roofer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Tasks:

• Install roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• Repair or replace single-ply roofing systems.
• Repair roofing systems.
• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools.
• Estimate costs and materials.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

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.