Heavy equipment mechanic · 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
$47.57 / hour (journeyperson, civil engineering and roads, May 2025)
Hourly rates are set by CCQ collective agreements and vary by sector: $47.57/h in civil engineering and roads, $46.61/h in industrial and institutional-commercial, $43.91/h in residential (journeyperson rate, May 2025). Check the official grid and wage rate tool at ccq.org for current amounts and apprentice rates by period.
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
I have my DEP in Heavy Equipment Mechanics. How do I get into construction?
With your DEP, you can apply for your apprentice competency certificate (CCA) from the CCQ as soon as you have a job guarantee from an employer (minimum 150 hours over 3 months). From there, you're looking at 6,000 apprenticeship hours split across three periods of 2,000 hours each, then the provincial qualification exam to become a journeyperson.
Will I have to work far from home?
It's possible: 42% of heavy equipment mechanics work in a region different from where they live. Civil engineering and roads sites, which make up 84% of the trade's work volume, are often out in the regions. It's a reality of the trade, but it can also mean interesting projects and good per diems.
What does a journeyperson heavy equipment mechanic earn?
As of May 2025, the journeyperson hourly rate is $47.57/h in civil engineering and roads, $46.61/h in industrial and institutional-commercial. Journeypersons who worked at least 500 hours in the year averaged an annual salary of $98,873 in 2024. Check the official grid at ccq.org for current rates.
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