roofer

Government of Canada; Richmond; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a skilled roofer to install and repair various roofing systems. The role requires extensive travel and the ability to work with multiple materials, ensuring quality and compliance with specifications. Candidates should have relevant experience and be able to read blueprints effectively.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma required

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma required

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

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

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.
• Install single-ply roofing systems 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.
• 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.