Install, repair and maintain roofing systems including shingle, metal and membrane roofs. The work requires weatherproofing skills and careful attention to slope and drainage.
Remove old roofing, install underlayment and shingles or membranes, flash penetrations, seal joints and ensure proper drainage and safety setup.
Outdoors on rooftops or low-slope commercial roofs. Work is weather-dependent and often involves working at heights and in direct sunlight or cold.
Climbing, balance, working on sloped surfaces, lifting bundles of shingles and repetitive hammering and sealing tasks.
Roofing nailers, hammers, utility knives, torching equipment for some membranes, ladders, scaffolding and fall protection gear.
Good for people who are comfortable with heights, steady on their feet and who want high-output, practical work with visible results.
On-the-job apprenticeship and employer training are common; some provincial programs include in-school components and certifications for certain roofing systems.
Assist on tear-offs and installs, learn safety and fall-arrest procedures, carry materials and learn basic shingle and flashing techniques.
Start as a roofer’s helper, join contractor apprenticeship programs, or complete roofing pre-employment courses where available.
Demand for roof replacement/repair is steady; experienced roofers can earn overtime and specialty installers (metal, membrane) command higher rates.
High exposure to weather, risk of falls, physically demanding and seasonal peaks. Safety training and reliable footwear and PPE are essential.
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