In collaboration with Tourisme Baie-James and regional tourism associations, the CQRHT is conducting a comprehensive diagnostic to better understand workforce realities, business needs, and the skills required to support the sustainable development of northern tourism.
Nord-du-Quebec Regional Diagnostic
Understanding the skills that will make a difference in northern territories.
Challenges Redefining
Northern Tourism
Demographics
Recruitment pools are shrinking.
Youth sometimes leave the region.
Communities are evolving.
New Clienteles
Visitors are looking for more:
- Authenticity
- Meaningful encounters
- Culture
- Local experiences
Community Development
Tourism is becoming a driver for maintaining:
- Services
- Jobs
- Businesses
- Quality of life
Photo credit : Alysson Gallant
What We Aim to Understand
This diagnostic goes beyond simply identifying needs; it seeks to recognize a specific local connection to the region.
What we want to better document :
- The profile of tourism businesses
- Current and future workforce needs
- Attraction and retention challenges
- Skill development needs
- Corporate training culture
- Northern and Indigenous specificities
Photo credit : Dany Vachon
Diagnostic Rollout
June 2026 – March 2027
For businesses, organizations, workers,
and communities wishing to participate in the diagnostic
Leave us your contact information and we will reach out to you.
Tourisme Baie James
Contact : [email protected]
Phone : +1 888-748-8140
Eeyou Istchee Tourism
Contact : [email protected]
Phone : +1 888 268-2682
Nunavik Tourism
Contact : [email protected]
Phone : +1 819-964-2876
With the financial support of the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity
