Am I Suited For This Job?

Working as a roofer is most rewarding if you enjoy physical exercise, being outdoors and working with your hands.

You spend most of your day working on roofs, ladders and scaffolding so you should be comfortable working at heights. You must be very safety conscious and able to work in potentially dangerous places with machines like mechanical saws.

You should be able to do physically demanding work including heavy lifting, climbing and kneeling. Good manual dexterity and an eye for detail are helpful.

You need to be prepared to work outside in all kinds of weather including rain, snow and summer heat. You may work both independently or in a team setting.

Sometimes overtime may be required to finish projects and meet construction deadlines. Your work is project-based and seasonal, so working hours may not be regular throughout the year.

Sources: Career Cruising database (Profile for Roofer), WorkBC Career Profile for Roofers