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Learn more about SAQ Société des alcools du Québec
The Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) is a government corporation whose mandate is to sell alcoholic beverages and whose mission is to provide superior service to the Quebec public by offering a broad range of quality products.
The SAQ provides a major income stream to the Quebec and federal governments in the form of taxes and duties. It also makes a dividend payment to the Quebec government. Its sole shareholder is the Quebec Finance Department.
Do you want to make your mark in a high-profile, well-performing Quebec company committed to sustainable development? Would you like to be part of a talented team whose know-how is legendary? Enter a world of discovery!
YOU WILL BE PART... OF A TALENTED TEAM RENOWNED FOR ITS KNOW-HOW
- 7,500 employees enthusiastic about the company’s business and products
- A high standard of customer service and a customer satisfaction rate of 94%
- A major player in procurement: 11,500 products from 2,700 suppliers in 66 countries
A RETAILER WITH A STRONG PERFORMANCE RECORD
- A network of some 400 outlets across Quebec
- $3 billion in annual sales and nearly $1 billion in net earnings
A GOVERNMENT CORPORATION THAT MAKES A REAL CONTRIBUTION TO QUEBEC’S COMMUNITY LIFE
- The first retailer to have stopped offering plastic bags
- A company that has adopted eco-responsible practices in all its renovation and construction projects
- A government corporation involved with 500 organizations through its $7.4 million donation and sponsorship program
Work environment
Vision: to become a world leader in the selection and sale of wines and spirits.
Values: the following six values guide the SAQ in managing its business. They form the basis of the company’s culture and inform its employees’ decisions.
- Enthusiasm
The communicative enthusiasm that SAQ employees share for the world of wines and spirits, service and for providing advice to customers. - Respect
The recognition we show for others and their contributions. - Responsibility
Fully assuming our role as business professionals, in particular by prudently managing public funds, committing to our sustainable development objectives and applying our sales ethic. - Integrity
Working with a constant concern for transparency and honesty. - Cooperation
Working as a team, pulling in the same direction, moving toward the same goal. - Balance
What we seek to achieve between our commercial responsibility and our social responsibility.
