Top-rated career coaches in Montreal
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in Montreal. Each has been assessed for expertise, clear communication, and a strong track record of client success.
Michelle Hillier
Self-discovery Coach
As a TEDx speaker, educator, and published author, I've spent over two decades helping people unlock their hidden potential through movement, creativity, and radical self-discovery. From captivating large crowds to intimate coaching sessions, I've helped millions reclaim their power and move beyond their limits. I'm all about creating safe, transformative spaces for people to reconnect with their inner flame.
Jillian Harris
Creative Industries Coach
Jillian is a coach and strategist who supports individuals through periods of personal and professional change. Drawing on psychology, systems thinking, creative practices and somatics she helps clients clarify direction, navigate the messy unknowns with grace, and design careers that feel aligned, resilient, and meaningful.
Dr John O'Dwyer
Leadership Coach
Leadership consultant, author, educator, and creator of the GettingItDone Toolkit. Known for blending practical wisdom, academic rigour, and humour, he helps teams and executives align vision, execution, and culture to deliver measurable results.
Working in Montreal
Employment Landscape
In Montréal, job seekers face a mixed reality. The region added around 23,300 jobs over the year ending October 2025, a moderate increase, though its unemployment rate remains among the highest in the province at approximately 8.0 percent. Much of the employment growth has been in part‑time roles in sectors like retail, finance, and accommodation, while full‑time work and professional services continue to lag. The tech sector remains a bright spot, with Montréal contributing to Canada’s above‑average tech talent growth, though competition is stiff. Meanwhile, select major employers are facing turbulence, such as Eidos Montréal, which recently laid off more staff and shifted away from internal game development. Overall, job searching here means navigating a market with some opportunities, especially in services and tech‑adjacent fields, but contending with high competition and a scarcity of stable full‑time roles.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
Hiring trends reveal growth in part‑time and entry‑level roles, especially in retail, finance, health, and hospitality. Full‑time positions and jobs in professional, scientific, and technical services have contracted, and manufacturing remains under pressure amid trade uncertainty. Tech roles are growing but face intense competition from local and global hiring activity.
"Finding work in Montréal often means taking what’s available while waiting for the full‑time chance that might never come."
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What Work Self provides
- One to one coaching for clarity and momentum
- Software that guides habits and simple next steps
- A structure that keeps progress moving between sessions
Why people choose it
- Builds confidence and better decision making
- Creates steady progress with small daily actions
- Makes career growth feel clear, guided, and achievable
How it works
- 1Meet with your coach to set goals and direction
- 2Follow daily guidance in the software
- 3Build habits that lead to long term improvement
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Coaches available in Montreal
We select top coaches who understand the local market dynamics and global career trends.
Michelle Hillier
Self-discovery Coach
As a TEDx speaker, educator, and published author, I've spent over two decades helping people unlock their hidden potential through movement, creativity, and radical self-discovery. From captivating large crowds to intimate coaching sessions, I've helped millions reclaim their power and move beyond their limits. I'm all about creating safe, transformative spaces for people to reconnect with their inner flame.
Jillian Harris
Creative Industries Coach
Jillian is a coach and strategist who supports individuals through periods of personal and professional change. Drawing on psychology, systems thinking, creative practices and somatics she helps clients clarify direction, navigate the messy unknowns with grace, and design careers that feel aligned, resilient, and meaningful.
Dr John O'Dwyer
Leadership Coach
Leadership consultant, author, educator, and creator of the GettingItDone Toolkit. Known for blending practical wisdom, academic rigour, and humour, he helps teams and executives align vision, execution, and culture to deliver measurable results.
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