New year, new ambitions, new income goals. If you're one of the millions worldwide thinking about quitting your job in search of greener ($$$) pastures and better working conditions, consider this list of seven Quebec jobs a starting point — a source of inspiration in the gruelling job search journey ahead.
Each of these listings promises a salary of $100,000 or more on the Government of Canada's job search site. Most also only require bachelor's degrees.
Though each listing also has a long list of other necessary competencies and experience levels.
Hopefully this list gives you an idea of what the highest-paying jobs out there require.
Note that these links will break once listings expire.
Software Developper at David's Tea
#DTinsider #DTjobs #DTencoulisseSalary: $135,000, according to the Government of Canada jobs bank
Location: Montreal, QC
Education level required: Bachelor's degree
Who Should Apply: David's Tea is looking for someone to "write, modify, integrate and test software code for e-commerce and other Internet applications" and "identify and communicate technical problems, processes and solutions" along the way.
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Internet Security Analyst at Morgan Stanley
Salary: $100,000 to $120,000, according to the Government of Canada jobs bank
Location: Montreal, QC
Education level required: Bachelor's degree
Who Should Apply: Morgan Stanley says it's looking for someone with at least five years of experience in online security to help fortify the company's information systems.
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Quarry Driller for DCB Drilling
Salary: $31.71/hour for 72 to 84 hours a week, according to the Government of Canada jobs bank. With those wages, a person working 72 hours a week for 48 weeks would earn over $109,000.
Location: Rouyn-Noranda, QC
Education level required: High school diploma
Who Should Apply: This drilling company based in northwest Quebec needs someone who can operate drilling machines to participate in activities such as "[boring] large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry."
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Director of Development for NovoPro
#potash #mining #projectSalary: $100,000, according to the Government of Canada jobs bank
Location: Montréal, QC
Education level required: Bachelor's degree
Who Should Apply: NovoPro describes itself as an engineering consulting company. The development director would "establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs," according to the listing. As a representative for the company, the director should expect "regular" travel.
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Cloud Architect at DXC Technology
Salary: $105,000, according to the Government of Canada jobs bank
Location: Montréal, QC
Education level required: Bachelor's degree
Who Should Apply: Someone with extensive experience who can understand the terms in this job posting. DXC Technology wants someone who has been working in the field for at least 15 years.
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Optometrist at Vision-Ère Clinic
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Salary: $200,000, according to the Government of Canada jobs bank
Location: Val-d'Or, QC
Education level required: The listing asks for a "degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry."
Who Should Apply: Applicants need to be members of the Canadian Association of Optometrists (CAO).
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Sales Manager at Tenco
Salary: $100,000 to $120,000, according to the Government of Canada jobs bank
Location: Saint-Valérien-de-Milton, QC
Education level required: Bachelor's degree
Who Should Apply: On its website, Tenco calls itself a leading manufacturer of snow and ice removal equipment. The online job posting includes a long list of duties — it sounds like a pretty intense position for someone who's highly skilled at marketing.
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