roofer

Government of Canada - Central; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Toronto is seeking experienced roofers to perform installation and repair tasks on a variety of roofing systems. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in diverse environments, including noisy and outdoor settings. Candidates must have at least 2 years of related experience and a strong safety focus. Health benefits are included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in roofing.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Dependable, reliable, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Install or replace various types of roofing materials.
• Repair and maintain roofing systems.
• Read and interpret construction plans.

Skills

Installation of roofing systems

Reading blueprints and specifications

Metal roof installation

Repairs of roofing systems

Application of waterproof coatings

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Dangerous
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional

Responsibilities

• Install or replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes and masonry or baked clay 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 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
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Experience and specialization: Area of specialization

• Conventional and inverted built-up system
• Modified roofing system

Additional information: Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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)

Own tools/equipment

• Safety equipment/gear

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement