Welcoming newcomers into the community, by the community
Préférence Estrie is a non-profit organization (NPO) deeply rooted in its community, whose mission is to promote the settlement and long-term integration of people who choose to live and work in the Eastern Townships.
We support employers in the region in integrating their new talent from elsewhere—from Quebec, Canada, or internationally.
Because a well-received talent is a talent that stays, we facilitate every step of the process, from preparation to arrival and integration, through personalized and professional support.
With our local expertise and a concrete understanding of the challenges of international mobility, we manage this process so you can focus your energy where it truly matters.
History
Préférence Estrie was created in 2003 at the initiative of Bruno-Marie Béchard, Rector of the Université de Sherbrooke, to help employers in the region better retain talent recruited elsewhere in Quebec, Canada, and internationally. Initially launched as a collaborative pilot project bringing together the academic, industrial, municipal, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors, the organization became a non-profit in 2020.
Today, it facilitates the relocation and retention of more than 120 new recruits and their families each year. Over time, the organization has adapted to diverse needs, a constantly evolving context, and varied international profiles, making the relocation experience for managers, professionals, and skilled workers simple, humane, and positive.