Quartier de l'emploi

What Quartier de l'emploi does

Quartier de l'emploi is a non-profit employment services collective headquartered in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, grouping three organizations under one umbrella: COFFRE (Centre-conseil en emploi, founded 1982), Connexion emploi (merged February 2026), and L'ANCRE. The organization operates two offices — its headquarters at 165 rue Saint-Paul in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and a secondary location at 5664 chemin de Chambly in Saint-Hubert — serving job seekers, employers, and demographic-specific populations including women, immigrants, and experienced workers aged 50 and over across the Montérégie region. Its core offerings are personalized employment counseling, career transition support, resume and interview preparation, employer liaison services, and targeted programs such as FOCUS (women), Cibl'Emploi (50+), Options Compétences+ and Nouv'Elles Avenues+ (women's skills development), supplemented by the Le balado du COFFRE podcast and a self-service 'Autoévaluation Dévoile tes compétences' tool.

The business model is grant-funded rather than transactional. All services to job seekers are provided free of charge, with operating revenue derived from government employment and immigration program funding, supplemented by municipal and community organization partnerships. There are no paid pricing tiers, no software-as-a-service platform, and no proprietary technology stack beyond a self-assessment web tool and standard social/community channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Spotify, YouTube). Distribution is delivered through in-person appointments at the two offices, hybrid/Teams-enabled sessions, and on-site participation in job fairs and community events. Headcount is approximately 41 across the consolidated structure. The organization does not have venture capital backing, a parent company, or shareholders; it is governed as an OBNL (Organisme à but non lucratif) for public benefit.

Name

Quartier de l'emploi

Legal name

Quartier de l'emploi (regroupant COFFRE et Droit à l'emploi)

Website

https://quartierdelemploi.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quartier de l'emploi is a Montérégie-based non-profit collective (COFFRE, Connexion emploi, L'ANCRE) that delivers free, grant-funded employment counseling and integration services to job seekers, women, immigrants, and experienced workers across Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and Saint-Hubert in Quebec.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB), Workplace & Career Integration for Immigrants (Credentialing, Job Readiness) (EDAAADAE)

Keywords

• Employment counseling services
• Career transition support
• Immigrant integration services
• Workforce development programs
• Job seeker assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a non-profit organization, Quartier de l'emploi operates primarily through government funding from employment and immigration programs. The organization provides free services to individuals, funded through partnerships with government bodies and community organizations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Quartier de l'emploi is a non-profit employment counseling collective that provides free employability, career transition, and immigrant integration services to individuals and recruitment support to employers in the Montérégie region of Quebec. It delivers personalized one-on-one counseling, demographic-specific programs (women, immigrants, workers 50+), employer liaison services, and self-assessment resources through in-person, virtual, and community-event channels.

