Commercial Roofing. A Career You Can Trust
Roofing your way to the top
The commercial roofing industry is not as you imagine it. A lot has changed. Innovative technology, automation and cleaner products are just a start. There is a job for almost anyone in our sector. The commercial roofing industry is stable and growing year over year.
Endless Opportunity
The roofing industry offers a multitude of career paths and endless opportunities for growth. A career in roofing provides great income, a balanced lifestyle, and brings you home every night.
Become a Journeyperson
To become a journeyperson roofer, you need to complete a 4-year apprenticeship program which involves both on-the-job training and classroom studies.
During that time you will gain a wealth of knowledge and skills. At the same time you earn a good income and are eligible for additional benefits.
Jobs
The industry needs people. Join an growing industry that offers a variety of career paths, training and growth. Many of our certified contractors are hiring today.
Support
We’re happy to help you find the right trajectory for your career and give you the tools and info you need to get started. Contact us to learn more.
A career you can count on
The start of a successful future
The number one job in the construction industry that no one knows about is: Roofer.
We’ve heard about carpenters, about plumbers, electricians, their awesome salaries and the benefits of being a renovator in today’s housing market, but roofer always seems to run under the radar.
Consider this simple fact: a roof is often one of the largest expenses when constructing a building. It also one of the most important.
In roofing, business is booming. Always.
Roofing is a great trade in part because business is always booming. Roofs need to be replaced every 15 to 25 years. Slate and metal roofs last longer but are more expensive. The hard truth is that due to their exposure to the forces of nature, it’s a pretty good bet that somewhere, at any given time, there is a roof that needs repair or to be replaced completely.
Roofing is a niche trade
One thing to remember is that roofing is a niche trade: it is highly technical which belies the roughness of its appearance. For instance, a good roofer has to be a good sleuth when looking for potential leaks and has to have the precision of a fine craftsman when completing his job because, at the end of the day, a roof is the only barrier between what the sky can produce in inclement weather above and your valuables down below.
The Alberta Roofing Contractors Association
Serving Alberta’s roofing industry since 1961.
We are the Alberta Roofing Contractors Association and we represent over 80% of the commercial roofing in Alberta. Our goal with roofingcareers.ca is to shine a new light on the roofing industry and all of the opportunities that are available within the industry.
The ARCA is here to serve the Alberta roofing industry by providing leadership through the development and promotion of standards, education and professional delivery of roofing services.