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Position Type: Labour Market Researcher

Job Status: This is a full-time term position

Job Location: Flexible

Application Deadline: February 2, 2026.

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire full-time EASCDI Labour Market Researcher for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI).

CEDEC is seeking a Labour Market Researcher to assess how well student training programs align with current and emerging labour market needs, with a focus on supporting English-speaking Quebecers (OLMCQ). The researcher will analyze labour market trends, identify employer workforce needs, and provide actionable insights to strengthen connections between educational institutions and employers across Quebec. This role will report to the Senior Director, Analytics and Strategic Integration (ASI).

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the alignment between labour market demand and the career/skills development programs at participating institutions.
• Identify current and anticipated in-demand occupations and skill sets relevant to student pathways.
• Analyze labour market trends at the local, regional, and provincial levels, with attention to OLMCQ workforce needs.
• Identify employers who can benefit from upcoming student talent pipelines and develop profiles of their current and future workforce requirements.
• Advise institutional workforce developers on ways to better align training programs with employer needs.
• Liaise closely with the Senior Director ASI and share findings to support workforce development strategies.
• Prepare concise reports and presentations summarizing labour market insights and recommendations.

*All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field OR a combination of education and relevant experience in research, data analysis, employment services, or workforce development.
• Experience conducting labour market research, employer needs assessments, or workforce development analysis (education sector experience an asset).
• Experience working with Quebec labour market data sources (e.g., Statistics Canada, Emploi Québec, sector councils) considered an asset.
• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to interpret labour market, economic, and demographic data.
• Ability to translate complex data into practical, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building skills with employers, educational institutions, and community partners.
• Knowledge of the OLMCQ context is an asset.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, statistical software, labour market dashboards) is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

_____________________________________

ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Additional information:

Position Type: Labour Economist

Job Status: Full-time position

Job Location: Quebec based, flexible

Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire full-time EASCDI Labour Economists for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI). EASCDI Labour Economists will focus on supporting CEDEC’s work to strengthen the development of the English-speaking workforce in Quebec and the labour market participation of English speakers across the province. 

They will provide analytical summaries and original analyses of Quebec’s workforce and labor markets, with a specific focus on the Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ). This role will report to the Senior Director, Analytics and Strategic Integration (ASI).

Key Responsibilities:

• They will provide analytical summaries and original analyses of Quebec’s workforce and labor markets, with a specific focus on the Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ).
• The analysis of the overall Quebec workforce, with a specific focus on the OLMCQ, includes: (a) identifying the factors and trends that shape it; (b) demographic and occupational characteristics; (c) aspects of employees and independent workers; (d) breakdowns of the public, private, and civil society sectors; (e) comparative analysis of Quebec’s workforce with that of other provinces, territories, and jurisdictions outside Canada.
• In-depth analyses of Quebec’s English-speaking workforce, including (a) the factors and trends shaping it; (b) demographic and occupational characteristics; (c) employee and autonomous worker aspects; (d) public, private, and civil society breakdowns; and (e) forecasts and projections about the development of the English-speaking workforce in Quebec.
• Comparisons with the general Quebec and Francophone populations.
• Data collection broken down by province, region, and locality.
• Analyses of Quebec’s labour market, with a specific focus on the OLMCQ.
• Analysis of the trends and factors shaping the Quebec labour market and those shaping the participation of English-speakers in Quebec’s labour market.
• OLMCQ employment and unemployment rates; job vacancies; in-demand careers, jobs, and skills; skill gaps; and wage growth.
• Forecasts and projections about the participation of English speakers in Quebec’s labour market.
• Breakdowns of data at the provincial, regional, and local levels for all of the above.
• Design and implement original CEDEC surveys and primary data collection activities.
• Support the design, construction, manipulation, and updating of CEDEC’s database of sociodemographic and economic indicators.
• Draft research proposals, grants, and funding requests, as well as applications for data access.
• Develop and assist in delivering reports, presentations, and briefing materials to communicate complex research findings on workforce development and labor market participation to policy experts, community leaders, partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain contacts with a select number of key stakeholders.
• Participate in CEDEC’s impact evaluation research activities.

*All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in economics or a closely related discipline with 3-4 years of academic or professional experience as an economic analyst, demonstrating a strong level of professional competency.
• We will also consider an equivalent level of professional experience, including 3-4 years of combined graduate school and professional experience as an economic analyst, demonstrating expertise in analyzing workforce development dynamics.
• A proven ability to apply economic principles to new topics and data. 
• A comprehensive understanding of the Quebec and Canadian economies, particularly Quebec’s workforce and labor market.
• Excellent skills in critical and creative thinking.
• Superior writing skills and the ability to produce clear, concise, and practical technical and non-technical economic reports for both economists and non-economists.
• The ability to synthesize complex concepts, key findings, and information from various sources effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A successful track record as an effective team player.
• Willingness to become an expert on CEDEC’s Collaborative Economic Development Model.
• A high degree of computer proficiency (Office 365), and experience with statistical software (knowledge of R or STATA is considered an asset).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

_____________________________________

ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Additional information:

Position Type: Assistant Coordinator

Job Status: Full-time position

Job Location: Quebec based, flexible

Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire a full-time Assistant Coordinator for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI). We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Assistant Coordinator to support the Project Coordinator in delivering high-quality project operations, stakeholder engagement, and labour market information activities that advance this important initiative.

The Assistant Coordinator will be responsible for administrative and logistic support to the Project Coordinator. This role helps ensure that members of the Talent Supply Chain sub-network, Labour Force Development agents and CEDEC staff have accurate, timely information to enhance service delivery and career development initiatives. The Assistant Coordinator also supports project operations by maintaining documentation, coordinating meetings, updating project tracking tools, and assisting with stakeholder communication to ensure smooth project workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain organized databases, tracking systems, and documentation to ensure data accuracy and accessibility.
• Support the preparation of presentations, reports, and workforce development resources.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings with industry associations, employers, and educational institutions.
• Schedule meetings, coordinate logistics, prepare agendas, and record meeting minutes for the Project Coordinator.
• Assist in preparing and updating project directories, contact lists, and internal tracking systems.
• Support the Project Coordinator with regular follow-ups to labour-force development agents, industry partners, and internal teams to collect required updates or documentation.
• Help update project management tools, dashboards, spreadsheets, and status trackers to support monitoring of deliverables and deadlines.
• Support onboarding and coordination of new labour-force development agents or partner organizations by preparing materials and maintaining required documentation.
• Help compile weekly, monthly, or quarterly updates, summaries, and communication materials for the Project Manager.
• Support the distribution of reports, updates, presentations, and other project materials.

* All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in social sciences, labour studies, business, economics, public policy, or a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent professional experience
• Experience in data collection, research, or workforce development is considered an asset
• Strong organizational and data-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Comfort using project tracking tools, shared documentation systems, and CRM-style platforms
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks, prioritize competing deadlines, and support coordination activities in a fast-paced project environment

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

_____________________________________

ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca.

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

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Additional information:

Position Type: Senior Director, Analytics and Strategic Integration

Job Status: Full-time position

Job Location: Quebec based, flexible

Application Deadline: February 2, 2026

The Senior Director, Analytics and Strategic Integration is a full-time position reporting to CEDEC’s Vice-President, Operations.

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Analytics and Strategic Integration works in collaboration with the leadership team to shape and build a Body of Knowledge (BOK) that supports the growth of the organization’s innovation agenda. As a strategic and policy-driven thinker, the Senior Director designs, leads, and coordinates a multifaceted research program that aligns with federal, provincial, or private funding priorities and provides opportunities to enhance economic activity. The Senior Director represents CEDEC with key stakeholders, including policymakers, policy influencers, researchers, academic institutions, think tanks, etc. and build on CEDEC’s existing business intelligence and analytics tools to create informative briefs, reports, studies, presentations that support economic development activities. The Senior Director works with the CEDEC’s team to support best practices in quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, surveying/polling, marketing research across the multiple disciplines, sectors, and experiences that CEDEC serves. While developing a robust research agenda, the new Senior Director identifies revenue generating opportunities to provide research that supports economic development opportunities.

