Human relations officer: pay of $31.06 to $55.04 an hour
Title 1553 in the health network: who can hold it, required degree, pay as of April 1, 2026 and how it differs from a social worker.
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The human relations officer (agent de relations humaines) in Quebec's health and social services network earns $31.06 to $55.04 an hour as of April 1, 2026, depending on step. This text applies to women and men. To find your step, use the salary calculator, which covers every job title in the network.
A title specific to the network
"Agent ou agente de relations humaines" is title 1553 of the network's job title nomenclature. It belongs to category 4, technicians and professionals of health and social services. It is a public network title, used by institutions such as the CISSS and the CIUSSS. Private employers and community organizations are not bound by this nomenclature.
The job title wording describes a person who carries out activities of design, assessment, orientation, consultation, implementation and analysis in one or more social programs. The work week is 35 hours or 37.5 hours depending on the position.
Who can hold the position
The nomenclature requires, depending on the field of activity required, a bachelor's degree in human sciences or social sciences such as criminology, social work or psychology. The wording names no professional order. Each posted position specifies the field of activity and the degree wanted. A graduate in criminology, social work or psychology can therefore aim for the title depending on the position.
A position may also require an order licence. In that case the job posting says so, not title 1553.
Human relations officer pay
Title 1553 follows the same scale as the social worker: 18 steps. Here are four steps, taken from the September 15, 2026 nomenclature.
| Step | Rate on April 1, 2026 | Rate on April 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31.06 | $32.15 |
| 5 | $35.80 | $37.05 |
| 10 | $42.39 | $43.87 |
| 18 | $55.04 | $56.97 |
The rate in force is the one of April 1, 2026. The April 1, 2027 rate is already written into the nomenclature.
Difference from the social worker
The social worker holds title 1550. The nomenclature requires a bachelor's degree in social work or in social service, or the schooling requirements of the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec (OTSTCFQ). It also requires membership in the Order.
The human relations officer wording does not have this double requirement. The degree can come from several disciplines. The two titles have the same 18-step scale and the same rates on April 1, 2026.
What the title does not say
The human relations officer wording does not mention assessing social functioning, which appears in the social worker's. Activities reserved by the Professional Code belong to the orders. This text is not legal advice.
Where to apply
Positions are posted on the career pages of each region's CISSS and CIUSSS. An institution may offer front-line services (CLSC), psychosocial youth protection services or rehabilitation services, according to the page on the mission of institutions. For the youth protection side, see the page on the DPJ. The posted position states the program in which the person works.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a human relations officer?
It is a job title in the health and social services network, title 1553. The person carries out activities of design, assessment, orientation, consultation, implementation and analysis in one or more social programs.
What is a human relations officer's salary?
It runs from $31.06 to $55.04 an hour as of April 1, 2026, depending on step. On April 1, 2027, the scale will run from $32.15 to $56.97.
What training do you need to be a human relations officer?
A bachelor's degree in human sciences or social sciences, depending on the field of activity required. The nomenclature gives criminology, social work and psychology as examples.
Do you have to belong to a professional order?
The wording of title 1553 requires no order membership. A job posting may require one depending on the position.
What is the difference between a human relations officer and a social worker?
The social worker must be a member of the OTSTCFQ and hold a bachelor's degree in social work or social service. The human relations officer can come from several disciplines. Both earn the same rate at the same step.
How many hours a week does a human relations officer work?
The nomenclature provides for 35 hours or 37.5 hours a week depending on the position.
Where do you find job postings?
On the career pages of the CISSS and the CIUSSS. The job title to search for is "agent de relations humaines" or title 1553.
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Sources
- Nomenclature des titres d'emploi, des libellés, des taux et des échelles de salaire du réseau de la santé et des services sociaux, CPNSSS, version of September 15, 2026 (job titles 1550 and 1553, pay scale 1553)
- Mission des établissements de santé et de services sociaux québécois, Québec.ca, updated January 12, 2026