Roofer
Roofers install, repair and replace flat and sloped roofs. They work with membrane roofing systems that consist of a variety of materials with different application methods. They also install, replace and repair shingles, slate, shakes, roofing tiles, sheet metal and other preformed sheeting on sloped roofs.
National Occupational Classification (NOC): 73110
Designation Year: 1981
Designated Red Seal in: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT
Trade title: Roofer, in AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT
Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) New
View the most recent standard. This is the complete description of the activities of the Roofer trade. It is used as the basis for the Red Seal exams for this trade. Check with your provincial/territorial apprenticeship authority to see if it has been implemented there.
Essential Skills
Please refer to the Essential Skills section of the trade’s Occupational Standard that describes the essential skills needed to succeed in this trade.
Job Market Reports
Find job market information such as wages, outlooks, education and skills needed at Explore Careers on the Job Bank website.
Sample Questions
Try the sample Roofer examination questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.
Exam Information
Rate your experience and knowledge in the trade using the Self-Assessment Tool. Learn about how many questions there are on different topics on the Red Seal exam, the types of questions that are used, and examples of each type.
Ellis Chart
Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Roofer.