Expériences de reconnaissance professionnelle de sept assistantes et assistant de service social français devenus travailleuses et travailleur sociaux au Québec
Each year, many French professionals choose to immigrate to Québec. Among them are social service assistants wishing to pursue their careers as Social Workers in Quebec. However, several issues of recognition arise during their journey that leads them to integrating Quebec professional setting. The re-analysis of interviews conducted in the context of research project led by Pullen Sansfaçon, Brown and Graham (SSHRC 2011-2012, SSHRC 2012-2015) allows us to explore the experiences of recognition and denial of recognition experienced by seven french social workers during their professional adaptation in Quebec. The theoretical framework of recognition developed by Axel Honneth reveals that they have experiences of recognition and denial which are visible at three different level, that is emotional, legal and social. Results from the analysis highlight that to be recognized, it seems essential that those French professionals swiftly gain the right to practice, that their skills are recognized, and that they receive support and approval in their workplace. More specifically, this study stresses the importance of having the right to practice as soon as possible, the availability of training adapted to their specific needs before and during the integration into their new practice in Quebec, and being in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere in their workplace. The role of institutions around the integration of French Social Workers, such as government agencies, OTSTCFQ and practice settings are essential to put in place the conditions favoring this recognition. Overall, the participants reported they experienced more professional recognition in Quebec than in France.
France Québec Canada Honneth Immigration Assistant de service social Social work Migrant social worker Migration Recognition Honneth Social service assistant