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Construction in Estrie (Eastern Townships), plainly.
Construction accounts for 7.8% of total employment in Estrie, versus 7.0% for Quebec as a whole, per the Portrait socioéconomique from the Quebec government. The region also stands out for a strong manufacturing sector — 16.6% of jobs versus 10.8% in Quebec — anchored notably by the Bromont microelectronics hub. Its population is expected to grow by 2.8% between 2024 and 2029, while Quebec overall expects a 0.3% decline, supporting sustained demand for housing and institutional infrastructure.
The area
Cities served in Estrie (Eastern Townships).
Administrative region: Estrie (administrative region 05)
Where it's moving
Activity hubs.
- Healthcare and higher-education institutional — major projects from the CIUSSS de l'Estrie-CHUS at Hôpital Fleurimont (the $432.5-million Enfant-Soleil pavilion opened in 2026, a future integrated cancer centre), Université de Sherbrooke, and Bishop's University
- High-tech industrial and manufacturing — Parc scientifique Bromont, home to C2MI and Teledyne DALSA in microelectronics, in a region where manufacturing's share of employment well exceeds the Quebec average
- Residential — sustained population growth in Sherbrooke and Magog
- Four-season resort and tourism — the Bromont, Mont-Orford (national park), and Owl's Head resorts, generating residential and hotel projects tied to Eastern Townships tourism
27 trades
Construction trades in Estrie (Eastern Townships).
Pick your trade to see the CCQ rate, the competency card, and leave your number for Estrie (Eastern Townships).
Electrician
Institutional-commercial · Industrial · Civil engineering and roads
Pipefitter
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Industrial
Crane operator
Institutional-commercial · Civil engineering and roads · Industrial
Heavy equipment operator
Civil engineering and roads · Institutional-commercial · Industrial
Millwright
Industrial · Civil engineering and roads · Institutional-commercial
Heavy equipment mechanic
Civil engineering and roads · Industrial · Institutional-commercial
Sheet metal worker
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Industrial
Ironworker
Institutional-commercial · Industrial · Civil engineering and roads
Welder
Civil engineering and roads · Institutional-commercial · Industrial
Carpenter
Residential · Institutional-commercial · Industrial
Security System Electrician
Institutional-commercial · Industrial · Residential
Refrigeration Mechanic
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Industrial
Elevator Mechanic
Institutional-commercial · Civil engineering and roads · Residential
Bricklayer-Mason
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Industrial
Tile Setter
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Civil engineering and roads
Cement Mason (Cement Finisher)
Institutional-commercial · Civil engineering and roads · Residential
Painter
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Civil engineering and roads
Insulator (Lagger)
Institutional-commercial · Industrial · Civil engineering and roads
Boilermaker
Industrial · Civil engineering and roads · Institutional-commercial
Roofer
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Industrial
Reinforcing Steel Worker (Rodbuster)
Institutional-commercial · Civil engineering and roads · Industrial
Fire Protection Mechanic (Sprinkler Fitter)
Institutional-commercial · Industrial · Civil engineering and roads
Glazier
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Civil engineering and roads
Resilient Flooring Installer
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Civil engineering and roads
Interior Systems Installer (Drywaller)
Institutional-commercial · Residential · Industrial
Excavator Operator
Civil engineering and roads · Institutional-commercial · Residential
Frequently asked questions
Construction in Estrie (Eastern Townships), plainly.
Where is construction most active in Estrie (Eastern Townships)?
In Estrie (Eastern Townships), activity centres on Sherbrooke, Magog, Cowansville, Coaticook. The strongest hubs are healthcare and higher-education institutional, high-tech industrial and manufacturing, residential.
Which construction trades are hiring in Estrie (Eastern Townships)?
In Estrie (Eastern Townships), Aplomb tracks the 27 CCQ-carded trades: electrician, pipefitter, crane operator, heavy equipment operator, millwright, heavy equipment mechanic, sheet metal worker, ironworker, welder, carpenter, security system electrician, refrigeration mechanic, elevator mechanic, bricklayer-mason, tile setter, cement mason (cement finisher), painter, plasterer, insulator (lagger), boilermaker, roofer, reinforcing steel worker (rodbuster), fire protection mechanic (sprinkler fitter), glazier, resilient flooring installer, interior systems installer (drywaller), excavator operator. Demand is driven mainly by healthcare and higher-education institutional, high-tech industrial and manufacturing, residential. Placement is permanent and the employer pays — never the candidate.
I work in construction in Estrie (Eastern Townships) — how do I find work?
Pick your trade, leave your number on its page for Estrie (Eastern Townships), and we text you fast — often under 2 minutes — to understand what you're after (sector, area, availability). Active sites in Estrie (Eastern Townships) are mostly around Sherbrooke, Magog, Cowansville, Coaticook.
Regional figures (employment, population growth, hubs) are sourced from the CCQ and the Quebec government. See the construction labour shortage in numbers →
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