Saguenay

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 ...

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 stay...

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 largest lak...

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...

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 manual posi...