come from?

The French represent 40% of foreign students in Quebec universities. The other origins of the French-speaking countries present: 82% of Tunisians, 70% of Moroccans and 64% of Senegalese studying in Canada have chosen a Quebec institution.

Why are they coming to Canada? What are the factors of competitiveness?

Why bet on this market and invest in hiring them?

The study permit allows flexibility in terms of hours worked. If the student is enrolled full-time, he can work in parallel with his studies. He can complete an internship of several months or work up to 20 hours/week.

After graduation, they can stay in the country thanks to several long-term visa and work permit options. Often, the delay in their study allows them to start an application for permanent residence.

Ce Work permit as a common-law partner (granted thanks to their partner's study permit) gives them the opportunity to enter the job market more easily and to acquire a first work experience in Quebec.