Roofers
Job description
These individuals install various coverings on roofs. These coverings can be composed of hot bitumen, gravel, or shingles. They repair, restore, and renovate roofs. They waterproof surfaces and install roofing insulation. They work on construction sites or for roofing contractors.
Environment
- Climatic conditions
- Equipment, machinery, tools
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Hazardous workplaces
- Noise
- Falling objects
Main tasks
- Assess the condition of roofs to be maintained or repaired.
- Estimate the cost of materials.
- Erect scaffolding.
- Transport roofing membranes.
- Prepare roofing supports.
- Lay conduits to collect rainwater (gutters).
- Seal roofs and fix elastomeric membranes.
Advancement and mobility
- Qualified Roofers receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Examination.
Training and requirements
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
Also required
- Certificate of qualification.
Sometimes required
- A Class 5 driver's licence is often required.
- A competency card from the Quebec Master Roofers Association (AMCQ) is sometimes required.
Main skills and characteristics
Skills
- Data collection
- Coordination
- Active listening
- Critical thought
- Information processing
- Result evaluation
- Oral expression
- Operations and control
- Time management
- Monitoring operations
Abilities
- Overall balance of the body
- Core strength
- Awareness of issues
- Physical flexibility in extension
- Near vision
- Limb coordination
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-arm stability
- Oral comprehension
- Overall coordination of the body
- Endurance
- Digital dexterity
- Static muscle power
- Control accuracy
- Distance vision
- Selective attention
- Verbal skills
- Information organization
- Deductive reasoning
- Inductive reasoning
- Speech recognition
- Visualization
Knowledge and attributes
- Capacity to establish and maintain interpersonal relations
- Critical thinking
- Perseverance
- Sense of responsibility
- Capacity to work in a team
- Rigour
- Vitality
- Assiduity and punctuality
- Sense of observation
- Knowledge of buildings and construction
Interests
- Make, build, install
- Work manually
- Exercer une activité sportive ou physique
- Work outdoors
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Roofers and shinglers (CNP 73110)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
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Last update: January 29, 2026
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