metal roofer
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- At heights.
- Dangerous.
- Outdoors.
- Work setting: Various locations.
- Commercial.
- Residential.
Tasks:
- Repair roofing systems.
- Supervise other workers.
- Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools.
- Install sheet metal flashings.
- Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms.
Supervision:
1 to 2 people.
Area of specialization:
- Modified roofing system.
- Rigid pre-formed roofing system.
- Skylights.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own transportation.
- Own vehicle.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Physically demanding.
- Bending, crouching, kneeling.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Repetitive tasks.
Weight handling:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Gloves.
Personal suitability:
- Dependability.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Positive attitude.
Screening questions:
Do you have experience working in this field?.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Green job:
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Paramedical services coverage.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
Other benefits:
- Learning/training paid by employer.
- Other benefits.
- Travel insurance.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Does not require Canadian work experience.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.
Supports for visible minorities:
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).