Top 5 reasons to work in Finistère
1 Quality of life
Living in Finistère means enjoying an exceptional quality of life. The ocean and nature are never far away – even in our town centres, you’re only ever 20 minutes from wide open spaces, and that makes it easy for everyone to enjoy outdoor activities. Working in Finistère means you can treat yourself to a lunchtime paddle, a walk on one of our footpaths after work or a swim after school.
2 The comfort of proximity
In Finistère, the average commute is only 21 minutes, well under half the national average of 50 minutes. Whether you’re using your own vehicle or public transport, it’s all possible. There are 71 car-sharing zones in Finistère, with more than 2,100 parking spaces. And if you prefer two wheels, there are over 900 km of cycle routes for getting to work safely.
3 Cutting-edge businesses
Finistère is home to a number of growth sectors, including those linked to the sea, agri-food and the financial sector. Finistère is home to an impressive 50% of Europe’s marine research, and our World Sea Campus brings together a large number of companies and researchers working to protect and develop the ocean and its resources. The research work carried out at the National Engineering School in Brest (ENIB), CEA Tech and the technological innovation centres in the agri-food industry has enriched several projects implemented in partnership with local companies such as Arkéa, Naval Group and Thalès.
4 Economic dynamism
With some 21,000 vacancies on finisterejob.fr at any given time, Finistère is one of the most dynamic departments in terms of employment. A hundred or so business networks are contributing to this vitality by encouraging exchanges and collaboration between working people, such as Investir en Finistère, the Jeune Chambre Économique du Finistère and L’interclub du Pays de Brest. With over 29,000 employers, you’re bound to find the right job for you.
Find temporary accommodation5 Coworking spaces
In response to how work has evolved over recent years, you’ll find several coworking spaces in Finistère, open to the self-employed, teleworkers and/or entrepreneurs. Some of them even have a sea view!
Find your coworking spaceKey figures
314,409
Number of salaried and non-salaried jobs in 2022. Source: INSEE, 2024
29,102
Number of employer structures in Finistère (excluding the defence sector and private individuals) in 2022. Source: INSEE, 2024
6.1%
Unemployment rate (1% below the national average). Source: France Travail 2024
21 min
Average commuting time between home and work. The national average is 50 minutes. Source: BVA survey, June 2019
71
Number of car-sharing areas in Finistère. Source: Finistère Departmental Council
Sectors of excellence
Several sectors of excellence help to boost the local economy and place Finistère in the top ranks for innovation and expertise:
Agriculture
Food processing
Maritime professions
Defence
Tourism
Health
Renewable energy
The digital sector
Banking & insurance
Finistère Job
finisterejob.fr is an employment platform dedicated to young people in Finistère. Launched in June 2020 by Finistère Council and employment partners, it is there to help you in your job search. More than 25,000 vacancies are available, including those from 15 national sites and job offers posted directly by nearly 300 Breton recruiters.