Job Posting Guidelines for Employers
Looking to hire talent in Quebec?
Follow these job posting guidelines to ensure your listings comply with Quebec’s language laws and internship regulations.
Key Job Posting Approval Requirements
Before submitting a job posting, please ensure your listing meets the following essential requirements:
- Company Website Required: Your job description and employer profile must include a valid company website address.
- Location Requirement: Only listings for Quebec-based positions will be accepted.
- Posting Duration: Your job listing will remain live for four weeks unless an expiry date is specified.
- Approval Process: All job submissions are subject to a vetting process. Incomplete or unverifiable postings may be rejected as spam.
- Right to Refuse: YES reserves the right to approve, reject or remove any job posting at our discretion.
Legal & Language Requirements for Job Postings in Quebec
As an employer in Quebec, it’s important to comply with legal and language standards when posting jobs:
- Language Law Compliance: According to the Quebec’s Charter of the French Language, all job offers must be posted in French. An English version is optional but must be displayed equally alongside the French version.
- Internship Regulations: Unpaid internships are illegal in Quebec unless they meet specific criteria under the Act Respecting Labour Standards. If these criteria aren’t met, such roles must be labeled as volunteer positions.
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Get your job listing approved today and start reaching out to qualified candidates in Quebec.