Roofing Labourer

**Job Description Tasks**:
Material Handling: Assist in the loading and unloading of roofing materials, tools, and equipment at the job site. Transport materials to the appropriate location on the roof.

Site Preparation: Prepare the work area by clearing debris, setting up safety barriers, and ensuring the area is safe and accessible for roofing tasks.

Tools and Equipment: Maintain and organize roofing tools and equipment. Hand tools, ladders, safety harnesses, and power tools are commonly used in roofing projects.

Roofing Installation: Support roofers in installing various roofing materials, such as shingles, tiles, metal sheets, or other roofing systems, based on project specifications.

Tear-off and Disposal: Participate in the removal of old or damaged roofing materials (tear-off) and ensure proper disposal of debris.

Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and other team members. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Repair and Maintenance: Assist in repairing and maintaining existing roofs, including fixing leaks, replacing damaged sections, and reinforcing weak areas.

Cleanup: Clean the work area and dispose of waste materials at the end of each workday.

Communication: Maintain effective communication with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure a smooth workflow.

Learning and Growth: Take the opportunity to learn and improve roofing skills through on-the-job training and by observing experienced roofer

**Area of specialization**
- Shingled roofs
- Skylights
- Modified roofing
- Hot Work
- Heat welding, open flames and sparks
- Welding
- Repairs and retrofit

**Certificates, Licenses, Memberships, and Courses**:

- First Aid (Level 1 and Level 3 an asset)
- WHMIS
- Fall Arrest Protection and Safety Training Course

**Requirements**:

- Physical fitness and stamina to handle the demanding nature of the job, including lifting heavy materials and working at heights.
- Ability to follow instructions carefully and work effectively as part of a team.
- Basic knowledge of roofing materials, tools, and techniques is beneficial but not always required, as on-the-job training is common.
- Safety-conscious mindset and willingness to comply with all safety regulations and procedures.
- Reliable and punctual, as roofing projects often operate on tight schedules.
- Flexibility to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- A valid driver's license might be required in some cases to transport materials to and from job sites.

**Personal suitability**
- Excellent oral communication
- Reliability
- Dependability
- Works well in individually as well as in a team/ partner setting
- Team player

**Work site environment**
- At heights
- Noisy
- Outdoors

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Fast passed environment
- Ability to lift minimum 50 lbs

**Work setting**
- Various locations
- Work is outdoors in various weather conditions
- Commercial
- Residential

**Own Tools/ Equipment**
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Steeled toes safety boots
- Safety harness
- hard hat

**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own Vehicle
- Valid Drivers License

**Job Types**:

- Full-time
- Overtime
- Permanent

**Compensation**:

- $25.00-$35.00 per hour (based on experience)

**Schedule**:

- 8-12 hour shifts (Weekdays)
- Some weekends
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- Construction: 1 year (preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person