Sunday, April 21, 2024

Resources: Laval Quebec and surrounding areas

 

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Click on the links to locate the information.  In many cases you will find multiple links to choose from once you have clicked on the link on this page.  This provides multiple options and keeps the links more current as URLs sometimes change making links obsolete.  Look for the link with the same or most similar title to the page/link you have clicked on below.  When possible, also look for the free resources.  

At the bottom of the page you will also find a place for comments.  Please use this as a place to connect with others, make suggestions of new resources to add or request resources to find.

Be wary of potential scams.  Be wary of anything that looks too good to be true.  It usually is.

211 Quebec (An online resource guide)

211 is Canada’s primary source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. The free and confidential service can be accessed 24 hours a day, in more than 150 languages, by phone, chat, text, and web. 211 helps connect people to the right information and services, making their pathway to care and resources a guided and trusted one.

211 is available by phone, chat, website, and text in different regions – dial 2-1-1 to connect to community services.  

Community and Social Services Laval Quebec

Addiction Recovery:

Addiction recovery Laval Quebec

Addiction Recovery Program Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Cars, used:

Used cars


Used cars 2


Child Care:

Childcare registration


Childcare registration 2


Subsidized childcare Laval


Subsidized childcare Saint Jerome


Church:


Churches


Mosques


Synagogues


Temples


The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (everyone welcome)

4949 Chemin. du Souvenir, Laval
QC H7W 1E1  (Bus route 40 stops right by the church.  26 gets you close with about a 7 minute walk in good weather.)


4355 Rue de l'Orphelinat, Montréal, QC H4A 3G3

Villa Maria metro station


Driving:

Free SAAQ Knowledge Test Practice 2024 (QC)





Obtaining a driver's license in Quebec


Quebec Automobile Insurance Company




Quebec Driving Practice Test 2 [30 Q/A]


Quebec Knowledge Practice Test 2023 Full Part | CanadianDriver Knowledge Tests


Road Safety Quiz Canada


Education:

3-month training offered in English: Orderlies (PAB-préposé aux bénéficiaires)


About vocational training


Adult Education


Adult Education (English)


Adult Education (Free)


Anesthesia assistant training


Becoming an orderly in a CHSLD


BYU Pathway 


BofM Study Tips


Can a Canadian work visa be changed to a student visa


Caregiver training


CEGPS Laval Quebec 


College CDI Quebec 


College Laval Quebec 


College Montmorency


College De L’Immobilier du Quebec


Contact the ministère de l'Éducation  (Phone number and contact form, may be useful for the orderly training as well as other training.)


Driving Schools


Free Government Courses Canada


Free online courses


Here are 10 (mostly) free ways to learn French in Montréal


Khan Academy


Learn French in Laval Quebec


Learn French French is the common and official language of Québec. Communicating in French allows for full participation in Québec society, particularly in the job market.


Short-term training program to become an orderly


Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions online application for admission


Student Financial Assistance Quebec Canada


TALL Embark -Language Learning


Training to become a CHSLD orderly


Truck-driving schools


Vocational Schools


What Career is best for me?


WHAT IS THE SELF-DIRECTED SEARCH? (With video explanation)


HOLLAND CODE CAREER QUIZ


ONLINE CAREER RESOURCES Hollandcodes.com since 1995


Employment:

It may be impossible to personally go to every place you apply but go to as many as you are able.  This may help you to stand out.

A lot of hiring is word of mouth (at least 50% in most parts of Canada and the US), when you talk with a potential employer, ask if they know of anyone else who is hiring.  Ask friends and neighbors if they know of anyone who might be hiring.  If you know of anyone hiring, please post in the comments below.

When you apply or interview for a job, do not take someone with you.  Often employers might wonder if you need someone to come with you to apply for a job, will you be able to come and work on your own.

In the information below, you will also see links to do's and don'ts.  Take a look at those as well.  Learn from othes mistakes and knowledge.

Sometimes you can get a temporary or part time job that will lead to a better job or the same job as a permanent and/or full-time employee.  This can often/especially be true of employment agencies.  As much as possible, meet and get to know the people at the employment agency personally.

