Camaq

What Camaq does

CAMAQ (Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre en aérospatiale du Québec) is a Quebec-government-designated sectoral workforce committee established in 1983 to coordinate workforce development across the Quebec aerospace industry. The organization serves as the central reference point for three sub-sectors—manufacturing (166 companies), air transport (144 companies), and airport operations (90 airports including 3 international)—and engages with employers, workers, training institutions, and unions to address labour-market needs through training facilitation, skills recognition (RAC), and industry diagnostics.

Its product surface consists primarily of services rather than commercial software: the Plan Monark survey and census platform offered to member companies; the Reconnaissance des acquis et des compétences (RAC) prior-learning recognition process; HR toolkits covering analytics, recruitment, change management, and knowledge transfer; coordinated training programs spanning vocational (DEP/AEP), college (DEC/AEC), and university levels; and an annual portfolio of publications including sector diagnostics, salary surveys, annual reports, and industry censuses. The Déplace de l'air touring roadshow, which travels to 12 Quebec regions with a mobile exhibition truck, is the flagship outreach vehicle.

CAMAQ operates as a non-profit funded primarily through the Direction du développement des compétences et de l'intervention sectorielle (DDCIS) of Quebec's Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale, augmented by Diamond-tier industry sponsorships and partnership packages. It has a small internal staff (1-10 employees) headquartered at 5300 Rue Chauveau in Montréal, and is governed by a bipartite board of 16 voting members (8 employer seats weighted by sub-sector and 8 union seats) plus non-voting members from Quebec ministries and industry bodies including Aéro Montréal and the Association québécoise du transport aérien.

Name

Camaq

Legal name

CAMAQ - Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre en aérospatiale du Québec

Website

https://camaq.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CAMAQ is the Quebec-government-designated sectoral workforce committee for the aerospace industry, coordinating training, skills recognition, and HR resources across manufacturing, air transport, and airport operations for the province's employers, workers, and training institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sectoral Workforce Committee Funding: CAMAQ is a sectoral committee (CSMO) funded through the Quebec government's Department of Employment and Social Solidarity (Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité sociale). As a workforce development organization, it receives public funding to support industry workforce planning, training coordination, and skills recognition, rather than generating revenue through commercial product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CAMAQ is the designated sectoral workforce committee for the Quebec aerospace industry, providing workforce development, training coordination, and skills recognition services across three sub-sectors (manufacturing, transport, airports). It operates the Plan Monark digital platform for company organizational surveys, publishes industry diagnostics and salary surveys, and coordinates training programs aligned with aerospace sector needs.

Product overview

CAMAQ (Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre en aérospatiale du Québec) is the Quebec aerospace industry workforce development committee. It is not a technology product company but rather an industry association that provides workforce planning services, training coordination, skills recognition (RAC), and HR resources for the aerospace sector. The organization offers the Plan Monark survey platform, publishes industry research (diagnostics, salary surveys, annual reports), coordinates training programs across vocational, college, and university levels, and organizes the Tournée Déplace de l'air roadshow across 12 Quebec regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Plan Monark: A collaboration platform for aerospace companies to conduct surveys and organizational assessments to optimize communication, engagement, and team effectiveness.
• Déplace de l'air