Position Responsibilities

• Be a thought leader in identifying opportunities to enhance economic activity that benefits communities through public, private and civil society.
• Represent CEDEC with select stakeholders.
• Be a key informant and contributor to the success of CEDEC’s Management Team.
• Design, lead, and coordinate the development of CEDEC’s Body of Knowledge (BOK):
  • Bring together knowledge, evidence, and know-how from multiple disciplines, sectors and experiences to support the theoretical development of CEDEC’s economic development model and its practical application in day-to-day operations.
  • Conduct and ensure the quality of all forms of relevant quantitative and qualitative research, data analyses, surveying/polling, marketing research, etc.
  • In collaboration with the Senior Director Coordinated Service Delivery, ensure that field intelligence and insights from on-the-ground activities and experiences are captured and used to inform the development of CEDEC’s Body of Knowledge.
  • Grow, integrate, and consolidate CEDEC’s Body of Knowledge about economic development through the creation of briefs, reports, studies, presentations, etc.
  • Build and improve CEDEC’s existing business intelligence and analytics tools.
• Develop and manage relationships and partnerships with a broad network of researchers, academic institutions, international and national organizations, think tanks, experts, etc.
  • Plan and conduct conversations with policymakers and policy influencers to share evidence and insights from completed projects, and to develop new research initiatives.
  • Proactively develop stakeholder relationships aimed at securing funding to support ongoing research and innovation.
• Lead CEDEC’s innovation agenda:
  • Build and nurture CEDEC’s knowledge ecosystem of multidisciplinary and multi-sector partners.
  • Promote innovation by combining research findings with lessons learned (insights) from on-the ground practice and experiences.
  • Support a culture of best practices in knowledge application, and evidence-informed decision-making / facilitate the use of evidence for decision-making.
• Organize, direct, and supervise the staff and suppliers of the Analytics and Strategic Integration group.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A minimum of a master’s degree in economics or a PHD in Economics is preferred.
• Progressive leadership skills and experience managing projects and people.
• Superior research and statistical analysis competencies.
• Proficiency in statistical applications such as Stata, R, or MATLAB.
• Ability to deliver impactful reports and presentations.
• Ability to transform data into insights that can inform decisions and policy.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Connections to an established network of national and international researchers, think tanks and organizations working in the area of applied economic research.
• A high level of diplomacy, tact and judgement.
• Experience working with external stakeholders such as government officials, business leaders, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate in French.
• Ability to communicate in English is an asset.

_____________________________________

ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Cet avis d’emplois vacants est aussi disponible en français.

Additional information:

Position Type: Project Accounting Agent

Job Status: Part-time position

Job Location: Quebec based, flexible

Application Deadline: January 12, 2026

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire a part-time Project Accounting Agent for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI). The Project Accounting Agent reports to the Controller.

The Project Accounting Agent is responsible for providing accounting, financial tracking, and administrative support to ensure the smooth delivery of EASCDI activities. This role contributes to accurate financial reporting, consistent documentation, and effective project monitoring. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and bookkeeping support to the Controller
• Enter and maintain financial data related to third party contracts and project activities
• Keep financial records accurate and up to date using QuickBooks online
• Process accounts payable for project-related expenses
• Code and prepare invoices for approval and payment
• Post journal entries and reconciling accounts as required
• Input, track and monitor project budgets, including sub agreement allocations
• Assemble, organize and upload all supporting financial documentation
• Maintain an organized online financial filing system for all project records
• Perform other related duties consistent with experience and qualifications

Qualifications:

• Professional accounting or bookkeeping training (DEP)

• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or accounting support
• Experience using electronic accounting programs (QuickBooks Online preferred)
• Strong computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven organizational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial recordkeeping
• General office experience and professionalism in an administrative environment
• Discretion with sensitive financial information
• Experience working with nonprofit, community development, or government-funded projects is considered an asset

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

_____________________________________

ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Cet avis d’emplois vacants est aussi disponible en français.