If you are not working, consider using some of your time to volunteer.  This may give you good experience and connections in addition to helping others in need.  There is a section on volunteering below.  For those not from Canada, there is another huge bonus from volunteering.  You MAY need a work reference for some jobs, and volunteer references can help.

If you are considering self-employment, verify that what you are thinking about doing is legal AND verify that it is legal for YOU to do it.  Also, be very wary of scams.  There are a lot of people out there who would be glad to take your money and promise you earnings for something that will rarely or even never become profitable.

Be willing to take a lower paying beginner job if you do not get the job you want quickly.  It is often to get a better job when you are working and have a little longevity and good local work references. 

When you go to apply for a job in person or go for an interview, dress one step above the job requirements.  Look good but do not over dress.  In some cases, you may be asked to go to work immediately.  There will be a link below on how to dress.  I've both interviewed for a job a number of times and interviewed people to work for me many times.  Having people come to an interview, dressing below the requirements for the job is one of the best ways to be turned down (in the mind of the interviewer) quickly.  Always be at least 15 minutes early for an interview, but not more than 30 minutes.

As you click on the links below, you will find many additional links.  Some of the best links will be further down on the list.

Adaptive employment Laval


Adaptive employment Laval 2


Adaptive employment Montreal


Adaptive employment Montreal 2


African restaurant jobs


2nd African restaurant jobs


Agriculture


Anesthesia technician


Assembly


Baker


Bookkeeping


Bookkeeping English Speaking


Bricklayer helper


Butcher


Caci - Support Centre For Immigrant Communities


Canadian Military


Canadian resume format and template


Caregiver


Caregiver English speaking


Chauffeur


Chef


Cleaning jobs Laval Quebec


Colombian restaurant jobs


2nd Columbian restaurant


Common interview mistakes in Quebec


Common job search mistakes


Common job search mistakes in Quebec Canada


Construction Jobs Laval Quebec


Construction Trades Helper


2nd Construction jobs


Cook


Data management


Day Labor Jobs


2nd Day labor jobs


Driver



2nd Employment assistance for Immigrants


Employment Integration for Immigrants and Visible Minorities


Employment Services The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints


English Speaking Construction Jobs in Laval Quebec


2nd English speaking construction jobs


English speaking Jobs in Laval Quebec


English only required


English only required 2


English only speaking jobs in Laval Quebec


2nd English only speaking jobs


Farm work


Fast-food


Flooring


Finance


Food And Beverage Servers


Forklift Operator


Freelance


French not required packing and moving jobs


General labour


Gig


Greek and English speaking


Greek and English speaking 2


Greek English Translation


Greek English Translation 2


Healthcare


Horticulture


Hotel employment


Hotel Employment 2


Housekeeping


How to create a resume with templates for free


How to dress for an interview


How to find a job in Quebec


How to find an English speaking job


How to interview for a job


How to land a job you enjoy


HR Fuze Laval - Fuze HR Solutions


Immigrant friendly employers


Immigrant friendly English speaking


Indeed for Newcomers Laval Quebec


Inventory


Jobboom


2nd Jobboom


Job fairs Laval


Job fairs Montreal



JobsBear Laval Quebec


JobsBear – Only English Job Offers Laval Quebec


Joblist Laval Quebec


Jobs in Quebec for immigrants


2ndJobs in Quebec for Immigrants


Job interview tips


Landscaping


LDS Employment Services


Maintenance


Management


Manufacturing


Mastering the Job Interview: Insider Tips and Strategies


Mechanic


Mechanic apprenticeship


Mechanic apprenticeship 2


Medical


Mexican restaurant jobs


2nd Mexican restaurant jobs


Millwright


No French Necessary jobs in Laval Quebec


No French required


No French required 2


Packing


Packing - English speaking


Painter


Part Time Jobs in Laval, QC


Project manager


Project manager experienced senior


Project manager experienced senior CRM Software


Project manager experienced senior Information Technology


Registered Nurses


Remodeling


Remote  (This is an area where you especially want to check for legitimacy. You may want to contact the Better Business Bureau in Canada.)


