Job requirements Roofer in Canada
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Find out what you typically need to work as a roofer in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • For roofers, completion of a two- to three-year apprenticeship program or over three years of work experience in the trade are usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
  • Roofing trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
  • Trade certification for residential steep roofers is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.
  • Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified roofers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
  • Shinglers require one to two years of on-the-job training.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

British Columbia

Job title Residential Steep Roofer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC
Job title Roofer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Manitoba

Job title Roofers And Shinglers
Regulated
Regulatory body: Apprenticeship Manitoba

Nova Scotia

Job title Roofer
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Roofer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Québec

Job title Roofer
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Red Seal endorsement

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This occupation may be eligible for Red Seal endorsement across Canada

When you get a Red Seal endorsement on your trade certificate, it lets employers know that you meet the national qualification standards for workers in your trade. Learn more about the Red Seal endorsement.

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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