Additional information:

Position Type: Project Manager

Job Status: Full-time position

Job Location: Quebec based, flexible

Application Deadline: January 2, 2026

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire a full-time project manager for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI). The Project Manager plays a critical role in building and developing the EASCDI Ecosystem and managing on-going collaboration across CEDEC and the ecosystem. The Project Manager reports to the Senior Director, Coordinated Service Delivery.

The position is intended for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in business, project management, information systems, human resources or a related field (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in project management. The EASCDI Project Manager is responsible for the overall implementation, coordination, management, and successful execution of the Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI). This role ensures the initiative achieves all objectives, results, and reporting obligations while building the necessary collaboration within CEDEC and across EASCDI partner organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with CEDEC and project partners to lead EASCDI planning, implementation, and monitoring, ensuring milestones are met and activities align with the Official Language Minority Community of Quebec (OLMCQ) workforce priorities and CEDEC’s Ten-Year Economic Development Plan.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of funds and compliance with funding agreements.
• Prepare and submit project progress reports, performance metrics, and compliance documentation to executive leadership, project partners and funders.
• Help create and maintain CRM tools, data dashboards, and reporting templates used by CEDEC, partners, and key stakeholders, e.g., workforce developers, and funders.
• For coherence within CEDEC, actively coordinate project-related activities across CEDEC’s Business Activity Groups.
• Design, support, and coordinate system-wide engagement strategies with job seekers, workforce developers and employers.
• Manage and standardize placement processes across Quebec.
• Lead and manage the successful implementation of the EASCDI digital employment assistance and job-matching platform (Provincial Talent Placement Platform).
• Ensure platform is adapted to partner needs and service objectives and that adequate technical training among platform users is delivered for effective and efficient use.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain smooth project operations.
• Supervise and support team members including the EAS Advisor and Project Coordinator, Workforce Development &Talent Supply Chain.
• Represent and promote the initiative among external stakeholders at meetings and external events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, information systems, human resources or related field.
• 5 + years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects involving public, private and civil society sectors.
• Strong understanding of employment assistance services and labour market initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop partnerships, manage budgets, achieve results and produce high-quality reports.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools, CRM systems, data analytics software
• Mastery of MS Office Suite and the production and delivery of presentations.
• Experience with digital transformation for augmented service delivery.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A good team player with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

_____________________________________

ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Cet avis d’emplois vacants est aussi disponible en français.

Additional information:

Position Type: Contract Administrator & Performance Measurement Specialist

Job Status: Full-time position

Job Location: Quebec based, flexible

Application Deadline: January 2, 2026

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire a full-time Contract Administrator & Performance Measurement Specialist for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI).

The position is intended for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in administration, public policy, business, economics (or related field) and 5+ years’ experience in contract administration, performance measurement, or program evaluation—preferably in government-funded, multi-partner environments.  Reporting to the Senior Director of Corporate Services, this specialist plays a pivotal role in contract lifecycle management, data reporting, and continuous improvement for EASCDI programs.

CEDEC is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to oversee performance evaluation so that the initiative can deliver measurable, compliant, and high-quality employment assistance services across the Official Language Minority Community of Quebec (OLMCQ).

