roofer

Government of Canada - Western; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking candidates for a roofing installation position based in Calgary. This role involves installing and repairing various roofing systems, requiring physical strength and the ability to work at heights. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and an interest in green jobs that contribute to environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• Experience in roofing installation is an asset.
• Physical capability to handle heavy loads up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors and at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install built-up roofing systems using various materials.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Repair or replace shingles and roofing systems.

Skills

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 site

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

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations

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 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

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player