Membership types and rates
Discover our AQIII membership options
Membership REGULAR
Member benefits
- One (1) year AQIII membership
- Voting rights and access to all discounts and benefits
- Exclusive membership to the Saint-James Club of Montreal
Rate
- 290 $ / year
ESSENTIAL starter package
Member benefits
Start-up package valid for the first year only. Everything you need to get started!
- One (1) year AQIII membership
- Provincial incorporation
- Start your own business in 30 days" guide
- Video clips from the start-up workshops
- An Excel spreadsheet for bookkeeping
- Industry portrait
- Digital toolbox
- Model contracts
Rate
- 999 $ / year
STUDENT membership
Member benefits
Our team will contact you to activate your membership after payment.
- One (1) year AQIII membership
- With all privileges of REGULAR membership
- You'll have to show a proof of full-time registration
Rate
- 99 $ / year
Membership option VIP
Member benefits
Exclusive and limited to 100 members. Value of $2,500
- With all privileges of REGULAR membership
- An exclusive membership at Club Saint-James of Montreal.
Rate
- 640$+tx (including your regular membership 290$ and the VIP portion 350$)
Partner benefits
- A VIP CLUB representative
Rate
- 995 $+tx
To join the VIP option membership, you must contact us by phone :
514 388-6147, poste 1
Eligibility requirements
Any person acting as a consultant or contractor (less than 20 employees) in a field related to information technology may become a regular member by applying to the corporation.
Important before joining
AQIII offers group insurance (health care, drugs and travel).
The member will have to subscribe to a drug insurance plan.
Frequently asked questions
- I am an immigrant/newcomer… : You can be a member if you are a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen (you must be able to apply for and carry out ICT mandates). Work/Vacation Permits (WVP) are not sufficient.
- I am a permanent employee… : even if you are currently employed by a company, you can apply for membership of the AQIII.
- You will be able to benefit from the tools of the AQIII to find your first mandate ;
- You can find additional contracts.
- Concept of business and contractual intelligence : check your current employment contract to make sure there isn’t a clause in it that prevents you from carrying out parallel IT contracts. If in doubt, ask one of AQIII’s lawyers for help.
- I am a student… : Are you currently a full-time student and under 30 years old? You have at least 1 year of experience in ICT in internships/contracts/employment (paid or unpaid)? You can apply for your 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 receive a $25 credit on your next membership renewal ;
- Requests for VIP option membership must be made at the office of AQIII ;
- REGULAR, ESSENTIAL and STUDENT membership applications can be made quickly and efficiently online, 24 hours a day.
So you can quickly start benefiting from AQIII’s tools and services,
get seen and find your mandate !
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.