Job prospects Roofer, Shingles in Ontario

Job opportunities in Ontario

The employment outlook will be fair for Roofers and shinglers (NOC 7291) in Ontario for the 2021-2023 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.

What Types of Employers Are Out There?

• Construction such as building finishing and equipment contractors
• Companies that provide services to buildings and dwellings
• Manufacturing

What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?

• Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario over the forecast period, supporting opportunities in this occupation.
• Large infrastructure investments in transit, health care, and public facilities, and improved commercial construction.
• Steady demand for new housing to meet population growth and home renovations.
• Need for repair and maintenance work to renovate commercial buildings and public spaces.
• Demand for green or vegetated roofs, solar array rooftop systems, and metal roofing.

What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?

• There is one voluntary skilled trade associated with this occupation in Ontario named Roofer.

• Some employers may require roofers to have trade certification or college courses in this field along with experience.

• Experience erecting work platforms, using modified bitumen torch applications, and performing flat roofing may be an asset.
• A Roofing Equipment Operator certificate issued by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority is required for some job duties. 

• Employers may provide on-the-job training for shinglers though previous experience may be required.

• Knowledge of safety protocols related to the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

• Completion of a working at heights training program is normally required.

What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?

• A valid driver’s licence may be required to visit various
• Working on a seasonal or temporary basis is quite common in this occupation as work normally peaks during the summer months and is limited during periods of cold or wet weather.

Here are some key facts about Roofers and shinglers in the Ontario region:

• Approximately 8,200 people work in this occupation.
• Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Construction (NAICS 23): 36%
  • Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 17%
• The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
  • Full-time workers: 87% compared to 79% for all occupations
  • Part-time workers: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations
• 34% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 66% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 31 weeks for all occupations.
• 20% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.

Breakdown by region

Explore job prospects in Ontario by economic region.

Location	Job prospects
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region	Fair Fair
Kingston–Pembroke Region	Fair Fair
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region	Fair Fair
London Region	Fair Fair
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region	Fair Fair
Northeast Region	Fair Fair
Northwest Region	Fair Fair
Ottawa Region	Fair Fair
Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region	Fair Fair
Toronto Region	Fair Fair
Windsor-Sarnia Region	Fair Fair

Legend: The job opportunities can be: Undetermined Limited Fair Good

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Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

We expect that there will be a labour SURPLUS for Roofers and shinglers (NOC 7291) in Canada over the next 10 years.

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