Renovation


Restoration


Romanian speaking jobs in Laval PQ


Salon Emploi Laval


Seasonal employment


Security jobs English only required


2nd Security jobs English only required


Self-Employment


2nd Self-Employment


Self-employment opportunities


2nd Self-Employment opportunities


Self-Reliance Resources (videos and courses) - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints


Sewing


Shipping


Software Developers


Spanish only jobs



Spanish speaking jobs


2nd Spanish speaking jobs


STM


The Suburban's Job Board


Supported employment Laval


Supported employment Laval 2


Supported employment Montreal


Supported employment Montreal 2


Talent.com


Technician


Temporary Jobs in Laval, QC


Textile



Truck Driving


Allied Truck Driving Jobs Laval Quebec


Choose to Truck Canada


Delivery Truck Driving Jobs Laval Quebec


Fortune Transportation Jobs Laval Quebec


Indeed Truck Driving Laval Quebec

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Virtual job fairs Laval & Montreal Quebec



What to bring to a job interview


What to do after the interview to secure the job



Work from home jobs  There are many legitimate work from home jobs.  There are also many scams.  Be wary of job offers that ask for money and be wary of online or work from home jobs that ask for your bank account number.  If a bank account number is required for payment, provide an account number where you have the minimal amount in the account required to keep it open and only use this account to receive payment from this particular company.  This could be a savings account associated with your checking account.  You may also want to talk with your bank about how to best set this up to protect you from someone withdrawing money from your account.

You can also use a search engine to look for reviews for a particular company or web page.  

2nd Work from home jobs


WORKOPOLIS


Urgently hiring English speaking


Urgently hiring English speaking 2


Urgently Hiring Jobs in Laval, QC


What Career is best for me?


WHAT IS THE SELF-DIRECTED SEARCH? (With video explanation)


HOLLAND CODE CAREER QUIZ


ONLINE CAREER RESOURCES Hollandcodes.com since 1995


Family History/Genealogy:


5 Benefits Of Knowing Your Family History

Did You Know That Learning About Your Family History Can Actually Increase Your Happiness? 

How much do you truly know about your family history? Besides the occasional school project that had you research your family tree, you may not have done an in-depth study.

Learning about your family history is important and can reveal many surprising things that you didn’t know. You can either do a genealogy search online or sit down with members of your family and listen to their stories.

No matter how you chose to gather the information, you’ll end up having a deeper appreciation for who you are and where you come from. Here are five life-changing benefits of knowing your family history.

1. It Gives You A Sense Of Identity

Nothing is more eye-opening than learning about who you are. Discovering more about your ancestors, celebrating family traditions, embracing your culture, and understanding where you came from can open your eyes to how beautiful and unique you are. It can also give your sense of self-worth and belonging a boost.

2. It Makes You More Resilient

Let’s face it, life is hard. But back in the day, life was even more so. More likely than not, your past family members probably faced terrible tragedies and heartache. They may have faced things that seem almost impossible to overcome. But they did overcome them. Learning about their stories and how they got through difficult times can give you the courage you need to keep going and make you more resilient when you’re facing challenges.

Related: Your Family Health History Has Lifesaving Information

3. It Helps You Connect With Others

Learning about your family history can impact the way you connect with others because it allows you to connect with people in the past, present, and future. And forming connections with others is crucial to a fulfilling life.

4. It Makes You A Better Human

Your ancestors’ stories can shape you into a more grateful, happy, empathetic, and compassionate version of yourself. For example, you may discover that your great grandfather lived during the Great Depression and that he had to work hard to provide for his family, which may inspire you to work hard as well. Whatever stories are glistening in your treasury of family history, now is the time to unearth them.

Related: How Knowing Your Family History Can Save Your Life

5. It Helps You Make Good Health Choices

Have you been filling out a patient history form before seeing your healthcare provider and your mind went blank when it asked if cancer, high blood pressure, or diabetes ran in your family? Well, to avoid leaving those blank spaces in the future, learning about your ancestors can give you a lot of information on what health concerns run in your family. More importantly, it shows you what you are at risk for. Knowing this information can help you make good choices regarding your health and help you lead a healthy lifestyle.

It's never too late to learn about your family history.

& 6. I’ll add one more.  It helps to connect your posterity and your future posterity to you as you record information about your own life.

