roofer, asphalt

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Install built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel
• Install or replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes and masonry or baked clay roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
• Repair or replace shingles and shakes on sloped roofs of buildings
• Repair or replace single-ply roofing systems
• Repair roofing systems
• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools
• Install sheet metal flashings
• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Follow emergency and safety procedures

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Working at heights training

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Shingled roofs

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)