Newcomer Jobs in Montreal
Find newcomer jobs in Montreal, Quebec. Browse listings from employers actively hiring immigrants, refugees, and international students across Montreal's top industries.
Latest newcomer jobs in Montreal
View allAssistant gérant/assistante gérante - services d'alimentation
9528-6324 QUEBEC INC. (Bol de Vie)
Réceptionniste / Receptionist
6482917 Quebec Inc.
Autism Support Worker- Travailleur/Travailleuse de soutien en autisme
Mohammed Mirjahan
Aide de cuisine
8374261 Quebec Inc. dba Bistro Le Carrefour
Aide de cuisine
8374261 Quebec Inc. dba Bistro Le Carrefour
Aide de cuisine
8374261 Quebec Inc. dba Bistro Le Carrefour
Aide de cuisine
8374261 Quebec Inc. dba Bistro Le Carrefour
Newcomers in Montreal
Montreal is Canada's largest French-speaking city and a top destination for francophone newcomers from France, Haiti, Algeria, Morocco, and Senegal. Quebec runs its own immigration program (PSTQ) separate from federal streams.
Top industries hiring newcomers in Montreal
Aerospace
Bombardier, CAE, Pratt & Whitney - Montreal is the world's third-largest aerospace cluster.
AI & Tech
Element AI, Mila (Yoshua Bengio's lab), Ubisoft Montreal - the city is a global AI research hub.
Healthcare
McGill University Health Centre, CHUM, Jewish General - bilingual French/English roles common.
Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer, GSK, Sanofi all have major Montreal operations.
Film & Gaming
Largest video game production hub in the world by employee count. Ubisoft, Warner Bros Games, EA Montreal all hire.
Settlement agencies for newcomers in Montreal
These local organizations offer free employment counselling, language training, and credential support specifically for newcomers in Montreal.
Hirondelle
First-line settlement services for new arrivals to Montreal.
Centre Social d'Aide aux Immigrants (CSAI)
Employment counselling and language training.
CARI St-Laurent
Bilingual settlement and integration services in the St-Laurent borough.
Newcomer salary ranges in Montreal
Common roles and salary bands for newcomers entering Montreal's job market.
Ranges reflect newcomer-friendly entry to mid-level salaries in Montreal based on Statistics Canada Labour Force Survey and Job Bank wage data. Actual offers vary by employer and experience.
Cost of living for newcomers in Montreal
Montreal is the most affordable major Canadian metro. Average 1-bedroom rent in 2026 ranges from $1,300 to $1,800. Quebec offers strong family benefits (subsidized daycare, parental leave) that newcomer parents benefit from.
What makes Montreal unique for newcomers
Quebec is the only province that requires a separate immigration certificate (CSQ) before federal PR processing. Newcomers planning to settle in Montreal must navigate Quebec's specific francophone-friendly system.
Quebec's Provincial Nominee Program
Most newcomers settling in Montreal arrive through the Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ) - Quebec's pathway to permanent residency for skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and graduates.
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Newcomer jobs in Montreal: FAQ
What jobs are in demand for newcomers in Montreal?
Montreal's top hiring sectors for newcomers include Aerospace, AI & Tech, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals.
What salaries can newcomers expect in Montreal?
Typical newcomer-friendly roles in Montreal pay in ranges such as Customer Service Representative (Bilingual) ($42K - $52K), and Registered Nurse ($65K - $88K).
Which settlement agencies help newcomers find work in Montreal?
Free employment support in Montreal is available through organizations such as Hirondelle, Centre Social d'Aide aux Immigrants (CSAI), CARI St-Laurent.
How do newcomers immigrate to Montreal?
Many newcomers settle in Montreal through the Programme de selection des travailleurs qualifies (PSTQ), Quebec's pathway to permanent residence for skilled workers and graduates.
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