How to Become a Heavy Equipment Operator (dozer) in Quebec
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Heavy equipment operator (dozer) is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
- Protected titles
- Not listed in the sources checked
Show the source
“Compulsory/Voluntary (C/V) Certification Required by Apprenticeship Authority Provinces and Territories designate each trade as compulsory or voluntary. Work in Compulsory trades can only be performed by certified journeypersons or registered apprentices.”
From ellischart.ca/eng/trades/heavy-equip-op-dozer/ellis-chart.shtml, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
-
- Trained in Canada: 3 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Your roadmap
Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle has no page of its own for this trade. These are the steps it gives for every designated trade in Quebec.
Tick each step as you finish it. Your ticks are kept in this browser only.
Trained in Canada
0 of 3 done
- 3 steps without a listed fee
-
Complete the apprenticeship program registration form, pay the registration fees, and send the form, required documents and payment to the Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle.
Source
“You must send your duly completed form, the required documents and your payment to the following address: Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated... -
Work in an enterprise under the supervision of a journeyperson, complete the required learning hours and successfully complete the required training.
Source
“During the apprenticeship program, you will need to - acquire the skills to be mastered under the supervision of a journeyperson; - complete the required learning hours; - successfully complete the required training.”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated... -
Source
“You must pay the qualifying exam registration fee payable according to the current fees in effect (PDF 122 Kb). Payment can be made by cheque or money order payable to the Québec Minister of Finance.”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
3 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Quebec. Source
“Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer) - Ellis Chart”
ellischart.ca/eng/trades/heavy-equip-op-dozer/ellis-chart.shtml
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec | $24.00 | $36.00 | $43.40 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $24.00 | $32.50 | $45.00 | — |
Heavy equipment operators (dozer) in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Not confirmed yet
- Alberta Not confirmed yet
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare heavy equipment operator (dozer) licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Heavy Equipment Operator (Dozer) – Ellis Chart ellischart.ca/eng/trades/heavy-equip-op-dozer/ellis-chart.shtml · fetched October 9, 2026
- Process to obtain a compulsory qualification certificate | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
1
Do you need a licence to work as a heavy equipment operator (dozer) in Quebec?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Quebec. Certification is managed by Centre administratif de la qualification professionnelle.
Getting Licensed? Get Your Resume Ready Too
Nainly pairs expert resume assessment with a done-for-you career marketing campaign, so your profile keeps reaching decision-makers while you work through the licensing steps.
Schedule a CallFree consultation. No commitment.