Job requirements Roofer, Shingles in Canada

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "roofer, shingles" was moved from the group Roofers and shinglers (NOC 7291) to the group Roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110).

Find out what you typically need to work as a roofer, shingles 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.
  • 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 in your province or territory.

Table listing provincial regulation requirements
Location Job title Regulation Regulatory body
Alberta Roofer Regulated Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training
British Columbia Roofer Regulated Industry Training Authority British Columbia
Residential Steep Roofer Regulated Industry Training Authority British Columbia
Manitoba Roofer Regulated Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, Departmant of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Roofer Regulated Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
New Brunswick Roofer Regulated Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour, Government of New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador Roofer Regulated Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, Departmant of Advanced Education, Skills and Labour, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories Roofer Regulated Apprenticeship and Trades, Government of the Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia Roofer Regulated Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency
Ontario Roofer Regulated Ontario College of Trades
Prince Edward Island Roofer Regulated Apprenticeship Training and Skilled Trade Certification, Government of Prince Edward Island
Québec Roofer Regulated Commission de la Construction du Québec
Saskatchewan Roofer Regulated Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission
Yukon Roofer Non-regulated Apprenticeship and Tradesperson Qualifications, Yukon Education

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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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