Bibliotheque et Archives Nationales Du Quebec



FamilySearch.org online and free for anyone FamilySearch has 4,600 local facilities in 126 countries where anyone can access genealogical records and receive personal assistance with their family history. These centers include the world-famous FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City, large regional facilities in places like Mesa, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California, and smaller centers that are usually found inside Latter-day Saint meetinghouses (to include Eastern Canada).

Family history centers are free and open to the public and staffed by knowledgeable volunteers.  Each facility offers both novices and experienced family historians the tools and resources to learn about their ancestors.


Genealogy


Historical Sites Laval Quebec


Historical Society Laval Quebec


National Archives of Montreal


Quebec Family History Society




Finances:


Common inexpensive household items that can be used in lieu of more expensive items


Every dollar


Free budgeting tools


How to fight inflation


Planting a garden almost anywhere


Save it, store it, reuse it


Food banks:


Centre de benevolat – moisson laval (English


Food Banks Canada Laval


Food Banks directory Laval Canada

Free to do:

Laval


Montreal


Garage/Estate Sales:



Estate Sales


Garage sales


Groceries (Lower-cost, bulk, farmer's markets, and specialty groceries):


African


Asian


Aubut


Bulk Barn


Discount grocery stores


Farmer's market Laval Quebec


Giant Tiger


Mexican


Middle Eastern


Russian


Sami Fruit


Super C


Supermarche PA


Walmart


Housing:


2 1/2 Laval


2 1/2 Laval 2


2 1/2 Saint-Eustache


3 1/2 Laval


3 1/2 Laval 2



4 1/2 Laval


4 1/2 Laval 2


4 1/2 Saint-Eustache


5 1/2 Laval


5 1/2 Laval 2


5 1/2 Saint-Eustache


6 1/2 Laval


6 1/2 Saint-Eustache


Affordable housing Laval Quebec


Apartments.com Laval


Apartments.com St-Eustache


Apartments for rent Blainville


Apartments for rent Mirabel


Apartments for rent Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs


Apartments for rent in Saint-Antoine


Apartments for rent Saint Janvier


Apartments for rent Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac


Apartments for rent Ste. Dorothee Laval Quebec


Apartments for rent St. Jerome Quebec


Arnold Bennett Housing Hotline


Auberge du Coeur L'Escalier Shelter


Café Mission Homeless Shelter Montreal


Disabled housing Laval Quebec


Disabled housing Montreal


Houses for rent


Housing Homeless/Transitional Housing Programs (Helping Homeless Indigenous Men Find Their Mino Bimaadiziwin)


L'Aviron, Hebergement Communautaire (Homeless)


La Maison Benoit Labre Homeless Shelter Montreal


Lina’s Home (Lina’s Home is a shelter in Laval created to meet the needs of women and children who are victims of domestic violence.)


Montreal - Lower cost apartments for rent


Multi-family homes for sale St. Jerome


Old Brewery Mission Homeless Shelter



Realtor.com Chomedey Laval


Resilience Montreal Homeless Shelter


Rights and Obligations of the Lessor and Lessee Quebec


Rights and obligations of the lessor Quebec


Rights and obligations of the lessee Quebec


St Michael's Mission Shelter


Subsidized housing Laval Quebec


The Open Door / La Porte Ouverte Homeless Shelter Montreal


Immigration/International Students - Immigrant Rights/Assistance in Quebec:  (Some of these have a fee, some do not)









Current Canadian immigration news







How do I study in Quebec as an international student?



How to obtain permanent residence in Canada






Le Collectif Bienvenue – The Welcome Collective



Legal Aid – Commission Des Service Juridique



L'hirondelle Services d'Accueil et D'intégration des Immigration




Promis Support for immigrants and refugees


Regional Program for the Settlement and Integration of Asylum Seekers


Refugees and asylum Quebec Canada





Temporary Foreign Worker Program


Temporary Foreign Worker Program


Welcome and Integration of Newcomers and Refugees Laval Quebec



Work in Canada: Immigrants - Refugees


Inspiration and Comfort:


Inspirational verses from the Bible


Inspirational verses from the Book of Mormon


Inspirational verses from the Doctrine and Covenants


Inspirational verses from the Pearl of Great Price


Scriptures: online in many languages


Verses of comfort from the Bible


Verses of comfort from the Book of Mormon


Verses of comfort from the Doctrine and Covenants


Verses of comfort from the Pearl of Great Price LDS


Legal:


Free legal aid (check to see if you are eligible)

Libraries Laval Quebec:


Libraries Laval Quebec


Medical:

(I do not know how accurate this really is.  Call and see if it's really free.)

