roofer trainee

Emmax Construction Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Roofing Installer for a full-time permanent position. Responsibilities include installing built-up roofing systems, asphalt shingles, and metal roofs. Candidates must have 1+ year of experience in construction and be legally authorized to work in Canada. This physically demanding role will require work at various sites and involves tasks that require handling heavy loads. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience required.
• Must be a permanent or temporary resident of Canada with valid work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Install built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt and gravel.
• Install or replace asphalt shingles on sloped roofs.
• Repair or replace single-ply roofing systems.
• Install and repair metal roofs using tools.

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Posted on December 15, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Emmax Construction Inc.

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Job details

• Salary 30.00 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Overtime required, Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend, Shift, On call, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3465212

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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

• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Residential

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 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
• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Work under pressure
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-05

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Emmax Construction Inc.

• Construction
• 1 job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)