{"id":16910,"date":"2025-07-23T12:53:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T16:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpaquebec.wp.vortexdev.com\/comment-trouver-un-stage\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:27:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T19:27:46","slug":"how-to-find-a-position","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cpaquebec.wp.vortexdev.com\/en\/how-to-find-a-position\/","title":{"rendered":"How to find a position"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Looking for a practical experience position is like any other job search. Being proactive is therefore your best ally in this process for which you are responsible. Use your network of personal and professional contacts, connect with your former employers, reach out to head hunters, attend job fairs &#8230; In short, don\u2019t be shy to pull out all the stops!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This page includes a number of tips to help you find a practical experience position that meets your interests and enables you to develop the competencies essential to obtaining your CPA designation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before you begin your search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Need some inspiration before you start looking? See what candidates and young CPAs have to say about searching for a practical experience position!\u00a0<em>(in French only)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Comment avez-vous trouver votre stage?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comment avez-vous trouv\u00e9 votre stage?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AAhhitMfEmk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Comment trouver un stage de r\u00eave?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comment trouver un stage de r\u00eave?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CaoV361Wnzs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">O\u00f9 se rencontrent les stagiaires et les mentors?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"O\u00f9 se rencontrent les stagiaires et les mentors?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SPUfQAv4fbE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Quelles comp\u00e9tences recherchent les employeurs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quelles comp\u00e9tences recherchent les employeurs?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jgcB4gLQLUE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">Comment se d\u00e9marquer en entrevue?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Comment se d\u00e9marquer en entrevue?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MOzkdChAHPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-marble-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-intro\">La cl\u00e9 pour un stage gagnant-gagnant?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"La cl\u00e9 pour un stage gagnant-gagnant?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o9qDbZib34E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University recruitment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Order encourages you to attend its&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/students-and-future-cpas\/student-life\/future-cpa-recruitment-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">industry recruitment event for futur CPAs<\/a>. Some organizations from different sectors will be there. Although a number of summer and permanent positions will be offered at these events, they will mainly be an opportunity to learn more about career options in businesses and organizations and to network. Join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Order also supports many annual university recruitment events. Check with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/university-contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPA student committee<\/a>&nbsp;to find out the dates of recruitment cocktail receptions in your region.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-accordions-group accordion-container aligndefault wp-block-vortex-blocks-accordions-group\">\n  \n\n<div id=\"great-montreal-area\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          <strong><strong>Great Montreal Area<\/strong><\/strong>      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>The firms that signed the Spring 2026 Code of conduct agreed to allow a certain time for students to respond to a job offer. To find out about the terms and conditions for recruiting in the Montreal area, consult the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/-\/media\/docs\/etudiants-et-futurs-cpa\/stage\/trouver-stage\/code-conduite-montreal_fr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of conduct (in French)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"quebec\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          <strong><strong>Quebec<\/strong><\/strong>      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>The firms that signed the Code of conduct 2023\/2024 agreed to allow a certain time for students to respond to a job offer. To find out about the terms and conditions for recruiting in the Montreal area, consult the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/practical-experience\/how-to-find-a-position\/-\/media\/F33632545D7B4B11BCF60E1880FD8A83.ashx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of conduct (in French)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"sherbrooke\" class=\"accordion ac\" data-open-by-default=\"false\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n    <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle ac-header ac-trigger\">\n      \n      <p class=\"accordion__header__title\">          <strong><strong>Sherbrooke<\/strong><\/strong>      <\/p>\n      <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <span class=\"plus\"><\/span>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg ac-panel\">\n      \n\n<p>The firms that signed the Code of conduct 2022\/2023 agreed to allow a certain time for students to respond to a job offer. To find out about the terms and conditions for recruiting in the Sherbrooke area, consult the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/-\/media\/docs\/etudiants-et-futurs-cpa\/stage\/trouver-stage\/code-conduite-sherbrooke_fr.