By the present policy related to the personal information (hereafter: “Policy”), Visa JobCanada Inc. (hereafter: “Visa JobCanada”) commits to respect the private life of the persons registered on its Web site as users searching for employment (hereafter: " Job seeker"). The Policycontains rules related to the collection of personal information, the consent of the Job seeker, the use, the communication and the conservation of the personal information of the Job seeker as well as the access rights to his personal information and their changes. 

 

Before subscribing to the Web site of EstrieEmploi.ca, the Job seeker has to accept the present Policy and agree with its rules and obligations.

 

If the Web site of Visa JobCanada contains links to other Web sites on which Visa JobCanada has no control, Visa JobCanada refuses to be held responsible for the policies and practices related to the personal information of these other Web sites. Visa JobCanada suggests to the Job seekers to examine accurately the policies related to personal information of these others Web sites. 

 

The present Policy applies only to the personal information which Visa JobCanada collects, uses, communicates and conserves about its Job seekers.

 

 

Visa JobCanada is a company offering an on-line matching, recruitment and hiring service for Job seekers.

 

In relation to the services offered, Visa JobCanada asks the Job seeker, who has agreed with the Policy, to provide personal information, by filling out his on-line questionnaire, his resumé and by the registration of a video so that these informations can be transmitted to employers recruiting personnel for their company (hereafter: "Employers") and to recruiters in search of candidates to fill in employment opportunity with third parties (hereafter: "Recruiters").

 

Visa JobCanada can also conduct on-line surveys to better understand the needs, the profiles and the experience of its Job seekers or its visitors. The Job seeker or the visitor will be given the option to participate in such surveys. All the personal information given out by the Job seeker or the visitor in these surveys will be used on an aggregated basis for the compilation of data coming from such surveys and will not be kept. 

 

Visa JobCanada may also keep on files proofs of communication or correspondence with a Job seeker. Visa JobCanadawill use the personal information provided only to respond to the electronic mail (hereafter: “ E-mail”).

 

For data entry purposes, Visa JobCanada can also keep some information concerning the use of a Job seeker of its Web site such as the visited sections and the services, the computer hardware and the used software, including the IP address, the type of navigator, the name of domain, dates and hours of access and Web sites address that brought him to the Web site of Visa JobCanada as well as the links towards other Web sites used through out its own site. These data may be kept by Visa JobCanada to estimate the Web site performance, for security reasons of its Web site and for law purposes.

 

 

The following personal information constitute essential information to meet the Purposes and objectives of Visa JobCanada mentioned above, namely Job seeker’s personal information (family name and first name, complete address including zip code, phone number (residence and/or other), E-mail and spoken and written languages), working experiences (employer’s name, complete addresses including zip codes, phone numbers, occupations, titles, professions), schooling (name of the program, name of the school, complete address including zip codes) and professional and/or personal references (name of the person giving references, name of the company for which the person gives the references, phone number and/or E-mail).

  

 

The personal information provided by the Job seeker must be accurate, complete and up-to-date in order to avoid the transmission of inappropriate personal information to Employers and Recruiters. In other words, if the personal information provided by the Job seeker need to be updated, he has the responsibility to edit them by reaching the options button in his account on Visa JobCanada (hereafter: "Account"). Afterwards, Visa JobCanada commits to display accurately the new personal information modified by the Job seeker on its Web site.

 

Furthermore, the Job seeker will be able to delete its personal information and, or, his resumé at any time by reaching the options button in his Account. As soon as the Job seeker delete the totality of his Account, all the copies of his resumé, all its personal information and all information of the profile of his Account will then be deleted, except for an inaccessible archival copy via the Web site of Visa JobCanada and copies already sent to Employers and Recruiters having paid their access rights or amongst those that the Job seeker will have sought by himself for employment. By deleting the totality of the Account, the Job seeker will lose all the access rights to his Account.

 

As soon as the Job seeker agrees to the present Policy by clicking on the button " I ACCEPT " there will be collection, utilization, communication and conservation of the personal information given out by the Job seeker by Visa JobCanada in accordance with the Purposes and objectives mentioned above.