Products and services

• Plan Monark A survey and census digital platform offered to aerospace companies to optimize communication, engagement, and team efficiency through internal organizational surveys and censuses.
• Reconnaissance des acquis (RAC) - Recognition of Prior Learning Services Process to recognize and validate existing skills and competencies of aerospace workers, helping them transform acquired experience into official credentials for faster career advancement.
• Workforce Management Tools and HR Resources A collection of HR management tools, guides, and resources tailored for the aerospace industry, including analytics, competency profiles, employee integration, training evaluation, recruitment, and compensation tools.
• Aerospace Industry Training Programs Coordinated training programs including vocational (DEP, AEP), collegial (DEC, AEC), and university-level (Bachelor's, Master's) programs in partnership with Quebec training institutions.
• Industry Diagnostic Reports Annual sector diagnostic reports providing analysis and insights on Quebec aerospace industry workforce trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Salary Survey (Enquête salariale) Comprehensive salary survey for the aerospace industry providing compensation data and trends for various positions.
• Annual Reports Annual reports documenting CAMAQ's activities, achievements, and financial statements for stakeholders.
• Industry Census (Recensements) Workforce census data collection and reporting for the Quebec aerospace sector.
• Knowledge Transfer Guide A guide for small and medium enterprises on knowledge transfer practices, helping preserve institutional expertise within aerospace organizations.
• Tournée Déplace de l'air A traveling roadshow initiative spanning 12 strategic regions across Quebec, using a mobile exhibition truck and events to promote careers in aerospace to students, schools, and communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 37,000 manufacturing sector workers and over 18,500 transport sector workers supported through CAMAQ's partner network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Airbus CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAirbus Canada is a key industry partner within CAMAQ's aerospace manufacturing sector. Patrick Bertin, VP and Director of Human Resources at Airbus Canada, serves as an administrator on the CAMAQ board of directors. Airbus Canada is also a Diamond-level partner of the 2026 'Déplace de l'air' touring campaign, providing flagship sponsorship visibility.
• Pratt & Whitney CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPratt & Whitney Canada is a major engine manufacturer partner within CAMAQ's aerospace manufacturing sector. Claude Picard, Director of Labour Organization and Training at Pratt & Whitney Canada, serves as Co-chair of the CAMAQ board of directors. Pratt & Whitney Canada is also a Diamond-level partner of the 2026 'Déplace de l'air' touring campaign.
• Air CanadaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir Canada is a major airline partner and Diamond-level sponsor of CAMAQ's 2026 'Déplace de l'air' touring campaign. As a key player in the Quebec air transport sector, Air Canada participates in workforce planning and consultation through CAMAQ's governance structure.
• Bombardier AéronautiqueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBombardier Aéronautique is a key manufacturing sector partner within CAMAQ. Pascal Labelle, Director of Human Resources at Bombardier Aéronautique, serves as Treasurer on the CAMAQ board of directors. Bombardier is also a Diamond-level partner of the 2026 'Déplace de l'air' touring campaign, providing major sponsorship visibility.
• Air TransatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir Transat is a partner in the air transport sector. Pierre-Olivier Couture-Asselin, Director of collective labour negotiations at Air Transat, serves as an administrator on the CAMAQ board of directors. Air Transat participates in CAMAQ's workforce planning initiatives for the transport sector.
• Air InuitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAir Inuit is a regional airline partner within the air transport sector. Philippe Lévesque-Groleau, Vice President of Human Resources at Air Inuit, serves as an administrator on the CAMAQ board of directors, representing regional air transport interests.
• Héroux-Devtek Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHéroux-Devtek Inc. is a landing gear and aerospace components manufacturer that participates in CAMAQ's manufacturing sector. Michel Paquin, Senior Director of Human Resources at Héroux-Devtek Inc., serves as an administrator on the CAMAQ board of directors.
• Inflight Canada Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInflight Canada Inc. is an aerospace in-flight entertainment and equipment manufacturer. Francesco Calcara, CEO of Inflight Canada Inc., serves as an administrator on the CAMAQ board of directors, representing smaller aerospace manufacturing enterprises.
• UniforcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnifor is the largest private-sector union in Canada and represents aerospace workers in Quebec. Unifor holds 8 of the 16 seats on the CAMAQ board of directors. Bruno Audet serves as Co-chair (union side) and Josée Genois as Secretary on the CAMAQ board. Unifor brings essential field reality to training needs and professional development for aerospace workers.
• AIM (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AIM (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) represents aerospace workers across Quebec. AIM holds board representation through administrators including Alessandro Bernardelli (President, Business Agent | Director AIM-IAMAW District 11) and Christian Bertrand (President of AIMTA Local 712). Éric Rancourt also represents AIM Canada for Quebec.
• École nationale d'aérotechnique (ÉNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe École nationale d'aérotechnique (ÉNA) is a training institution entirely dedicated to aerospace trades. As a CAMAQ training center partner, ÉNA collaborates with CAMAQ to align training programs with industry needs, ensuring a qualified workforce for the Quebec aerospace sector.
• École des métiers de l'aérospatiale de Montréal (ÉMAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe École des métiers de l'aérospatiale de Montréal (ÉMAM) is a vocational school entirely dedicated to aerospace trades. As a CAMAQ training center partner, ÉMAM works with CAMAQ to align vocational training pathways with real market needs in the aerospace industry.
• Aéro MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAéro Montréal is the strategic think tank for the aerospace industry in Québec. Mélanie Lussier, President and CEO of Aéro Montréal, is a board member without voting rights on the CAMAQ board, representing industry-wide strategic coordination.
• Association québécoise du transport aérien (AQTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Association québécoise du transport aérien (AQTA) represents Quebec's air transport industry. Suzanne Benoit from AQTA is a non-voting board member of CAMAQ, contributing to industry-wide consultation and development priorities.
• Government of Quebec - Ministère de l'Emploi et de la Solidarité socialecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Direction du développement des compétences et de l'intervention sectorielle (DDCIS) of the Québec Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity (represented by Éric Gourde) is a non-voting member of the CAMAQ board. This government partnership enables CAMAQ's official sectoral committee status and funding.
• Government of Quebec - Ministère de l'ÉducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Direction de la formation professionnelle of the Ministry of Education is represented on the CAMAQ board through Jacques Demers, who participates as a non-voting member. This partnership ensures alignment between CAMAQ's workforce development activities and Quebec's public education policy.
• Government of Quebec - Ministère de l'Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'ÉnergiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Direction des transports et de la logistique of the Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy is represented on the CAMAQ board through Alberto Lorduy Bravo as a non-voting member, contributing to industrial development perspectives in aerospace.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre de la métallurgie (CSMO-Métal): Quebec CSMO for the metalworking/manufacturing sector, structurally identical to CAMAQ in governance, funding source, and service offerings. Directly comparable as a peer CSMO with overlap in aerospace-adjacent manufacturing trades.
• Association québécoise du transport aérien (AQTA): Quebec air transport industry association; AQTA's representative sits on CAMAQ's board (non-voting). Directly comparable as a sector-specific industry association serving overlapping Quebec aerospace transport stakeholders.
• Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre du transport et de la logistique (CSMO-Transport): Another Quebec CSMO covering transport and logistics, with the same bipartite employer-union governance structure, public funding from MESS, and workforce-development mandate — directly comparable in operating model though serving a different sector.
• Aéro Montréal: Québec's aerospace industry strategic cluster organization, serving the same aerospace value chain in the same geography. Aéro Montréal's president sits on CAMAQ's board (non-voting), making it the closest institutional peer and complement in cluster development vs. workforce development.
• Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre des industries des produits forestiers (CSMO-Forêt): Quebec CSMO for forestry products, sharing the same bipartite governance model, MESS funding, and workforce-development service catalog as CAMAQ. Comparable as a peer sectoral committee rather than as an aerospace competitor.

