Construction · Greater Montréal
Construction in Greater Montréal, plainly.
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 area
Cities served in Greater Montréal.
Administrative region: Montréal, Laval, Montérégie, Laurentides, Lanaudière
Where it's moving
Activity hubs.
- Civil engineering and public transit (rehabilitation of the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine bridge-tunnel by the Renouveau La Fontaine consortium — $2.796B, both tubes reopening in autumn 2026 and works completed in 2027; CDPQ Infra's Réseau express métropolitain, 23 of 27 stations in service with construction under way toward Montréal-Trudeau airport; reconstruction of the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge between Senneville and Vaudreuil-Dorion, $2.3B)
- Institutional and healthcare (modernization of Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont, led by Santé Québec Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal — foundation concrete pours since January 2026, structural work through autumn 2026)
- Multi-unit residential
- Industrial
- Renovation and urban infrastructure maintenance
27 trades
Construction trades in Greater Montréal.
Pick your trade to see the CCQ rate, the competency card, and leave your number for Greater Montréal.
Electrician
Institutional-commercial · Industrial · Civil engineering and roads
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
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
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 Greater Montréal, plainly.
Where is construction most active in Greater Montréal?
In Greater Montréal, activity centres on Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, Saint-Jérôme. The strongest hubs are civil engineering and public transit, institutional and healthcare, multi-unit residential.
Which construction trades are hiring in Greater Montréal?
In Greater Montréal, 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 civil engineering and public transit, institutional and healthcare, multi-unit residential. Placement is permanent and the employer pays — never the candidate.
I work in construction in Greater Montréal — how do I find work?
Pick your trade, leave your number on its page for Greater Montréal, and we text you fast — often under 2 minutes — to understand what you're after (sector, area, availability). Active sites in Greater Montréal are mostly around Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, Saint-Jérôme.
Regional figures (employment, population growth, hubs) are sourced from the CCQ and the Quebec government. See the construction labour shortage in numbers →
Other regions
Construction elsewhere in Quebec.
Employers
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