Ironworker · 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
$45.36 – $48.88 / hour (journeyperson, May 2025, depending on sector)
Hourly rates are set by CCQ collective agreements and vary by sector (residential, institutional-commercial, industrial, civil engineering and roads) and by whether the worker is an apprentice or journeyperson. Check the official current rate grid on the CCQ site: ccq.org/fr-CA/avantages-sociaux/salaire-taux.
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
I have my DEP in Structural and Architectural Erection — how do I start working on sites?
First you need to land a job guarantee from a CCQ-registered employer (minimum 150 hours over 3 months), then submit your apprentice competency certificate (CCA) application to the CCQ with your DEP transcript and ASP Construction card. Once your CCA is in hand, you can legally work on sites and start logging your apprenticeship hours.
How long before I become a journeyperson?
You need to complete 3 apprenticeship periods of 2,000 hours each, or 6,000 hours of site work, before you can sit the CCQ's provincial qualification exam. The actual timeline depends on how steady your work is — most apprentices hit that mark in 4 to 6 years.
What kind of job sites will I work on?
Most of the work (52%) is in the institutional and commercial sector — think office buildings, hospitals, schools. About 24% is in industrial (plants, refineries) and 21% in civil engineering and roads (bridges, overpasses, infrastructure). Residential is only 3% of hours.
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