Quebec's labour market is going through a period of deep transformation: persistent shortages in some sectors, the rise of AI and new expectations from workers.
Here are the trends that are rewriting the rules of the game:
1. The labour shortage remains structural
Despite a slight economic slowdown, the shortage of skilled labour persists in health care, construction, manufacturing and IT. The aging workforce is accelerating this trend, and retirements won't be offset by immigration alone.
2. AI is transforming jobs, not replacing them
Artificial intelligence automates repetitive tasks but at the same time creates new skills needs. Companies that invest in training and adapting their teams get a head start on those that wait.
3. Flexibility becomes a selection criterion
For candidates, flexible hours and the option of partial remote work are now selection criteria on par with salary. Companies that offer no flexibility significantly shrink their candidate pool.
4. International recruitment is accelerating
Faced with local labour shortfalls, more and more Quebec companies are turning to international recruitment. French-speaking workers from sub-Saharan Africa, the Maghreb and Europe are increasingly sought-after talent pools.
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