Product overview

Quartier de l'Emploi is a non-profit employment services collective based in Montérégie, Quebec, that brings together three organizations—COFFRE (est. 1982), Connexion emploi, and L'ANCRE—under one umbrella. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of employment counseling and integration services rather than a software product. Core sub-brands include COFFRE (the founding center-conseil en emploi), Connexion emploi (merged in 2026), and L'ANCRE. Service programs target diverse populations through offerings such as FOCUS (women's program), Cibl'Emploi (50+ workers), Options Compétences+ and Nouv'Elles Avenues+ (women's skills programs), and specialized services for immigrants and women. Digital engagement tools include Le balado du COFFRE podcast series and the 'Dévoile tes compétences' self-assessment tool. Business liaison services comprise Zoom pour un emploi durable and Capsule-emploi resources. Express Conseils Emploi provides quickdrop-in career consultations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FOCUS Program Specialized employment program targeting women, helping participants develop professional skills and integrate into the workforce through personalized support and career development.
• Cibl'Emploi Program Targeted employment program for mixed clientele aged 50 and over, providing tools and support for job search and career development for experienced workers.
• Options Compétences+ Program Specialized skills development program for women, part of the employment support offerings at the Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu location.
• Nouv'Elles Avenues+ Program Career development program targeting women, providing pathways to new professional opportunities and skills enhancement.
• Specialized services for women Specialized employment services tailored for women, including personalized support, career coaching, and programs addressing women's specific challenges in the workforce.
• Services for immigrants Specialized integration and employment services for immigrant populations, helping newcomers establish careers and integrate into the local workforce and community.
• Services for experienced workers (50+) Employment support services specifically designed for experienced workers aged 50 and over, recognizing the value of mature professionals in the workforce.
• Express Conseils Emploi Quick employment advice sessions offered every Thursday morning (9:30 to 11:00) at the Saint-Jean office, providing 30-minute consultations for CV updates, interview preparation, and job search guidance.
• Zoom pour un emploi durable Business liaison service helping employers find sustainable employment solutions and connect with qualified candidates from the Quartier de l'Emploi's client base.
• Capsule-emploi Employment resource capsules providing targeted advice and practical tools for job seekers and employers, part of the business liaison services.
• Le balado du COFFRE (Podcast) A podcast series featuring the show 'Les Elles de l'avenir, de la botte à cap aux talons hauts' that profiles inspiring women, provides career tools, and shares professional development content. Available on Spotify and YouTube.
• Autoévaluation Dévoile tes compétences A self-assessment tool enabling users to evaluate and reveal their professional competencies, helping job seekers identify their skills and career direction.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi Comte Iberville-Saint-JeancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional partnership for youth employment support. Collaborate on recruitment activities and employment events, such as the Prosign recruitment activity held at CJE-ISJ premises.
• COGIR – RPA Les Jardins IntérieursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer partner that hired FOCUS program participant Nadia Beaundry as aide-cuisinière, demonstrating successful integration of program graduates into employment.
• LaBouffe du CarrefourminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership supporting the Marchés ambulants (mobile market) initiative that provides access to fresh, local, and affordable food while creating community connection opportunities.
• Ville de LongueuilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partnership for community initiatives including the Marchés ambulants program.
• CABS Saint-HubertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership contributing to local community initiatives and programs.
• Connexion emploicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced consolidation of services with Le Quartier de l'Emploi on February 10, 2026, following a reflection process started in summer 2024. This merger combines their expertise under one organization.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Indeed: Global online job search platform. Broad incumbent offering employment resources at scale, representing the digital alternative to traditional in-person employment counseling services.
• LinkedIn (for求职者): Global professional networking and job search platform. Represents a broad incumbent offering employment search and career development resources at scale that competes for the same job seeker and employer audiences.
• YES (Youth Employment Services) Canada: National non-profit employment services organization serving diverse populations including youth and immigrants. Provides similar employment counseling and integration services at a broader scale.
• Emploi-Québec: Provincial government agency providing employment services across Quebec. As a primary funder and broad provider of employment services, it represents the public-sector incumbent whose programs complement and overlap with Quartier de l'emploi's offerings.

Direct peers

• YES Employment Services: Montreal-based non-profit employment services organization providing similar employment counseling, especially for immigrants and youth. Comparable mission, target populations, and service delivery model.
• Options Compétences: Quebec-based employment services organization providing similar employment counseling and integration support. Highly comparable non-profit model serving job seekers across Quebec with workforce development programs.
• ProgiGo / Groupe ProgiGo: Quebec-based non-profit employment and training organization providing similar workforce development services, including specialized programs for various populations and employer liaison.
• Carrefour Jeunesse-Emploi: Quebec-based network of youth employment centers providing similar employment counseling and job readiness services. Listed as a strategic partner of Quartier de l'emploi, indicating comparable service model and target population (with youth focus).
• Service d'aide à l'intégration des immigrants (SAIIM): Montérégie-based organization providing immigrant integration and employment services. Directly comparable in geographic scope, target population (immigrants), and service mix to Quartier de l'emploi's immigrant programs.

Regional players

• Centres d'aide aux victimes d'actes criminels (CAVAC): Quebec regional non-profit organization. While focused on victim assistance rather than employment, comparable as a Quebec-based non-profit community services organization with similar funding models and regional delivery structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/COFFRE_inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/Quartierdelemploi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quartier-de-l'emploi
• Instagraminstagram.com/quartier_emploi

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Investors

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