Why become a member of the AQIII?
Joining the AQIII means being part of the largest network of IT consultants in Quebec,
(full-time students, junior and senior consultants, micro-entrepreneur) who help you expand your career opportunities, develop your business and strengthen your independent status.
Join the AQIII to benefit from multiple discounts negotiated for you (insurance, accounting service, banking service, mortgage broker service, etc.), a dedicated Discord communication channel and access to our new corporate subscription, if you have employees.
With the AQIII you are no longer alone.
Student
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Access to all regular discounts and benefits
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Access to the new Discord communication channel
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Bank account offered
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Regular
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Group insurance
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Access to exclusive mandates
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Free bank account for one year
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Add VIP option (+$350)
Corporative
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Group insurance for your employees
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Exclusive corporate discounts
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Access to events at member rate
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Add the VIP option (+$350/employee)
Essential
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Provincial incorporation
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Access standard contracts
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Financial tools and mentoring
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Free startup workshops
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Add the VIP option (+350$)
VIP option
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Exclusive one-year subscription to the Club Saint-James de Montréal for members (+$350)
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One-year subscription for AQIII partners (+$995)
VIP option without voting rights at Club Saint James.
Eligibility requirements
Any person acting as a consultant or entrepreneur (with fewer than 20 employees) in a field related to information technology may become a regular member by applying to the corporation.
Important before you join
Membership fees are not refundable and are subject to the law on drug insurance.
In collaboration with Médicassurance, AQIII offers its members an advantageous group drug and health care insurance programme.
Members must subscribe to a drug insurance plan if they are not already covered by a private plan.
Frequently asked questions
- I’m an immigrant/newcomer…: You can be a member if you are a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen (you must be able to solicit and carry out IT mandates). Working holiday permits (WHPs) are not sufficient.
- I’m a permanent employee..: Even if you are currently employed by a company, you can become a member with a view to setting up your own business in the near future:
- You will be able to take advantage of AQIII’s tools to find your first mandate;
- You can find additional contracts.
- Notion of business and contractual intelligence : check your current employment contract to make sure that a clause in force does not prevent you from carrying out IT contracts at the same time. If in doubt, ask one of the AQIII lawyers for help.
- I’m a student… : Are you currently a full-time student under the age of 30? Do you have at least 1 year’s experience in IT through work placements/contracts/employment (paid or unpaid)? You can apply for AQIII membership at a special rate!
Good to know
- Membership fees are tax deductible ;
- When you refer a new member and they mention your name in their request (in the comments box), you will receive a $25 credit on your next subscription renewal;
- Applications to join the VIP option must be made to the AQIII office ;
- Applications for REGULAR, ESSENTIAL and STUDENT subscriptions can be made quickly and efficiently online, 24h/24.
Joining AQIII means benefiting from a wide range of services, tools and advantages
as an independent IT consultant in Quebec!
Would you like to discover the benefits
As a member, you benefit from a range of services to support your growth in the IT industry.