Roofer Specific Skills

Install, repair or replace built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel; Install sheet metal flashings

Personal Suitability Team player; Dependability; Reliability

Work Location Information Various locations

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Hand-eye co-ordination; Bending, crouching, kneeling; Large workload; Overtime required

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Dangerous; Outdoors; At heights

Own Tools/Equipment

Safety equipment/gear; Steel-toed safety boots; Hard hat; Safety glasses/goggles; Safety harness; Gloves

Work Setting Residential; Industrial; Commercial

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Area of Specialization

Conventional and inverted built-up system; Rigid pre-formed roofing system; Modified roofing system

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Propane in Construction Record of Training; Fall Arrest Protection Training Course; Working at heights training

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English