flat roofer

Government of Canada; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking a skilled Roofer to join their team. This role involves installing and repairing various roofing systems, including built-up and single-ply membranes, in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. With a focus on high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards, this position offers a chance to contribute to significant projects while enjoying comprehensive health benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Disability Benefits

Health Care Plan

Life Insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in roofing installation and repair.
• Certifications in safety training and WHMIS required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair various roofing systems using specialized materials.
• Read blueprints and specifications to determine work requirements.

Skills

Roofing Installation

Blueprint Reading

Team Collaboration

Safety Compliance

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Scaffolding Equipment

Steel-toed Safety Boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Dangerous
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional

Responsibilities Tasks

• Install built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel
• Install single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials, such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Repair or replace single-ply roofing systems
• Repair roofing systems
• Instruct apprentices
• Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level
• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training
• Rooftop Safety Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization Area of specialization

• Conventional and inverted built-up system
• Modified roofing system
• Single ply sheet membrane roofing system

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)