Roofer

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: At heights. Noisy. Dusty. Dangerous. Outdoors. Work setting: Various locations. Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. Residential. Tasks: Install or replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes and masonry or baked clay roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings. Instruct apprentices. Supervise other workers. 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. Estimate costs and materials. Operate CADD and other computer software systems. Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Hand-eye co-ordination. Handling heavy loads. Large workload. Repetitive tasks. Work under pressure. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Workplace information: On the road job. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).