roofer

Government of Canada; Bedford; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a skilled roofing installer to join their team. The role involves installing and repairing various types of roofing systems across multiple locations, requiring physical stamina and specific certifications. Ideal candidates will have a strong focus on client satisfaction and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• First Aid Certificate required.
• Scaffolding Certification required.
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course required.

Responsibilities

• Install built-up roofing systems and various roofing materials.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.
• Repair and replace roofing systems as needed.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• 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
• Install roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair or replace shingles and shakes on sloped roofs of buildings
• Repair or replace single-ply roofing systems
• Repair roofing systems
• Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level
• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools
• Install sheet metal flashings
• Estimate costs and materials
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Scaffolding Certification
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization Specialization or experience

• Copper or metal roofs

Area of specialization

• Shingled roofs

Additional information Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

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