Job Description

Flat Roofer
(NOC 73110 – Roofers and shinglers)
Employer: Epic Roofing & Exteriors Commercial Ltd.
Location: 2435 22 Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 8K8

JOB DETAILS
Workplace information: On site – Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Salary: $29.00 to $35.40 hourly for 30 to 44 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Employment conditions: Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning

Start date: Starts as soon as possible

Vacancies: 7 vacancies

Benefits
• Health benefits: Dental plan, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits
Note: Benefit will start after probationary period of three months.

• Financial benefits: Bonus, Life insurance
Note: Benefit will start after probationary period of three months.

• Performance Rewards: Employees will be rewarded for having injury free period, for doing extra or doing above and beyond what is expected. This serves as a recognition of efforts and performance. Employees will be given paper-money that they can cash in with rewards options whenever they want.

• Professional Development Financial Incentive: Reimbursement of tuition and costs associated with gaining Red Seal certification. We will identify employees that are interested in gaining Red Seal Certification in Roofing/Shingling and other trades that the company needs and they will be provided reimbursements of their cost and will be offered on-job support in their apprenticeship.

• Increased Wages: The company will offer Canadian new hires an automatic salary adjustment after one year of work. The amount of increase will depend on the employees’ performance which needs to be at least satisfactory.

• Other benefits: Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, Team building opportunities

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment: At heights, Noisy, Dusty, Dangerous, Outdoors

Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Work setting: Various locations, Commercial, Institutional

Specific Task/Responsibilities:
• Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level
• Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tool.
• Install sheet metal flashings.
• 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.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.
• Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Specific Job Description:
• Work at heights up to 80 feet and on flat and inclined surfaces.
• Climb ladders and set up work requirements in a safe manner.
• Assist foreman on detail works.
• Install, repair and maintain different types of flat roofing systems such as: modified bitumen Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene (SBS), Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO), Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), single ply roofing systems, and Torch-on systems
• Use, measure and cut roofing materials.
• Inspect roof to identify leaks and determine the best repair procedure.
• Torch and self-adhere cold apply systems as well as metal and cap fishing.
• Torch on materials for waterproofing of roofs, basements and balconies.
• Install vapor barrier, insulation on roof deck and base and cap after insulation.
• Maintain a clean and orderly jobsite
• Ensure personal tools are in safe working condition and ready for use
• Follow safety instructions and procedures and comply with safe work standards
• Read, understand, and comply with all Epic Roofing & Exteriors Commercial safety policies, procedures, and practices.

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION
Area of specialization: Conventional and inverted built-up system, Modified roofing system, Rigid pre-formed roofing system, Single ply sheet membrane roofing system

Own tools/equipment: Tools, Safety equipment/gear, Steel-toed safety boots

Personal Suitability: Dependability, Reliability, Team player, Must be in good physical condition, Good English communication, Problem solving skills, Organizational skills, Independent worker, Positive attitude, Ability to work well with others

Certificates on the Following an Asset: Roofer Red Seal Trade Certificate, First Aide Certificate, WHMIS, Aerial Lift and Aerial Work Platform Certificate, Fall Arrest Protection, Working at heights

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Physically demanding, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Hand-eye co-ordination, Handling heavy loads, Overtime required, Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit a resume and an application letter.

By email: [email protected]

Online: http://www.epicroofing.ca

By mail:
2435 22 Street NE
Calgary, AB
T2E 8K8

Do not send your application by any other method other than indicated above. Please submit using one method only and not repeatedly.

Required languages: English

Education level: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Required skills: • Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level • Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tool. • Install sheet metal flashings. • 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. • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. • Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms

Closest intersection: 2435 22 Street NE Calgary, AB T2E 8K8