Roofers

(NOC 7291)
+15.35%
 

What do Roofers do?

Roofers install, repair, and replace roofing systems on low-sloped roofs, and shingles, shakes, and other roofing tiles on steep-sloped roofs.

Shinglers install or replace shingles, shakes, and roofing tiles on high-pitched roofs.

How to become: Roofers

In general, you usually need a high school diploma.

To be a roofer/shingler, you need on-the-job training.

You may need trade certification in the province/territory where you'll work.

To gain trade certification, you usually need an apprenticeship or a combination of experience and trade courses.

Qualified tradespersons in this group may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country.

Many recent entrants have a high school diploma, and almost 1 in 4 has a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma.

Where to study for a career as: Roofers

Red Deer Polytechnic
Red Deer, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Parts Technician Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Building Construction Technician Diploma
Trades Fundamentals Certificate
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Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Pre-Trades / Technology Certificate
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Sheridan
Oakville, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Technology Fundamentals Certificate
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Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Trade Fundamentals Certificate
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NAIT
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Roofer Certificate; Apprenticeship
Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator Certificate; Apprenticeship
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Roofers make?

Low:
$39,520
Average:
$56,160
High:
$83,200

Job openings for Roofers

Job Seekers:
8,400
Job Openings:
5,300