These statistics apply to the career grouping of Other Construction Trades (NOC 729), which includes Roofers.
Workers are employed in the following industries: Construction (98%).
According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), 37% of workers in this group were self-employed, while the average for all occupations was 16%.
This occupation (Roofers and Shinglers) is part of a larger group called Other Construction Trades (NOC 729). According to the Labour Force Survey (2009), the unionization rate for this group was 36%, while the unionization rate for all occupations was 31%.