roofer

Premium Roofing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roofing company in Toronto is seeking a skilled Roofer to join their team. Tasks include installing and replacing roofs using various materials, instructing apprentices, and maintaining project estimates. Candidates must have a high school diploma and 2-3 years of experience in roofing work. The position involves working at heights and can be physically demanding. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings.
• Must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Install or replace asphalt shingles and tiles on sloped roofs.
• Instruct apprentices in roofing techniques.
• Estimate costs and materials for roofing projects.

Skills

Dependability

Reliability

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Education : Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

• At heights

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential

Tasks

• Install or replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes and masonry or baked clay roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
• 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
• Install sheet metal flashings
• Estimate costs and materials
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Area of specialization

• Shingled roofs
• Conventional and inverted built-up system
• Modified roofing system
• Rigid pre-formed roofing system
• Single ply sheet membrane roofing system
• Tiled roofs
• Skylights

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

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)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 hours per week