73110

Roofers and shinglers

TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

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.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Roofers
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.
Shinglers
Install or replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes and masonry or baked clay roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.

Example job titles

•apprentice roofer
•asphalt roofer
•built-up roofer
•flat roofer
•residential steep roofer
•roofer
•shingler
•single-ply roofer

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, Roofers and shinglers are classified under code 73110. This occupation falls under TEER 3, making it eligible for key Canadian immigration pathways, including the Express Entry system through the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). Roofers and shinglers install, repair, or replace flat roofs, as well as apply shingles, shakes, or other tiles on sloped roofs. They are employed by roofing and general contractors, or they may be self-employed.

To qualify under NOC 73110 for skilled immigration, candidates must meet specific employment requirements established by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Typically, this includes completion of secondary school and a three- to four-year apprenticeship program, or a combination of over three years of work experience in the trade along with some high school, college, or industry courses. Trade certification for roofers is compulsory in Quebec and available, though voluntary, in all other provinces and territories. Trade certification for shinglers is voluntary in all provinces and territories except Quebec.

Due to the ongoing demand in Canada's construction sector, skilled workers under NOC 73110 can also explore various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) that target high-demand trades. Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and up-to-date guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.