flat roofer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Outdoors.
• Work setting: Various locations.
• Commercial.
• Industrial.
• Institutional.

Tasks:

• Install built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel.
• Install single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials, such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions.
• 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.
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.

Supervision:

No supervision responsibility.

Area of specialization:

• Conventional and inverted built-up system.
• Modified roofing system.
• Rigid pre-formed roofing system.
• Single ply sheet membrane roofing system.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Willing to travel.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Repetitive tasks.

Weight handling:

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA).

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Other benefits.
• Team building opportunities.
• Travel insurance.
• Wellness program.