A growing roofing and exteriors firm in Canada is hiring roofers for residential and small commercial projects in Ontario and British Columbia. The role covers shingle installs, flat roof repairs, and storm damage call-outs through the warmer months. The position is full-time with extended summer hours and steady winter callouts. Starting pay sits between CAD 26 and CAD 36 per hour, which matches the current market rate for ticketed roofers in Canada.
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The crew welcomes both first-time roofers and ticketed tradespeople. Each new joiner gets a full safety induction on fall arrest, ladder use, and hot work rules. Strong roofers can move into team lead or estimator roles within two years.
Company Overview
The hiring company runs three crews and handles asphalt shingle, metal, and small flat roof work. The business takes pride in clean job sites and strong warranty work. Each crew has a foreman who plans the day and signs off on finishes. The work culture stresses fall safety, careful flashing, and good customer manners.
Responsibilities
- Strip old roofing and dispose of waste safely.
- Install underlay, drip edge, and shingles to spec.
- Cut and fix metal flashings around chimneys and skylights.
- Repair small leaks and replace storm-damaged sections.
- Set up scaffolding, ladders, and fall protection on each job.
- Move materials up to the roof with the hoist or by hand.
- Keep the job site tidy and protect customer plants and yards.
- Follow site safety rules and harness up at all times.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Roofer certificate or apprentice level is preferred.
- Valid fall protection and working at heights ticket.
- Two years or more of roofing experience.
- Valid Canadian driving licence with a clean record.
- Good fitness and comfort with heights.
- Basic English or French to follow safety briefings.
- Legal right to work in Canada.
Benefits and Perks
- Strong hourly rate with paid overtime during summer.
- Health and dental coverage after probation.
- Boot, harness, and tool allowance each year.
- Paid statutory holidays and vacation accrual.
- Free uniform and high-visibility vest.
- Paid fall arrest and first-aid certifications.
- Year-round work with winter callout schedule.
- Clear path to crew lead and estimator roles.
How to Apply
Send your updated CV and a copy of your safety tickets through the official job listing. State your years of roofing work, preferred province, and earliest start date. The shop foreman replies to short-listed roofers within five business days to set up a brief site tour.