The Job seeker accepts by the present policy that as soon as Visa JobCanada will receive his consent to the Policy, the company will divulge the personal information of the Job seeker to Employers and Recruiters. In other terms, the Job seeker has to expect reasonably that his personal information is, during his subscription, sent to Employers and Recruiters, and that Visa JobCanada exempts itself from the use that they will make of the personal information. If the Job seeker agrees to the Policy by clicking on the button " I ACCEPT " hereafter, there will be presumption that he has accepted the Purposes and objectives mentioned above, that he has understood the reasonable respect waits of private life from which he benefits and that he exempts Visa JobCanada from all responsibility related to the use of his personal information in conformity with the present Policy.

 

 

The Job seeker consents by the present Policy as to which, in certain circumstances, Visa JobCanada can collect, use, communicate and conserve his personal information without his consent, notably for legal purposes, such as the control and the application of the law, the detection of a fraud or for security reasons. 

 

 

Job seeker will be able to revoke his consent to the Policy at any time by reaching the options button in his Account. In this case, the Job seeker will lose all his access rights to his Account and all his personal information will be deleted such as mentioned above in the paragraph Personal information deletion.

 

 

Visa JobCanada commits to use, communicate and conserve the Job seeker personal information and video according to the Purposes and objectives of the present Policy and, or according to the current law at the time of their use, communication and conservation. 

 

It is understood that Visa JobCanada is untitled to use the Job seeker personal information and video by sending them to potential employer in order to inform the employer of the opportunity to hire the Job seekers.

Visa JobCanada will make its best to limit the access to the Job seeker’s personal information via its Web site to Employers and Recruiters having paid their access rights. By the acceptance of the Policy, Employers and Recruiters have the obligation not to reveal the Job seeker’s personal information that will be communicated to them to other persons outside their company. They are only allowed to reveal this type of information to those working within their company or, if necessary, to third parties like an Employer from which they will have received a recruitment mandate. For that purpose, an agreement must beforehand have intervened between the Recruiter and the third parties requiring him to use the personal information collect and, or the résumé of the Job seeker solely for the purpose to provide an employment in its company and not to divulge these personal information collect or the résumé and video of the Job seeker to any person outside his company. Notwithstanding the fact that Visa JobCanada will make its best to deal with reputable Employers and Recruiters, Visa JobCanada cannot guarantee, for and in the names of these Employers and these Recruiters, that they will adhere to the limitations imposed by these agreements. 

 

 

Visa JobCanada commits not to divulge the Job seeker’s personal information and video, such as demographic profile or information on the use of its Web site (hereafter: "Information") to any person other then Employers and Recruiters (hereafter: "Third parties"). All reasonable means will be taken to assure that the Information related to the Job seeker will not be used by Third parties for other purposes than those described in the Policy. However, the interpretation of the present policy must not be considered as a guarantee given by Visa JobCanada to the effect that no Third parties will obtain the access to the Information by diversion of the security systems, or by the lack of diligence on behalf of the Job seeker, notably by the disclosure of its password. Consequently, the Job seeker consents by the present policy to the fact that Visa JobCanada does not accept the liability for the use of the provided Information by the Third parties. 

 

Despite of the previous paragraph, the Job seeker authorizes, in the following circumstances, Visa JobCanada to reveal Information to Third parties, namely:

 

 

 

 

We may disclose your personal information if we are required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary or appropriate to: (a) conform to or comply with any law, regulation or court order; (b) protect and defend our rights or property or that of our suppliers and licensors, whether or not we are required to do so by law; or (c) protect the personal safety of users of our web site or the public. We also reserve the right to disclose personal information to appropriate authorities at our discretion when it appears activities that are illegal or in violation of our Terms of Use are taking place.

 

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on the Job seeker’s computer's hard drive by the server of the Web pages of EstrieEmploi.ca. EstrieEmploi.ca. uses cookies to characterize and improve the use of its Web site for the Job seekers. Only the Web server domain emitted can read cookies. When the Job seeker registered to services offered by EstrieEmploi.ca, cookies allow the company to recognize the Job seeker, notably by his name and his password. Furthermore, cookies are used to track click streams and for load balancing. However, they cannot operate programs or transmit viruses to computers. 

