Roofer

Government of Canada; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a Roofer to install and repair various types of roofs including asphalt and single-ply systems. The ideal candidate must have certifications such as Roofer Trade Certification and fall arrest training. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to safety, as well as readiness for physically demanding and fast-paced work environments. Tools and safety gear will be required for performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification required.
• Roofer Trade Certification required.
• Working at heights training is essential.
• Familiarity with shingled roofs is needed.

Responsibilities

• Install or replace asphalt shingles and roofing tiles.
• Repair or replace roofing systems as necessary.
• Instruct apprentices and supervise workers.
• Erect scaffolding and install metal roofs.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Excellent oral communication

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Safety harness

Gloves

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Dangerous
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential

Responsibilities

• 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
• Install single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials, such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions
• Repair or replace shingles and shakes on sloped roofs of buildings
• Repair or replace single-ply roofing systems
• Repair roofing systems
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools
• Install sheet metal flashings
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Roofer Trade Certification
• Working at heights training
• Rooftop Safety Training
• Roofer Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

• Shingled roofs

Additional information

• 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 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety harness
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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