How to Become an Industrial Electrician in Quebec
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Industrial electrician is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“Work in Compulsory trades can only be performed by certified journeypersons or registered apprentices.”
From ellischart.ca/eng/trades/industrial-elect/ellis-chart.shtml, checked October 11, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: no separate route
- Licensed in another province: no separate route
- Trained outside Canada: no separate route
- 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.
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Trained in Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“To register for a program, you must complete the apprenticeship program registration form (PDF 604 Kb).”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
Licensed in another province
No separate route for this group. Source
“To register for a program, you must complete the apprenticeship program registration form (PDF 604 Kb).”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
Trained outside Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“To register for a program, you must complete the apprenticeship program registration form (PDF 604 Kb).”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
Requirements
Experience
Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of the apprenticeship program to receive an apprenticeship card and related documents.
Source
“If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will receive an apprenticeship guide an apprenticeship card”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
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
“If your situation exempts you from the requirements of the apprenticeship program, you will receive your certificate of qualification at this stage.”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
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 | $24.80 | $43.00 | $48.00 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $28.00 | $42.00 | $54.00 | — |
Industrial electricians in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Certification required
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Industrial Electrician – Ellis Chart ellischart.ca/eng/trades/industrial-elect/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
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Do you need a licence to work as an industrial electrician 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.
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