Emerging players

• Skills/Compétences Canada: National not-for-profit promoting skilled trades and technologies, including aerospace pathways. Operates at national scale versus CAMAQ's Quebec mandate, with adjacent workforce-development programs and trade-promotion campaigns.
• FuturSkill Canada (Future Skills Centre): Pan-Canadian workforce development and skills innovation organization. Comparable as a workforce-development peer operating at a national scope, potentially overlapping with CAMAQ's mandate on future-skills research and program design.

Others

• École nationale d'aérotechnique (ÉNA): CÉGEP-level school entirely dedicated to aerospace trades, and a core CAMAQ training partner. Comparable as an aerospace-training delivery organization rather than a direct competitor; together with ÉMAM it executes much of the training pathway CAMAQ designs and coordinates.

Regional players

• CRIAQ (Consortium de recherche et d'innovation en aérospatiale du Québec): Quebec aerospace research and innovation consortium. While its focus is R&D collaboration rather than workforce development, it operates in the same Quebec aerospace ecosystem and shares overlapping OEM and institutional stakeholders with CAMAQ.

Broad incumbents

• Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC): National trade association representing the Canadian aerospace industry, providing a broader industry-association analogue to CAMAQ's sectoral workforce mandate. AIAC operates federally whereas CAMAQ is Quebec-specific, making it a broader incumbent in adjacent aerospace advocacy and policy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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