Training
In Quebec, bailiffs must be a member of the “Chambre des huissiers de justice du Québec“ (a professional association of bailiffs), and have a work permit from this organization. To qualify for membership, you must complete a college dipoma (a DEC) in paralegal technology (techniques juridiques in French). This diploma usually takes 3 years of full time study.
O’Sullivan College of Montreal offers this program in English. More detailed information about this speciality is also available on the Inforoute FPT website.
Eight CÉGEPS offer this program in French. A list of professional training centres and other institutions that offer this speciality in French is available on the Inforoute FPT website.
You can also become a bailiff with a university degree in law.
Once you have finished your college or university studies, you must complete a 4-week course given by the Chambre des huissiers de justice, and do 6 months of professional training supervised by a bailiff. You must also pass an exam set by the Chambre des huissiers de justice. The Chambre requires that all bailiffs have sufficient knowledge of French. Classes, textbooks and the exam are in French, but you have the option of writing your exam answers in English.
According to the Chambre, the average age of bailiffs in Quebec is approximately 40 years old. This means that recruitment of new bailiffs is very important for the future of the profession. More information about the training required and the work done by bailiffs, is available on the Chambre des hussiers de justice du Québec website (in French only).
Useful High School Courses
The following courses could help you prepare for a future as a bailiff:
Speak to your guidance counsellor to see if there are other courses offered at your school that could prepare for this career.
O’Sullivan College of Montreal offers this program in English. More detailed information about this speciality is also available on the Inforoute FPT website.
Eight CÉGEPS offer this program in French. A list of professional training centres and other institutions that offer this speciality in French is available on the Inforoute FPT website.
You can also become a bailiff with a university degree in law.
Once you have finished your college or university studies, you must complete a 4-week course given by the Chambre des huissiers de justice, and do 6 months of professional training supervised by a bailiff. You must also pass an exam set by the Chambre des huissiers de justice. The Chambre requires that all bailiffs have sufficient knowledge of French. Classes, textbooks and the exam are in French, but you have the option of writing your exam answers in English.
According to the Chambre, the average age of bailiffs in Quebec is approximately 40 years old. This means that recruitment of new bailiffs is very important for the future of the profession. More information about the training required and the work done by bailiffs, is available on the Chambre des hussiers de justice du Québec website (in French only).
Useful High School Courses
The following courses could help you prepare for a future as a bailiff:
- History and Citizenship Education
- Ethics and Religious Culture
- English Language Arts
- French as a Second Language
Speak to your guidance counsellor to see if there are other courses offered at your school that could prepare for this career.
