How to Become a Truck and Transport Mechanic in Quebec
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Truck and transport mechanic is a compulsory trade in Quebec. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“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/truck-transport-mech/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”
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”
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”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...
Requirements
Other
You must be hired by a company in order to complete the apprenticeship program.
Source
“If you are looking for a job, you must be hired by a company in order to complete the apprenticeship program.”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated...You must carry a valid apprentice card at all times during the apprenticeship.
Source
“You must carry a valid apprentice card at all times.”
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 you reside in Québec, you can work elsewhere in Canada if your certificate of professional qualification is valid in other provinces.”
quebec.ca/en/employment/working-outside-quebec/work-canada/red-seal
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
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qualifying exam
Source
“Once these three requirements have been met, you will be eligible to take the qualifying exam.”
quebec.ca/en/employment/learn-trade-occupation/practising-regulated... -
Red Seal exam
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 | $20.00 | $28.00 | $40.00 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $19.00 | $29.89 | $43.27 | — |
Trucks and transport mechanics in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Certification required
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Certification required
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Compare truck and transport mechanic licensing across Canada
Sources checked
- Truck and Transport Mechanic - Ellis Chart ellischart.ca/eng/trades/truck-transport-mech/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
- Facilitating Interprovincial Mobility Through the Red Seal Program | Gouvernement du Québec quebec.ca/en/employment/working-outside-quebec/work-canada/red-seal · fetched October 11, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a truck and transport mechanic 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.
Which exams are required?
qualifying exam, Red Seal exam.
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