Working in Quebec: permits, employers and changing jobs
Employer-specific permits, what your employer must do, changing jobs or positions, and what protects you if the employment relationship turns abusive.
This page describes the general structure of the system, which stays stable. But exact thresholds, fees, and specific program statuses can change within weeks. Before relying on a specific figure or date below, confirm the current status on Quebec.ca or Canada.ca.
An employer-specific permit names a boss, often a job and a location. Changing any of the three without authorisation can put your status at risk, and the abusive situations are documented enough that protections exist.
Where to go next
- LMIA, employer-specific permits and changing jobs
- Driving licence exchange (out of province and abroad)
- SAAQclic: licence renewal and address change
- Workplace inspection: what happens
- Rental income and taxes on a duplex
- Caregivers balancing work and caregiving
This page is a starting point, not a rulebook: conditions, fees and delays change every year, and the official programme page is always the reference. See the French entry point Venir au Québec : par où commencer for the same map in French.