Crane operator · Greater Montréal
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Greater Montréal
The area, in brief
Greater Montréal is the most active work region in Quebec according to the CCQ, which groups together the Montréal island, Montérégie, and Laval–Laurentides–Lanaudière zones; the CCQ identifies this region as the main hub for major infrastructure projects planned over the medium term, with replacement labour needs estimated at roughly 9,400 new workers per year for 2025-2029.
The rate
$42.18 – $48.45/h (journeyperson, depending on sector and class, May 2025)
Crane operator rates are set by Quebec construction industry collective agreements and vary by sector (residential, institutional-commercial, industrial, civil engineering and roads) and crane operator class. Check the official current CCQ grid: ccq.org/salaire.
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
I don't have a DEP — can I still become a crane operator?
Yes, there's an alternate path. You can enter the trade through a company training plan (PFE): it includes 120 hours of theoretical-practical training in safe mobile crane lifting, 150 hours supervised by a journeyperson crane operator on site, and an integration exam you need to pass at 80%. Heads up: the exam can't be retaken, so come prepared. If you don't complete the 150 hours, you'll need to do the full DEP instead.
How many hours do I need to become a journeyperson crane operator?
Once you have your apprentice certificate (CCA), you complete two apprenticeship periods of 2,000 hours each — 4,000 hours total on site. After that, you sit the CCQ's provincial qualification exam. Pass it and you get your journeyperson competency certificate (CCC).
Can a crane operator work in any region of Quebec?
Yes, and it's actually common: 35% of crane operators travel between regions for work, versus 16% on average across all construction trades. Big projects are often outside major centres, so regional mobility is a real asset in this trade.
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