Monic was promoted to captain before he came to Canada in 1687 where he was then promoted to the garrison adjutant at Québec. In 1697 he was appointed temporary governor at Plaisance.
Before coming to Canada in 1687, Monic was promoted to the rank of captain. Upon his arrival, he was assigned as the garrison adjutant at Québec.  In 1697, he was appointed as a temporary governor at Plaisance.