France-Québec Agreement
Since April 30, 2009, the vocational qualifications of workers in a number of construction trades in Québec and France have been recognized on both sides of the Atlantic. This arrangement is an integral part of the France-Québec Agreement on the Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications.
The trades below are recognized, and their respective information sheets indicate the criteria and requirements for obtaining the Québec competency certificate. For more information, write to [email protected] or contact the CCQ’s Customer Services at 1 888 842-8282.
French citizen who immigrates to Québec
If the person meets the criteria of the agreement, see how to submit a dossier.
If the person does not meet the criteria:
- And resides in France: the validation des acquis de l'expérience (VAE) may make it possible to have his or her competencies recognized in France so that he or she can receive the diploma provided in the arrangement de reconnaissance mutuelle (ARM).
- And already resides in Québec: consult the other options available.
Quebecer who emigrates to France
To work in France, Québec workers must have their dossiers analyzed by the Office français de l’immigration et de l’intégration (OFII).
Quebecers may also contact the France Éducation international in order to obtain an attestation of comparability between their Québec diploma and the French diploma. This attestation is very useful, though not mandatory, for Québecers who wish to practise their trade in France as employees.
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Trades recognized by the France-Québec Agreement
Name of trade in Québec
Name of trade in France
Étancheur du bâtiment et des travaux publics
Technicien du froid et de la climatisation
Mécanicien de maintenance des équipements industriels
Mécanicien d'engins de chantier, de levage et manutention
Technicien en menuiserie métallique
Conducteur d'engins de chantier de travaux publics
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How to submit a dossier
In addition to his or her diploma, the worker’s attestations of work experience abroad must clearly show:
- The employer’s name and company name, address, and phone number
- The title of the workers trade or specialty, if applicable
- The tasks performed
- The employment periods and the total hours worked per year
Attestations must be signed by a person responsible at the company and give his or her position.
To validate employer letters, one of the following documents must be provided following the number of hours worked for each period given in the letters:
- Tax slip
- Pay slip
- Other proof of remuneration
- Photocopy of an apprenticeship record book received outside of Québec, if applicable
These documents will not be returned. Therefore, it is recommended that the original documents be kept and that photocopies be provided.
Send the dossier, including a copy of the diploma and proof of hours worked in this trade to the following address:
Commission de la construction du Québec
Entente France-Québec
Case postale 2010, succursale Chabanel
Montréal (Québec) H2N 0C3Or send by email to:
[email protected].