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Code of conduct (in French only)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CPA student comittees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every university in Quebec has its own CPA student committee. Each year, these committees organize networking activities for students. Don&#8217;t hesitate to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/future-cpas\/how-to-become-a-cpa\/university-contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact your CPA student committee<\/a>, since many of these activities will put you in direct contact with employers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CPA emploi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reserved for CPA members and candidates for the practice of the profession (CPPs), Emploi CPA gives you free access to a job board that is updated every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a CPP registered with the Order, you have access to job offers by using the client number and password you already use to access the Order\u2019s website. Thanks to job alerts, you will be informed in real time when new positions are posted that match your profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/emploicpa.cpaquebec.ca\/fr\/babillard-demplois\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View the offers on Emploi CPA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University placement services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Placement services not only post job offers for students and graduates, but also offer advice, resum\u00e9 writing workshops, job interview preparation sessions, etc. Contact your university\u2019s placement centre to take advantage of these tools and to find out about their career days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.concordia.ca\/students\/success\/career-planning-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Molson School of Business at Concordia University (JMSB)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cgc.esg.uqam.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00c9cole des sciences de la gestion de l&#8217;Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Montr\u00e9al (ESG UQAM)<\/a>\u00a0(in French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hec.ca\/service_gestion_carriere\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HEC Montr\u00e9al<\/a>\u00a0(in French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spla.ulaval.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facult\u00e9 des sciences de l&#8217;administration de l&#8217;Universit\u00e9 Laval (FSA ULaval)<\/a>\u00a0(in French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ubishops.ca\/future-current-students\/student-campus-life\/student-services\/career-development-success-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bishop\u2019s University<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usherbrooke.ca\/ssp\/fr\/emplois-et-carrieres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universit\u00e9 de Sherbrooke<\/a>\u00a0(in French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uqac.ca\/stages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Chicoutimi<\/a>\u00a0(in French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/emploi.uqar.ca\/emploi-orientation-candidat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Rimouski<\/a>\u00a0(in French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/oraprdnt.uqtr.uquebec.ca\/pls\/public\/gscw031?owa_no_site=60\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec \u00e0 Trois-Rivi\u00e8res<\/a>\u00a0(in French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uqat.ca\/stages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec en Abitibi-T\u00e9miscamingue<\/a>\u00a0(in French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uqo.ca\/stages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universit\u00e9 du Qu\u00e9bec en Outaouais<\/a>\u00a0(in French)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcgill.ca\/desautels\/career\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">McGill University<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-approved practical experience programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many accounting firms and some large organizations have established a pre-approved practical experience program with the Order where the trainees\u2019 tasks are reviewed prior to their arrival. In general, these programs are pre-approved because they are open to a large number of candidates. A training principal, a CPA member, is responsible for assigning candidates\u00a0into the pre-approved tasks of the program. The application for pre-approval must be undertaken by the organization wishing to be accredited, and not by the candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.wp.vortexdev.com\/fr\/releve-cpa\/comment-devenir-cpa\/stage\/comment-trouver-un-stage\/repertoire-des-programmes-preapprouves\/\">Consult the directory of employers offering a pre-approved program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"notification-message aligndefault notification-message--info notification-message--outline\"\n>\n   \n\n<p>Are you an employer looking for more information? Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cpaquebec.ca\/en\/cpa-members\/welcoming-interns-and-mentoring\/hiring-a-future-cpa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hiring a future CPA<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job search websites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A multitude of websites post job offers in accounting. Visit these websites regularly, as they provide an excellent starting point to find out the needs of the market and the types of positions available to new university graduates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to our \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/devenircpa?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Becoming a CPA<\/a>\u201d Facebook page and the Instagram account\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cpaquebec\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ordre des CPA du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>, the Order gives candidates access to helpful tools and advice to assist them in their job search or in their quest for a practical experience position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a practical experience position is like any other job search. 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