How to become a roofer in BC
Red Seal Certified Roofer Journeyperson · British Columbia
Put on and fix roofs. You need an apprenticeship: paid work plus school blocks.
THE ROUTE
The route at a glance
Apprentice Sponsorship & Fall Protection Certification
Secure roofing employer sponsor and complete fall safety certification
Roofer Apprenticeship Technical Training (Levels 1–3)
Complete 3 levels of technical training at RCABC training centre
Steep-Slope & Architectural Sheet Metal Work
Master steep-slope shingling and architectural metal flashing
4,500 Workplace Hours Logged
Log 4,500 verified workplace hours in SkilledTradesBC portal
Red Seal Certificate of Qualification
Pass Red Seal exam and receive Certificate of Qualification
Apprentice Sponsorship & Fall Protection Certification
Secure roofing employer sponsor and complete fall safety certification
Roofer Apprenticeship Technical Training (Levels 1–3)
Complete 3 levels of technical training at RCABC training centre
Steep-Slope & Architectural Sheet Metal Work
Master steep-slope shingling and architectural metal flashing
4,500 Workplace Hours Logged
Log 4,500 verified workplace hours in SkilledTradesBC portal
Red Seal Certificate of Qualification
Pass Red Seal exam and receive Certificate of Qualification
This is the overview. For the courses to take, the entry rules, the exams and the schools, open the full route.
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What the job is like
Pay and outlook from WorkBC.
Work takes place in elevated outdoor building roofs in varying weather conditions across all seasons, as well as working on flat commercial roof decks, sloped trusses, staging scaffolds, and aerial work platforms.
Be mindful of fall hazards from elevated roof edges requiring mandatory 100% tie-off fall protection gear and follow all required safety procedures.
Lead commercial roofing installation crews, schedule material crane deliveries, and manage site safety compliance.
Conduct third-party roofing warranty inspections on commercial buildings under the RCABC RoofStar Guarantee program.
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