CISSS Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval


CLSC Montreal


Free Dental Services For Immigrants Laval Quebec


Free Eye Care for Immigrants Laval Quebec


Free medical services for immigrants Laval Quebec


Health and Diet



Music (Inspirational)


Alex Boye


BYU Vocal Point


BYU Noteworthy


Cherie Call


Especially for youth


Gentri


Hilary Weeks


Lindsey Stirling


Madilyn Paige


The Bonner Family


The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square


Parks and Recreation:


Concerts


Festivals


Hiking


Parks in Laval Quebec


Recreation in Laval Quebec


Recreation in the Laurentians Quebec


Walking trails


Zoos


Public Bulletin Boards:


Public Bulletin Boards


Postal Services:


Canada Post


Fedex


UPS


Publications:


Laval English magazines


Laval English newspapers


Restaurants/Boulangeries/Fromageries:


Afgan


African


Armenian


Boulangeries (Bread)


Chinese


Ecuadorian


El Salvadoran


Fish and Chips


Fried Chicken


Fromogeries (Cheese)


German



Greek pastries


Italian


Japanese


Korean


Lebanese


Mediterranean


Mexican


Mongolian


Moroccan


Peruvian


Portuguese pastry


Russian Pastry


SeaFood


Slovakian


Thai


Traditional French Pastry


Traditional Quebec restaurants


Vegetarian


Second-hand and Used clothing & Discount Stores


Dollarama Laval Quebec


Magi-Prix Laval Quebec


Second-hand and used clothing


Thrift Stores


Self-Improvement


Senior and Disabled:


Adult Protection (Supporting and protecting someone close to you who is vulnerable)


ASD autism services Laval Quebec


ASD Autism current research


ASD autism testing


Association Lavalloise des Personnes Aidantes


Canada caregiver credit


CARP Support for Caregivers Quebec


Disability services Laval


Disability services Montreal


Elite Comfort Health Care Quebec


Exclusive – Support Group for Caregivers (EN) open to all! Quebec


Informal and family caregiver Quebec


Meals on Wheels


Medical supply


Schedule H: Québec tax credit for caregivers


Seniors experiencing a loss of autonomy Quebec


Services for persons with a physical or intellectual disability or an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
 Quebec


Staying in Your Home: Help for Seniors and Their Caregivers Quebec


The PLAY Project | Autism Treatment | Autism Intervention Program


TAX CREDIT FOR CAREGIVERS QUEBEC


What is adaptive living?


What is adaptive living 2?



Workshops and support groups Disabilities Laval Quebec


SMARTERR goals - write your goals SMARTERR


Social Services:


Domestic Violence


Financial Aid


Financial Aid for Students


Financial Aid for the disabled


Financial Aid for Veterans


Maison de la Famille de Quebec Centre d'intervention psychosocial


Starting a Business:


Revenu Quebec Life Cycle – Starting a Business 


Self-employment


Starting a business in Quebec


Starting a business in Quebec grants


Support Groups:


Association Iris

Association Iris offers shelter and financial supports for individuals suffering from mental health challenges. Assistance is available by referral only.

Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Laval

  • Seniors:
  • Cancer: Ouvre un lien interne dans la fenêtre courante Cancer support groups
  • ID-ASD-PD:  Ouvre un lien interne dans la fenêtre couranteSupport group: Learning to live with my child's differences
  • Parenting skills: 
  • Ouvre un lien interne dans la fenêtre couranteLiving with a child who has Tourette’s
  • Birth: 
  • People living with and at risk of chronic diseases:  Ouvre un lien interne dans une nouvelle fenêtreCible santé

Family Support Laval Quebec


Grief and Bereavement Laval Quebec


West Island Women's Centre


Tourism - Chamber of Commerce:


Chamber of Commerce


Tourism Laval Quebec


Transportation:


Bus 


Metro


Uber


Taxi


Train


Volunteer:


Centre de benevolat et moisson


JustServe.org


The Learning Exchange

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