Which jobs require French proficiency to work in Canada?

Canada, being a bilingual country, places much importance on French language proficiency. According to a recent announcement, IRCC will hold more French category-based Express Entry Draws in 2024. French professionals have an added advantage in the Canadian job market as they can find several job roles that prefer candidates with knowledge of the French language. Candidates willing to work and migrate to Quebec can benefit a lot from French language skills. Job roles like intermediate translators, bilingual services coordinators, talent acquisition partners, judicial assistants, service writers, and flight attendants in Canada require French language proficiency to work in Canada.

 

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French Proficiency Jobs in Canada

The jobs roles that require French language proficiency to work in Canada are listed in the table below:

Job roles	Average annual salary (in CAD)
Translator	$53,057-$63,852
Interpreter	$50,126-$75,240
Publishing (editor)	$64,443-$96,105
Publishing (proofreader)	$45,000-$70,411
Tour Guide	$38,025-$47,775
Resort Staff	$40,999-$65,939
Flight Attendant	$30,986-$73,965
Diplomat	$47,693-$100,981
French Teacher	$42,087-$67,108
ESL Teacher	$38,600-$76,200
Voice over artist	$57,589-79,652
NGO staff	$40,934-$70,234

 

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Importance of French Proficiency in Canada Immigration

French language proficiency is a highly valued skill when considering Canadian immigration. Language skills are one of the deciding factors for calculating your CRS points. French language professionals can migrate to Canada easily and even obtain Canada PR.

 

French language skills can help in the following ways for Canada Immigration:

 

• Earn an additional 50 points while applying for Express Entry
• Get selected in Canada PNP draws targeting French professionals
• Enhance your cultural and social experience in Canada
• Beneficial for immigrants willing to study in Canada
• Access to exclusive job offers that require French proficiency

 

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Total No. of Draws held for French Professionals in 2024

The table below lists the details of all the draws held in 2024 that invited French professionals to Canada:  

Draw no.	Date	Immigration program	Invitations issued	Reference Links
314	September 13, 2024	French language proficiency	1000	IRCC issued 1,000 ITAs for French Professionals in the Latest Express Entry Draw
310	August 15, 2024	French language proficiency	2,000	IRCC invites 2000 French professionals to the latest Express Entry Draw
305	July 18, 2024	French language proficiency	1,800	7th Express Entry Draw of July issued 1800 ITAs to French Professionals
302	July 08, 2024	French language proficiency	3,200	4th Express Entry Draw in July invites 3200 French Professionals
295	April 24, 2024	French language proficiency	1,400	Latest Express Entry Draw invites 1400 French Professionals
291	March 26, 2024	French language proficiency	1500	Express Entry category-based draw invites 1500 French-speaking professionals
287	February 29, 2024	French language proficiency	2500	Express Entry Leap Year Draw: Canada invites 2,500 candidates on February 29, 2024
282	February 1, 2024	French Language Proficiency	7,000	Biggest Express Entry Draw! 7,000 ITAs issued in French Language Category

 

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