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Social worker in Quebec

A social worker assesses people's situations, helps them solve social and personal problems and works with families, groups and communities. In Quebec, 19,000 people worked in this job in 2024, and Québec.ca rates job prospects as excellent for 2025-2029. You need a bachelor's degree in social work or social service and membership in the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux to use the title.

Checked November 2, 2026.

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What a social worker does

According to Québec.ca, social workers assess people's situations and determine the services they need, counsel clients, develop and evaluate help, prevention and intervention programs, investigate cases of child abuse or neglect and take protective measures, and provide mediation and psychosocial assessment services.

Where social workers work

Québec.ca lists hospitals, school service centres, social service organizations, child protection services, correctional facilities, community organizations, employee assistance programs and First Nations band councils. Some are self-employed. Health care accounts for 64% of jobs and social assistance for 21%.

Training and salary

The bachelor's degree in social service or social work is offered at Laval, McGill, Université de Montréal, Sherbrooke and the Université du Québec network. Québec.ca reports an 88.8% placement rate for the bachelor's degree. In the public network, the salary ranges from $31.06 to $55.04 an hour as of April 1, 2026. For the whole market, Québec.ca gives a median hourly wage of $39.00, based on 2023 to 2025.

Frequently asked questions

How do you become a social worker in Quebec?

You need a bachelor's degree in social work or social service from a recognized university, then registration with the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec. The title is reserved for members of the Order, according to Québec.ca.

How much does a social worker earn in Quebec?

In the public network, $31.06 to $55.04 an hour as of April 1, 2026, depending on the step. Québec.ca gives a median wage of $39.00 an hour for the whole market.

Are there jobs for social workers in Quebec?

Yes. Québec.ca rates job prospects as excellent for 2025-2029 across Quebec.

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