apprentice metal roofer

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• At heights.
• Noisy.
• Outdoors.

Work setting:

• Various locations.
• Commercial.
• Industrial.

Tasks:

• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• 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.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Large workload.

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses/goggles.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Excellent written communication.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Workplace information:

On the road job.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.

Financial benefits:

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