  

 

The Job seeker can decline cookies. In the majority of the cases, most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but the Job seeker can usually modify his preferences of navigation to refuse all the cookies. At the time of the modification of the Job seeker’s preferences of navigation, there will be a warning advising the Job seeker that a cookie is offered. The Job seeker is free to accept or decline cookies on an individual basis.

  

 

Visa JobCanada Web pages may contain electronic images known as Web beacons or single-pixel (gifs). Web beacons collect only a limited set of information including a cookie number, time and date of a page view by a Job seeker. Web beacons are use to compile aggregated statistics about Visa JobCanada Web site usage, Job seekers or visitors who have visited Visa JobCanada Web pages but they cannot supply information to identify a person visiting the company Web site.

 

Visa JobCanada uses the Job seeker’s personal, demographic, collective or technical information collected via the Web site in order to improve and administer its Web site and to present its products and services in a more effective way for the Job seekers. Visa JobCanada may also use the information gathered to inform the Job seeker of other products or services available, to contact the Job seeker about his opinion or to advise him on the updates of the Web site.

  

From the registration of the Job seeker, the personal information will be kept by Visa JobCanada in an electronic Account until the THIRTHIETH (30e) day following the deletion of personal information in an archival copy.

 

 

Visa JobCanada commits to maintain implemented reasonable technical and organizational measures to secure the Job seeker personal information available via Visa JobCanada Web site, notably by using key words and passwords from accidental loss, theft, access, use, modification, copy or disclosure them without authorization. If the Job seeker sends an E-mail to EstrieEmploi.ca, these methods of security will not be used. 

 

By the present commitment of security, Visa JobCanada cannot guarantee to the Job seeker that an unauthorized Third party will never be able to pass over these measures of security or use the personal information for improper purposes, by hostility or by the lack of diligence of the Job seeker, notably by the disclosure of his password.

 

Visa JobCanada instructs its employees, with access to Job seeker personal information, that it is to be used in adherence with the principles set forth in this Policy concerning the personal information and the applicable laws.

 

 

The top of the Policy indicates the date that it was updated last. Visa JobCanada reserves the right to modify or improve at all time this Policy or to change it for a new one (: “Modification of the Policy”). The Job seeker may read any such notice of modification of the new Policy statement. If the Policy is modified, a notice will be posted on Visa JobCanada home page for a period of thirty (30) days, with a link to the updated Policy. If the Job seeker continues using the Web site after Visa JobCanada has posted such notice of thirty (30) days on its home page, it will constitute his acceptance of the new terms and their application of the Policy as if they were the initial terms, and the personal information related to the Job seeker, previously furnished to the Modification of the Policy, will be deemed to have been collected, used, communicated and conserved according to the new Policy. However, Visa JobCanada commits to ask the Job seeker’s consent if Visa JobCanada wants to use his personal information for purpose and objectives other than those agreed previously.

 

In Accordance with the article 156 of the Civil code of Quebec, L.Q. 1991 c.64, a minor of fourteen (14) years old or over can act alone for all related acts to his employment. Consequently, he can consent to the Policy and register as a Job seeker on the Web site of EstrieEmploi.ca. However, a minor under fourteen (14) years old has no capacity to consent to the Policy. If a minor of less of fourteen (14) years old registers as a Job seeker, Visa JobCanada cannot be held responsible for any loss or for any damages who could have derived from the use of its Web site and, or, personal information collected, used, communicated and conserved related to the minor of less than fourteen (14) years old who registered as a Job seeker.

 

By visiting the website of Visa JobCanada Organization ("Visa JobCanada", "us", "we", or "our"), you accept the terms and conditions outlined here as well as in our Privacy Policy. Please note that Visa JobCanada may update this policy without notice, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

 

Your continued use of this web site will be deemed your conclusive acceptance of the updated Terms of Use as well as our Privacy Policy.

 

You agree to allow Visa JobCanada to automatically collect traffic data that may be used for marketing analysis and continuous improvement purposes. If you submit personal information, you do so voluntarily. We will not share your personal information with third parties without your permission or unless we are required to do so by law. Visa JobCanada is free to use any ideas or techniques that you submit for service or business improvements.