This position is key to ensuring CEDEC’s EASCDI operations remain accountable, transparent, and results driven. We are looking for a candidate who brings precision, foresight, and systems-thinking to elevate our delivery standards and deepen EASCDI impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of EASCDI partner contracts and sub-agreements, from negotiation to renewal and closeout.
• Ensure contract compliance with CEDEC and EASCDI policies, standards, and federal funder regulations.
• Monitor deliverables, reporting timelines, and outputs for service quality and financial accuracy.
• Track and escalate risks tied to underperformance, compliance breaches, or timeline delays.
• Design and maintain evaluation frameworks (e.g., logic models, KPIs) in alignment with CEDEC’s Ten-Year Plan and EASCDI strategic objectives and targets.
• Coordinate performance data collection and validation across CEDEC and partner organizations.
• Analyze data and generate reports that inform programming, contract decisions, and organizational learning.
• Translate evaluation findings into recommendations that guide training, partner supports, and service improvement.
• Support learning loops by contributing to ongoing reporting and reviews.
• Collaborate with the EASCDI Project Manager and broader team at CEDEC on strategic coordination and issues resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, public policy, business, economics, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in contract administration, performance measurement, or program evaluation—preferably in government-funded, multi-partner environments.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, compliance frameworks, and performance auditing.
• Experience designing KPIs, logic models, and managing performance dashboards.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and synthesize insights into concise, action-oriented reports.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to be proactive in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and collaborative platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, CRM tools).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

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ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Cet avis d’emplois vacants est aussi disponible en français.

Additional information:

Position Type: Advisor

Job Status: Full-time position

Job Location: Quebec based, flexible

Application Deadline: January 2, 2026

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire a full-time Advisor for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI). This position reports to the EASCDI Project Manager.

The position is intended for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 7 years of experience in human resource management, employment assistance, or workforce development. CEDEC is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative individual to support the design, improvement, and delivery of best-in-class Employment Assistance Services (EAS) under the EASCDI. This position plays a key leadership role in shaping system-wide delivery, supporting EAS Ventures, guiding program evolution, and ensuring services are responsive, consistent, evidence-informed, and continually improved.

This position is critical to CEDEC’s efforts to ensure consistent, high-quality EAS delivery in alignment with the Ten-Year Economic Development Plan of Quebec’s Official Language Minority Community and EASCDI objectives and service standards. The ideal candidate will combine a collaborative mindset with deep knowledge of human resource management services, and a commitment to improving labor market participation outcomes for English-speaking Quebecers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert, solution-focused guidance to EASCDI Project Manager and Economic Development Managers, including advising on case-level problem solving, client retention strategies, and service coordination challenges.
• Contribute to ongoing EAS program development and continuous improvement by helping the EASCDI Project Manager and Economic Development Managers design delivery models, protocols, and interventions aligned with CEDEC’s performance metrics and labour market data.
• Design and support structured learning activities across the EASCDI network, including Peer Dialogues and learning exchanges, case study debriefs, and training sessions that build a culture of continuous learning.
• Draw insights from service delivery data and reporting to inform CEDEC’s performance reporting, performance tracking, operational planning, and EAS implementation.
• Assist EASCDI Project Manager and Economic Development Managers in addressing complex employment cases or systemic service barriers by advising on the development of responsive solutions and escalating key issues.
• Support the EASCDI Project Manager by contributing to provincial coordination, strategic service alignment, and EASCDI planning implementation across CEDEC.
• Participate in EASCDI team meetings and contribute to building a high-quality, scalable EAS system serving English-speaking Quebecers across the province.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• 5 years of experience in human resource management, employment assistance, or workforce development.
• Demonstrated ability to provide expert coaching, problem-solving, and service improvement guidance.
• Strong understanding of labour market trends, successful hiring practices, and client-centered employment supports.
• Experience working with community-based, government-funded, multi-partner employment initiatives or private sector in employment services.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

_____________________________________

ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Cet avis d’emplois vacants est aussi disponible en français.

Additional information:

Position Type: Project Coordinator

Job Status: Full-time position

Job Location: Quebec based, flexible

Application Deadline: January 02, 2026

CEDEC is expanding its team and wishes to hire a full-time project coordinator for its Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI).

