Welder · 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
$42.98 – $47.03 / hour (journeyperson, May 2025)
Hourly rates are set by CCQ collective agreements and vary by sector: from $42.98/h (residential) to $47.03/h (civil engineering and roads) for a journeyperson in May 2025. For current, sector-by-sector rates, check the official grid at ccq.org.
Good to know
Your questions, answered.
I have my Welding-Fitting DEP — can I work on construction sites right away?
Not quite yet. With your DEP, you can apply for an occupation competency certificate (CCO) from the CCQ. First you need to pass the General Knowledge of the Construction Industry course (CCGIC) and have a job guarantee of at least 150 hours. Once your CCO is in hand, you're cleared to work on sites.
Do my CWB or pressure vessel certifications give me an edge?
Yes, especially if you're targeting industrial work or high-pressure pipefitting. Some jobs require them outright. Plus, the CCQ has a Welding Qualification Fund that can reimburse your certification exam fees if your employer requires them.
Where do most construction welders in Quebec work?
In 2024, 53% of active welders worked in civil engineering and roads, and 38% in institutional-commercial. There's real mobility too: about 44% of welders travel between regions for work, so if you're willing to move, contracts aren't hard to find.
Not quite your area or your trade?
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