Recognized as one of Montreal's Top Employers (2025):
By Richard Yerema and Kristina Leung, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors (Mar 17, 2025)
Here are some of the reasons why CIUSSS West-Central Montreal was selected as one of Montreal's Top Employers (2025):
- CIUSSS West-Central starts new employees with four weeks of paid vacation and considers previous work experience when setting vacation entitlements for experienced candidates
- CIUSSS West-Central offers varying maternity and parental leave top-ups for new parents and offers phased-in options to ease the transition back to full-time work -- and parents can enjoy the convenience of on-site daycare services when they're ready to return
- CIUSSS West-Central offers training and development opportunities for individuals at various stages of their careers, from mentoring and tuition subsidies for current employees to paid internships and apprenticeships for students and recent grads just starting out

CIUSSS West-Central employees organize a barbecue for nursing week

CIUSSS West-Central employees organize a barbecue for nursing week

CIUSSS West-Central employees organize a barbecue for nursing week
Highlights
Industry | Healthcare services |
Established in Canada | 1934 |
Major Canadian locations | Montréal QC |
Full-time employees in Canada | 7,031 |
Part-time employees in Canada | 2,185 |
Average age of employees in Canada | 43 years |
Longest serving employee | 55 years |
Flexible work options | hybrid work option, flexible work hours, 35-hour work week (with full pay), compressed work week, shortened work week (fewer hours with less pay), telecommuting |
Long-term savings | defined-benefit (DB) pension |
Health plan premium | as part of the health plan, the employer pays up to 6% of the premiums |
Health spending account | up to $250 each year |
Maternity top-up (mothers) | up to 88% of salary for 21 weeks |
Parental top-up (fathers) | up to 100% of salary for 6 weeks |
Adoption top-up | up to 100% of salary for 6 weeks |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
In-house training initiatives | apprenticeship/skilled trades programs, in-house training, online training, mentoring, leadership development programs, paid internships |
Related tuition subsidies | employer covers up to 100% of tuition per year |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Employee charitable involvement | employees are involved in selection of charities |
The Career Directory
CIUSSS West-Central Montreal has been selected for The Career Directory, our guide to entry-level recruitment for recent college and university graduates.

An employee at CIUSSS West-Central Montreal spends time with a pet therapy dog during World Dog Day

An employee at CIUSSS West-Central Montreal spends time with a pet therapy dog during World Dog Day

An employee at CIUSSS West-Central Montreal spends time with a pet therapy dog during World Dog Day
Highlights for New Grads
Industry | Healthcare services |
Full-time employees in Canada | 5,001 to 10,000 |
Major Canadian locations | Montréal QC |
Student opportunities | paid internships, summer jobs |
Training | orientation program, online training, in-house training, mentoring, leadership training |
Annual tuition maximum | employer pays up to $1,000 in tuition subsidies for job-related courses per year |
Work benefits | health benefits for new employees, flexible work hours, telecommuting, transit subsidies |
Vacation allowance | new employees receive 4 weeks of paid vacation after their first year on the job |
Academic fields recruited
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Bachelor of Arts
- Business
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Psychology
- Public Relations / Communications
- Recreation Studies
- Social Work
- Sociology
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Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Bachelor of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical
- Telecommunications
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Bachelor of Laws
- Corporate
- Labour
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Bachelor of Science
- Audiology
- Biochemistry
- Computer Science
- Kinesiology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
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Community College Diploma
- Accounting
- Business
- Child Care / Education
- Computer Science
- Dietitian / Nutrition
- Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
- Nursing (RN)
- Nursing (RNA / RPN)
- Office Administration
- Pharmacy Technician
- Purchasing / Logistics
- Radiation Therapy
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation / Physical Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Secretarial
- Social Worker / DSW
- Ultrasound Technician
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Doctorate (Arts)
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
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Doctorate (Science)
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy / Kinesiology
- Pharmacy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
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Master of Arts
- Economics
- Human Resources
- Industrial Relations
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sociology
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Master of Business Administration
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Information Systems
- Marketing
- Public Administration
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Master of Education
- Administration
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Master of Engineering
- Architectural / Building / Construction
- Computer Engineering
- Industrial Design
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical
- Telecommunications
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Master of Science
- Nursing / Health Administration
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Speech Pathology
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Professional Accreditation
- Accounting (CA)
- Accounting (CGA)
- Accounting (CMA)
- Certified Nutrition Manager (CSNM)
- Human Resources (CHRP, CEBS)
- Logistics (CITT, CIFFA)
- Microsoft Certifications
- Professional Engineer
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Secondary Education
- High School Diploma
Recruits at these schools
- McGill University
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke