CCQ payroll made simple for Quebec construction contractors

CCQ payroll refers to the compensation obligations every Quebec construction contractor must follow under the Commission de la construction du Québec. This includes hourly rates set by collective agreements, overtime premiums, social benefit contributions, and the mandatory monthly report. Every week, contractors must calculate payroll for their workers based on CCQ-mandated rates for each trade, competency level and sector. Since January 2026, the numériCCQ mandate requires monthly reports to be submitted in the latest JSON format.

Hourly rates vary by trade (carpenter, electrician, plumber, heavy equipment operator, etc.), competency level (apprentice vs journeyman), and sector (residential, IC, industrial, civil engineering). A contractor with 10 workers in different trades has to juggle dozens of different rates. On top of that, overtime rules differ by sector. The daily and weekly thresholds are different between residential and industrial. Without specialized software, it's a nightmare of Excel spreadsheets.

BatiPaie is the first 100% cloud-based CCQ payroll software built specifically for Quebec construction contractors. Here's how it simplifies your payroll: • Built-in 2026 wage rates: All CCQ rates by trade, competency and sector are already in the system. No more looking up CCQ rate tables. • Automatic overtime calculations: BatiPaie applies the correct premiums (1.5× or 2×) based on each sector's collective agreement. • Visual dashboard: Drag-and-drop your workers onto job sites and enter hours on an intuitive calendar. • numériCCQ JSON report: One click — BatiPaie generates the latest version compliant JSON file, ready to submit to the CCQ.

BatiPaie supports every trade and occupation regulated by the CCQ, including: carpenter-joiner, electrician, plumber, pipefitter, sheet metal worker, bricklayer-mason, painter, heavy equipment operator, crane operator, elevator mechanic, refrigeration mechanic, insulator, roofer, interior systems installer, structural steel erector, and many more. Rates are automatically updated whenever the CCQ publishes new collective agreements.

BatiPaie costs $30 CAD per month for up to 3 workers, then $10 per additional worker. The 30-day free trial requires a credit card at signup, but you won't be charged until the trial ends. Cancel anytime, no fees and no minimum period. For a contractor with 5 workers, that's $50 per month — far less than an accountant or the hours wasted on Excel.