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Construction in Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area), plainly.
Construction accounts for 6.7% of employment in the Capitale-Nationale, slightly below the 7.0% Quebec average, per the Portrait socioéconomique from the Quebec government (quebec.ca). The region stands out for projected population growth of 2.7% between 2024 and 2029 — while Quebec as a whole is expected to decline by 0.3% — and for a regional GDP of $51.5 billion in 2023, up 6.5%, driven by major institutional projects and the launch of the Québec City tramway project.
The area
Cities served in Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area).
Administrative region: Capitale-Nationale (administrative region 03)
Where it's moving
Activity hubs.
- Institutional and healthcare (new hospital complex for the CHU de Québec–Université Laval, merging the Hôtel-Dieu de Québec and the Hôpital de l'Enfant-Jésus, 174,983 m² of new construction)
- Civil engineering and public transit (Québec City tramway project, in preliminary works since 2024-2025, targeted for delivery in 2033)
- Residential and multi-unit housing (population growth concentrated around Québec City, notably in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures and L'Ancienne-Lorette)
- Port and industrial (new deepwater terminal at Baie de Beauport, confirmed by the federal government in April 2026 and operated by the QSL marine group)
- Heritage and resort tourism (Vieux-Québec, the Charlevoix tourism area around Baie-Saint-Paul and La Malbaie)
27 trades
Construction trades in Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area).
Pick your trade to see the CCQ rate, the competency card, and leave your number for Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area).
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 Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area), plainly.
Where is construction most active in Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area)?
In Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area), activity centres on Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L'Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Raymond. The strongest hubs are institutional and healthcare, civil engineering and public transit, residential and multi-unit housing.
Which construction trades are hiring in Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area)?
In Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area), 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 institutional and healthcare, civil engineering and public transit, residential and multi-unit housing. Placement is permanent and the employer pays — never the candidate.
I work in construction in Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area) — how do I find work?
Pick your trade, leave your number on its page for Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area), and we text you fast — often under 2 minutes — to understand what you're after (sector, area, availability). Active sites in Capitale-Nationale (Quebec City area) are mostly around Québec, Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, L'Ancienne-Lorette, Saint-Raymond.
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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Construction elsewhere in Quebec.
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