The position is intended for applicants with a university degree in human resource planning and management, education, economics, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce development, the delivery of employment services, or the design and implementation of labour market strategy. The role is pivotal in advancing CEDEC’s province-wide Employment Assistance Services Capacity Development Initiative (EASCDI). As a strategic leader and operations implementation expert, the coordinator builds, supports, and connects a provincial workforce development sub-network within CEDEC’s Collaborative Economic Development ECOsystem (CEDE). This role will drive workforce development and labour market participation solutions that measurably increase English-speaking Quebecers’ participation in Quebec’s labour market. The role reports to the Project Manager, EASCDI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and support a provincial sub-network of Official Language Minority Community of Quebec (OLMCQ) workforce developers, including universities, CEGEPs, English-language school boards, vocational and adult training institutions, guidance counsellors, and career transition providers.
• Facilitate OLMCQ-focused workforce planning aligned with CEDEC’s Ten-Year Economic Development Plan and EASCDI objectives.
• Develop and coordinate a provincial Education-to-Employment Talent Supply Chain that includes foundational learning, career preparation, on-the-job training, placement, and retention strategies.
• Coordinate cross-group collaboration with CEDEC’s Communications, Coordinated Service Delivery (CSD), Corporate Services, and Analytics units to support the work of the provincial sub-network of OLMCQ workforce developers.
• Act as the primary bridge between the Workforce Development Sub-Network and CEDEC’s Labour Market Information and Intelligence (LMI) Group to translate employer and job-seeker insights into institutional and systemic responses.
• Support the Workforce Development Sub-Network and the institutions they represent in designing future-oriented and responsive training and micro-credential programs informed by labour market data.
• Help the OLMCQ achieve higher rates of labour market participation and the development and application of strengthened workforce development policies and programs.
• Lead performance monitoring, reporting, and partner engagement related to EASCDI workforce development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• A university degree in human resource planning and management, education, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ direct experience in workforce development, the delivery of employment services, or the design and implementation of labour market strategy, ideally within the OLMCQ or its institutions.
• Proven ability to work with senior leaders in postsecondary, vocational, or education administration settings.
• Experience in labour market policy, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration and coordination.
• Superior stakeholder engagement, facilitation, and advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated success in building collaborative, multi-stakeholder partnerships.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary range
• Career advancement pathways and professional development
• A collaborative, inclusive culture supported by modern tools and technology
• A team invested in seeing you succeed and who offers the support and resources to help you excel.

Application Package:

Interested Applicants are required to send their application package to jobs-emplois@cedec.ca.

• A cover letter expressing your interest in this job and what you bring to the role
• A curriculum vitae

Please note, we value diverse experiences and perspectives, including a non-traditional employment path. If you have some of the required qualifications, pertinent transferable skills, and the desire to learn, we’d love to consider your application.

_____________________________________

ABOUT CEDEC

CEDEC is the federally designated and financed Official Language Minority Community in Quebec (OLMCQ) organization responsible for economic development, including business, labour market, and employment assistance development.

CEDEC’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of English speakers and the OLMCQ to growing and developing Quebec’s economy, while leveraging their participation to address economic disparities and disadvantages in the OLMCQ. It specifically seeks to generate tangible economic impacts for English speakers, their communities, the broader Francophone community, and businesses, social enterprises, and public sector organizations.

To learn more about how CEDEC is creating tangible economic benefits for individuals and communities please visit cedec.ca

À PROPOS DE LA CEDEC

La CEDEC est un organisme représentant la communauté de langue officielle en situation minoritaire du Québec (CLOSMQ) financé par le gouvernement fédéral et désigné par celui-ci comme responsable du développement économique, y compris le développement des affaires, du marché du travail et de l’aide à l’emploi.

La mission de la CEDEC consiste à renforcer l’apport des anglophones et de la CLOSMQ à la croissance et au développement de l’économie québécoise, tout en tirant partie de leur participation pour traiter les inégalités et aborder les désavantages économiques au sein de la CLOSMQ. Elle vise spécifiquement à générer des retombées économiques tangibles pour les anglophones, leurs communautés, l’ensemble de la communauté francophone, ainsi que les entreprises, les entreprises à vocation sociale et les organisations du secteur public.

Pour vous renseigner davantage sur la façon dont la CEDEC crée des avantages économiques tangibles pour les individus et les communautés, veuillez visiter le cedec.ca.

CEDEC is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential.