How Do I Become a Roofer?
Roofer is an Inter-provincially recognized Red Seal trade. With a Red Seal, you can work in this trade anywhere in Canada.
Trade certification is not mandatory in B.C., but it will likely increase your job opportunities. You can become certified by completing a three year apprenticeship program through Skilled Trades BC. Apprenticeship programs involve a combination of work experience and technical training. You must find an employer who is willing to sponsor you in the program.
Once you complete the apprenticeship program and successfully pass the Interprovincial Red Seal exam (the final exam for this trade), you become certified as a roofer. You also receive the Red Seal endorsement.
Challenge Certification/Recognition of Prior Experience:
If you have significant work experience as a roofer but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. This includes completing 5,400 hours work in the trade and successfully writing the Interprovincial Red Seal exam.