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Description
Roofers install, repair or replace flat roofs as well as shingles, shakes or other roofing tiles on sloped roofs. Shinglers install and replace shingles, tiles and similar coverings on sloped roofs. They are employed by roofing and general contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
Job Titles
- Apprentice roofer
- Asphalt roofer
- Built-up roofer
- Flat roofer
- Residential steep roofer
- Roofer
- Shingler
- Single-ply roofer
Main Duties
- Install, repair or replace built-up roofing systems using materials such as asphalt saturated felts and hot asphalt and gravel
- Install, repair or replace single-ply roofing system using waterproof sheet materials such as modified plastics, elastomeric or other asphaltic compositions
- Install, repair or replace shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
- Install sheet metal flashings
- Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level
- Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools
- Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs
- May estimate materials required and quote costs.
Workplaces
- General contractors
- Roofing contractors
- Self-employed
Skills
- Coordinating
- Decision Making
- Equipment and Tool Selection
- Management of Material Resources
- Management of Personnel Resources
Abilities
- Gross Body Coordination
- Gross Body Equilibrium
- Stamina
- Trunk Strength
- Body Flexibility
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Collaboration
- Independence
- Stress Tolerance
- Analytical Thinking
Similar Occupations
- Shinglers (73110)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be very good for Roofers and shinglers (73110) in Prince Edward Island for the 2022-2024 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities may vary depending on the time of the year.
Here are some key facts about Roofers and shinglers in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Construction (NAICS 23): 72%
- Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 12%
- Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 8%
- Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 483, 486, 487, 493): 8%
- 42% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 57% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 38% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 26% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 11% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 7% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $17.50 | $22.00 | $29.50 |
| Canada | $20.00 | $29.00 | $42.00 |
Training
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More Info
View the full occupational profile with details on work characteristics, interests, employment requirements and more on the Occupational and Skills Information System (OaSIS) website.
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