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Measures in force
To take advantage of the measures described below, members of a visible minority must identify themselves as such to the CCQ.
Access by members of a visible minority without a diploma – recognition of experience
Issuance of an apprentice competency certificate – recognition of 35% experience
Individuals who have identified themselves to the CCQ as members of a visible minority can obtain an apprentice competency certificate (ACC) based on recognition of experience without presenting a job guarantee and will have until the time of the first renewal of their ACC to submit proof of their academic prerequisites. They can choose to use this measure only once per trade.
Issuance of an occupation competency certificate – recognition of work experienceIndividuals who have identified themselves to the CCQ as members of a visible minority can obtain an occupation competency certificate (OCC) based on recognition of experience without presenting a job guarantee if they demonstrate that they have acquired at least 750 hours of work performed and remunerated in tasks corresponding to an occupation in the construction industry outside of the field of application of Act R-20.
Mobility of workers and preferential employer – starting at 400 hours
An employer may assign a member of a visible minority who holds a competency certificate to work anywhere in Québec (provincial mobility), as long as that person has worked 400 hours or more for that employer during the 24 first months of the 26 months preceding the issuance or renewal of his or her certificate.
| If you have questions about the inclusion of members of a visible minority, contact the Inclusion Information and Guidance Service |
The construction industry unites for healthy and inclusive working environments by presenting two videos (in French only):
Know your rights
The law is there to protect you. You have the right to a healthy working environment free of discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and violence. Read the section “Know Your Rights” to learn about legal recourses concerning situations of discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and so on.
Info-resources Discrimination, Intimidation, Harassment
This confidential service is aimed at people who are victims of or witnesses to discrimination, intimidation, harassment, violence, or other situations involving an unhealthy working environment.
Its purpose is to provide information on possible recourses and to direct people toward resources that meet their needs.
| Info-resources Discrimination, Intimidation, Harassment Confidential service 1 833 333-8003 [email protected] |