Roofer

Roofers are tradespeople who enjoy working with their hands in a unique environment. They don’t shy away from heights or hard work, and they take great satisfaction in doing precise and important work

As a Roofer, you’ll install, repair and replace flat roofs and shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on all types of buildings.  

You’ll demonstrate your hands-on and precise work method as you prepare roofs and conduct repairs and installation. Whether working with a team or independently, you’ll use your skills to plan site layouts and see your efforts unfold in a finished product. 

What You'll Learn

  • How to install and repair single-ply roofing systems, shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles 
  • How to install sheet metal flashings  
  • How to install, repair or replace roofing systems 
  • How to apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces 
  • How to set up scaffolding 
  • How to estimate materials required and quote costs 

Key Job Skills

  • Dexterity 
  • Specialized tool use 
  • Materials estimating and ordering 
  • Roofing replacement preparation 
  • Roofing system installation  

Technical Training

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

Technical Training 15 weeks over 3 years
Work-Based Training
4950 HOURS
General Skills
Athletic Collaborative Mathematical Precise Tactile

Program Updates

Program Information and Resources

In effect starting September 1, 2022

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Roofers install, repair, maintain and replace roofing systems. They work with membrane roofing systems that consist of a variety of materials with different application methods. They install, replace, maintain, and repair shingles, slates, shakes, roofing tiles, sheet metal and other pre-formed sheeting on sloped roofs. They also weatherproof, waterproof and damp-proof roofing surfaces, foundation walls, floor slabs and bridge decks. The work environment is exposed and may vary from extreme cold to extreme heat. 

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Exam Information and Resources

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March 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2020 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)) A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2012 National Occupational Analysis (NOA) and 2020 RSOS can be found here.

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Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

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If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.