Job requirements Sommelier in the Mauricie Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a sommelier in the Mauricie Region. These requirements are applicable to all Food and beverage servers (NOC 65200).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • An apprenticeship program for food and beverage servers is available, but voluntary, in Quebec and Saskatchewan.
  • Sommeliers may require courses in wine selection and service or experience as a formal waiter/waitress.
  • Formal waiters/waitresses may require completion of a one- or two-year apprenticeship program or college or vocational school courses.
  • On-the-job training is usually provided.
  • Completion of secondary school may be required.
  • Responsible beverage service certification is usually required for employees serving alcoholic beverages.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Québec

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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