Summary Roofer, Shingles near Vancouver (BC)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "roofer, shingles" was moved from the group Roofers and shinglers (NOC 7291) to the group Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110).
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Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.
Description
Roofers install, repair or replace flat roofs as well as shingles, shakes or other roofing tiles on sloped roofs. Shinglers install and replace shingles, tiles and similar coverings on sloped roofs. They are employed by roofing and general contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$27.00/hour
Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Prospects
Very limited
The job prospects are good in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
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Jobs
59 jobs
advertised near Vancouver (BC)
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Skills
- 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
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