A career in construction awaits you!
The construction industry is an ever-present and essential part of our lives. Just look around you and you’ll understand why.
A family home, a hospital, a school or an office building—they were all built by construction workers and contractors.
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The construction industry, a significant part of Quebec’s economy
One of Quebec’s strongest economic drivers
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1 in 15 jobs is construction-related
Benefited from investments of $66 billion in 2023
17,000 more workers are needed each year to secure the future of the workforce
There are over 27,500 construction employers
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An exciting and rewarding career!
There are people in 25 trades and 6 specialized occupations working on Québec construction sites. Here’s an overview:
Trade Hourly rate (May 2023) Employment prospects Estimated needs (by 2025) Carpenter-Joiner Between $23.61 and $43.42 Very good 3,600 Sheet metal worker/Tinsmith Between $24.70 and $44.29 Excellent 370 Refrigeration mechanic Between $20.58 and $43.96 Very good 330 Heavy equipment operator Between $31.49 and $41.76 Excellent 400 Shovel operator Between $32.54 and $44.61 Very good 400 Discover the job prospects for all the trades and occupations at careerinconstruction.com.
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Attractive benefits few other industries can match!
Time for leisure activities as of your first year of employment
- 4 weeks vacation;
- 8 public holidays.
Comprehensive insurance coverage
- Health insurance (prescription drugs, glasses, dental care, medical emergencies abroad, etc.);
- Life insurance;
- Salary insurance.
An attractive pension plan
- Contributions made by you and your employer;
- One of Quebec’s largest pension funds.
A varied range of free vocational training courses
- Nearly 500 career development activities to enhance your knowledge and develop your skills over the course of your career;
- Allowances may be available (e.g. to cover travel and accommodation expenses).
A field for everyone
- There are a number of support and inclusion measures aimed at diversifying the workforce, notably through the Programme d’accès et à l’égalité des femmes dans l’industrie de la construction (PAEF – Women’s Access and Equality Program in the Construction Industry).
Find out today how to obtain your apprentice competency certificate (ACC) or occupation competency certificate (OCC) depending on whether you hold or are in the process of obtaining:
- your Skills Training Certificate (AEP)
- your diploma of vocational studies (DEP) for a trade
- your diploma of vocational studies (DEP) for a specialized occupation
If you’re currently studying for a DVS for a trade, you should know that you canobtain a student ACC allowing you to work on construction sites during your studies.
A world of possibilities awaits you in the construction industry
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