 

By using our website, you acknowledge and permit that your personal information’s been accessible to Canadian employers.

 

Visa JobCanada assumes no responsibility for viruses or other destructive items that may infect a web site. Visa JobCanada is not liable for any damages caused by the use of this web site or third party sites.

 

 

Visa JobCanada makes reasonable efforts to provide accurate, up to date information, but makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, reliability, completeness or timeliness of this information. Information on this web site may be changed or updated without notice. It may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Service specifications are subject to change without notice.

 

 

This site may contain links to third party web sites as a convenience for users. Visa JobCanada does not endorse and makes no representation about the content or use of third party sites.

 

By using this web site, you are representing to us that you have the power and authority to accept these Terms of Use and to enter into this agreement with us. You also represent that you understand and accept the terms, conditions and risks relating to the use of this web site. You further acknowledge and agree that: (i) the use of this web site by you may be restricted or limited as a result of federal, provincial, state or other applicable laws or regulations; and (ii) you will act in accordance with all such restrictions and limitations.

 

You agree that all information you provide on or through this web site will be accurate and complete. You agree to pay all charges incurred by you at the prices in effect when such charges are incurred. You will be responsible for paying all applicable taxes, if any, relating to purchases on this web site. Visa JobCanada is in no way responsible for any charges you incur when making purchases or other transactions on or through our site.

 

We may, in our sole discretion, restrict, suspend or terminate your access to this web site or any of the services provided on this web site without notice to you.

 

 

You acknowledge that the services provided by this web site and all the material and information contained on this web site, including all trade marks, service marks and logos, are the exclusive and proprietary property of Visa JobCanada , our affiliates, suppliers and/or the party credited as the provider of such materials and information. You will not have or acquire any rights or interest in this web site or any of the services or other material (including all trade marks, service marks and logos) accessed through this web site except as specifically set out in the Terms of Use.

 

The materials published on or otherwise accessible through this web site are protected by copyright both individually and as a collective work or compilation. Visa JobCanada owns and retains the copyright in the materials on this web site. You may download any material from this web site, provided that you do not make any commercial use of or alter or amend any of that material (unless otherwise agreed to by us in writing), and provided that you attribute all material that you download from this web site to Visa JobCanada or the authors indicated and that you keep in tact all copyright, trade mark or other proprietary notices.

 

 

The information and material on this web site are provided for informational and educational purposes only. While we try to be as complete and accurate as we can in selecting and preparing the information and other material on this web site, all information and other material is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind and we make no representations and disclaim all express and implied warranties and conditions of any kind with respect to the information and other material on this web site, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and we assume no responsibility to you or any third party for the consequences of any errors or omissions.

 

We expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any losses or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential or otherwise, arising from the use of this web site, and the services, materials and information provided.

You agree to indemnify and hold Visa JobCanada , and its subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, agents, co-branders or other partners, and employees, harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys' fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of information, content or other materials you submit, post to or transmit through our web site, your use of this web site or any of the services provided on or through this web site (including all purchases made and all payment obligations incurred by you on or through this web site), your violation of these Terms of Use, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

Visa JobCanada is based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Use of this web site is subject to all relevant federal, provincial and local laws and regulations applicable in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Any dispute arising from use of this web site will be governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec, Canada. This includes users who access the web site from outside Canada.

 

The parties agree that for any complaint or legal proceeding for any reason related to the present Convention, the appropriate, to choose the legal district of Montreal, province of Quebec, Canada, as the suitable place for hearing of the aforesaid complaints or legal proceedings excluding all other legal district which can have jurisdiction on such a litigation according to regulations' of the law.

 

By visiting the website of Visa JobCanada, you accept the terms and conditions outlined here as well as in our Legal Policy. Please note that Visa JobCanada may update this policy without notice, and we encourage you to review it periodically. Your continued use of this web site will be deemed your conclusive acceptance of the updated Terms of Use as well as our Legal Policy.

 

It is the express wish of the parties that the Terms of Use and all related documents have been drawn up in French. C'est la volonté expresse des parties que la présente convention ainsi que les documents qui s'y rattachent soient rédigés en français.