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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.

MontréalLavalLongueuilSaint-JérômeTerrebonneBrossard

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

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

Plasterer

Institutional-commercial · Residential

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 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 →

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