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2026 Employability Survey

North Shore Community Association (NSCA) is currently leading initiatives to strengthen employability for English speakers in the Côte-Nord region. This survey seeks to better understand the needs, barriers, and experiences English speakers face when looking for work and accessing employment services, as well as their awareness and use of existing supports.

Insights will help shape targeted recommendations and guide the development of employment programs and services that truly reflect the realities of English speakers in Côte-Nord, Québec.

Win a prize! Survey participants have the chance to win one of five gas or grocery cards valued at $75 each. You’ll have the opportunity to fill out your contact information at the end of the survey to enter the raffle.
1.Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary, and you can withdraw at any time during the survey. Once the responses are submitted, however, they cannot be deleted because they are anonymous and compiled into aggregate statistics.

To take this survey, you must be: At least 16 years old and a resident of the Côte-Nord region. By executing this consent form, you agree to our collection and processing of your personal data in accordance with the parameters outlined herein.(Required.)
2.How old are you?(Required.)
3.Which of the following best describes your gender?(Required.)
4.Which of Canada’s two official languages are you most comfortable expressing yourself in?(Required.)
5.How would you describe your French-language skills?(Required.)
6.Which community do you belong to? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
7.Do you self-identify as a visible minority? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
8.In which MRC do you live?(Required.)
9.How long have you lived in the region?(Required.)
10.How long have you lived in Québec?(Required.)
11.What is the highest level of education you have completed?(Required.)
12.Do you have a job?(Required.)
13.In which field do you work or have your skillset?(Required.)
14.Have you found it hard to get a job in your region?(Required.)
Very difficult
Difficult
Average
Easy
Very easy
N/A
15.Why does a job or career matter to you? Please rate the following statements: I would pursue employment because(Required.)
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
N/A
I need something it will give me (e.g. money, health benefits).
Somebody else wants me to, or because I’ll get something from somebody if I do.
I would feel ashamed, guilty, or anxious if I didn’t—I feel that I ought to work.
I think that work is important—I value it.
It will be fun and enjoyable—I am interested in the experience.
It represents who I am and reflects what I value most in life.
16.If you are currently employed, are you satisfied with your job?(Required.)
17.Please elaborate on your current employment situation(Required.)
18.Please indicate your ideal employment situation.(Required.)
19.Please indicate your ideal employment schedule.(Required.)
20.What issues have you had when trying to find a job in the last three years? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
21.In your experience, has a lack of French-language proficiency negatively impacted your employability or employment opportunities?(Required.)
22.In what areas would you need employment support? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
23.Please elaborate on the kind of employment support you need.(Required.)
24.Are you interested in any of the following educational opportunities? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
25.Would you be interested in any of the following training opportunities? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
26.If you were to take a program or course to improve your employability, what program format would work best for you? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
27.If you were to take an employability or education program, what factors would encourage you to enroll? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
28.Have you used any of the following employability resources in the last three years? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
29.Are you aware of the services offered by Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi?(Required.)
30.Which of the following government services are you more likely to use? Please explain why.(Required.)
31.For which of the following reasons would you be unlikely to seek out an employment/employability service? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
32.Where do you get information about different resources available in your community? (Check all that apply).(Required.)
33.In your opinion, what would be the best way for employability services in the area to communicate with the English-speaking community?(Required.)
34.Do you have any further comments on your own employment situation or the employment situation of English speakers in Côte-Nord or Québec?(Required.)
OPTIONAL: Enter to win!
35.Would you like to be entered in a draw to win one of five prepaid gas or grocery cards valued at $75 each? If so, enter your email in the box below. Please note that this will not be used to link your responses to your identity. The deadline to enter the draw is March 26th, 2026 and the winners will be announced on March 31st, 2026. The winners will be contacted via email. Winners must claim their prizes by April 30th, 2026. The completion of a small skill-testing problem (i.e. simple addition) will be required to claim a prize. A person for whom a publicity contest is carried on, his employee, representative or mandatary, a member of the jury and the persons with whom they are domiciled may not enter the contest. Any litigation respecting the conduct or organization of a publicity contest may be submitted to the Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux for a ruling. Any litigation respecting the awarding of a prize may be submitted to the board only for the purpose of helping the parties reach a settlement.