NOC 73110Roofers and shinglers

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

NOC 73110 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Roofers and shinglers. It is classified TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.

Express Entry eligible: 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

Express Entry category draws

NOC 73110 is in the “Trades” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.

Latest draw: April 2, 2026
CRS cut-off: 477
Invitations: 3,000

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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.

Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is NOC 73110 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes — Roofers and shinglers is TEER 3, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.

What education or training does NOC 73110 usually require?

Roofers and shinglers is classified as TEER 3 — College diploma, shorter apprenticeship or 6+ months training. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.

Is this occupation regulated in Québec?

Yes — Roofers and shinglers is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.

Do category-based Express Entry draws cover NOC 73110?

Yes — it's in the “Trades” group. The latest Trades round (April 2, 2026) invited 3000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 477.

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