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HR software for construction companies in Quebec

Construction teams of 10–150 in Quebec need HR software that understands provincial rules — minimum wage of $16.60/hr, the 8 statutory holidays observed here, and the compliance particulars below. WalnutsHR handles all of it in one workspace, priced in CAD.

Last reviewed: April 2026

QC min wage

$16.60 /hr

Stat holidays 2026

8

WalnutsHR

$10 CAD/emp/mo

What construction companies in Quebec deal with every week

  • Remote job-site time tracking: crews scattered across three sites can't punch a time clock; mobile capture matters.
  • Trade certifications and red seal tracking: journeyman, apprentice levels, ticket expiries — all affect both billing rates and site access.
  • Subcontractor vs employee classification: the single most-audited area in construction payroll, and misclassification triggers back CPP/EI plus penalties.

Quebec specifics for construction companies

  • Quebec's general minimum wage increased to $16.60/hr on May 1, 2026.
  • Quebec uses QPP / QPIP instead of CPP / EI. CNESST handles workplace safety and employment standards.
  • Bill 96 requires French as prominent as English in employee communications and public-facing commercial materials.

Governing body: CNESST (Commission des normes, de l'équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail).

How WalnutsHR handles it

  • Mobile time tracking that works from a phone in the field, with job-site and project tagging for cost allocation.
  • Certification records for every tradesperson with expiry reminders, so a lapsed red seal doesn't delay a safety audit or billing cycle.
  • Subcontractor records kept cleanly separate from employees, with their own documents and payment flows, so your CRA audit trail is defensible.

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Pre-filled for a median construction salary in Quebec. Adjust any of the inputs.

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Estimate

2026 tax year · paid biweekly

Net pay per period

$1,921

Annual take-home: $49,950 of $70,000

DeductionPer periodAnnual
Gross pay$2,692$70,000
CPP / QPP$161$4,190
EI / QPIP$46$1,197
Federal tax$288$7,489
Provincial tax$276$7,175
  • • Quebec workers: CPP shown uses QPP rates (slightly higher). QPIP is bundled into the EI figure.
  • • Estimated using 2026 tax brackets.
  • • Assumes only the basic personal amount; other TD1 credits (spousal, dependants, disability, tuition) would further reduce tax.
  • • Does not include RRSP contributions, taxable benefits, or pension adjustments.
  • • For official deductions, use CRA's Payroll Deductions Online Calculator (PDOC).

FAQ for construction companies in Quebec

How does time tracking work on a job site with no office?+
Employees clock in and out from their phone, with optional geo-tagging to the job site. Timesheets are reviewed and approved by the foreman before flowing to payroll.
Can we track tickets and red seal certifications?+
Yes — each trade cert lives on the employee's profile with ticket number, issuing body, and expiry. Reminders fire before expiry. A missing or expired ticket flag shows up on the safety audit report.
How do we handle subcontractors vs employees?+
They're separate record types. Subcontractors have their own paperwork (contract, GST/HST registration if applicable, insurance certificates) and get paid via invoice, not payroll. That separation is what matters most for a CRA audit.
What about project-based cost allocation?+
Each timesheet entry can be tagged with a job number, so payroll cost rolls up per project. Useful for cost plus contracts and for comparing estimated vs actual labour across jobs.

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