Jonquière
Figures for the city of Saguenay as a whole (Jonquière is one of its boroughs; Statistics Canada publishes no borough-level data)
Jonquière is one of the three boroughs of the city of Saguenay, formed notably from the former Arvida and Kénogami sectors, shaped by the history of the aluminium industry. It is today a living environment known for its Cégep de Jonquière, famous for its Media Art and Technology (ATM) program, and for the presence of major industrial employers such as Rio Tinto. This section gathers the bilingual guides for settling in Jonquière: finding housing, accessing the CÉGEP and student life, finding work at Rio Tinto and in the industries, and enjoying parks and leisure. Whether you arrive to study or work, you will find every step explained one at a time.
5 guides
Sources: Statistics Canada · 2021 census
Cégep de Jonquière
Cégep de Jonquière: flagship programs, ATM (Arts and Media Technology) and student life.
Cégep de Jonquière — public, French-language, founded in 1967 as part of the Parent reform that created the CEGEP network. 3,000 students full-time. Main campus on Boulevard du Royaume, near downtown Jonquière. Particularly known for its Arts and Media Technology (ATM) program — one of the most prestigious in Quebec in journalism, radio and television. This specialty draws students from across...
August 6, 2026 · 5 min
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Finding Housing in Jonquière
Jonquière rental market — apartments, homes, and neighbourhood options.
Watch out: Jonquière's rental market is no longer loose. The vacancy rate fell to 1.6% in 2025 — a very tight market, like the rest of the City of Saguenay. Average prices (CMHC, fall 2025): 2-bedroom (4½): $985/month (up 12% year over year) · 3-bedroom (5½): $1,054/month (up 7%) The majority of residents are owners — particularly in Arvida and Kénogami. The total cost (rent + heating) still st...
August 6, 2026 · 5 min
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Parks and Leisure in Jonquière
Parc de la rivière-aux-Sables, Centre Georges-Vézina, and Jonquière's leisure offerings.
The Parc de la rivière-aux-Sables — one of Saguenay's largest urban green spaces. · Trails for walking and cycling · Picnic areas, beaches, fishing · In winter: cross-country skiing and snowshoeing The Centre Georges-Vézina — Jonquière's main arena, named in honour of the legendary goaltender. Hosts the Marquis de Jonquière (LNAH), shows, public skating. Lac-Kénogami — one of the region's large...
May 15, 2026 · 3 min
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First Steps in Jonquière
Settling in Jonquière, Saguenay's industrial borough: the Arvida heritage district, practical steps, employers and newcomer welcome services.
Jonquière is the industrial and commercial borough (about 62,700 residents, including Jonquière, Lac-Kénogami and Shipshaw, per City of Saguenay statistics). Made up of Jonquière, Arvida and Kénogami — each with its own history. Arvida is famous as a model town of an aluminum smelter from the early 20th century. Arvida was born in 1926 around the aluminum smelter. One of the only towns in the A...
September 9, 2026 · 4 min
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Working at Rio Tinto in Jonquière
The region's largest private employer — plants, positions, and how to apply.
Rio Tinto is the largest private employer in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Two facilities in Jonquière: the Arvida smelter and the Vaudreuil complex — 3,000 jobs. Rio Tinto acquired Alcan in 2007. Position categories: Operators / production workers — DES or DEP often sufficient · Technicians / industrial mechanics — technical DEC · Engineers / chemists — university bachelor's · Management Many manua...
August 6, 2026 · 5 min
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