Roofer

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Dexterra Group is seeking a full-time Roofer to join the Petawawa team, reporting to the Lead Hand. You’ll install membranes, shingles and steel roofs, fit insulation and flashing, retrofit venting, read blueprints, estimate materials, and supervise junior crew while upholding safety. The role requires experience with EPDM, TPO and other flat roofing systems, strong ability to read drawings, and the physical stamina to lift up to 45 lbs and work at heights. They offer an award winning safety culture and the chance to grow with an industry leader. Tips: tailor your resume to show installation and leadership on similar projects, quantify safety records, highlight reading blueprints and material estimation, and mention your Working at Heights certificate and Petawawa availability.

Company Description

WHO ARE WE?
We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?
Join our Dexterra Petawawa Team, where our people are driven by a desire to innovate, do social good, and move construction forward.

As a Roofer, reporting to the Lead Hand, you will install various types of roofs on building modules.

Your work will include:

• Installation of roofing materials- Membrane, Shingles and Steel. 
• Installation of insulation, flashing/capping. 
• Retro fit of venting and terminations
• Read and understand blueprints
• Estimate materials required for roofing projects and delegate tasks to the team based on priorities and deadlines
• Proficient at commercial T&G, EPDM, Rubber and TPO flat roofs
• Strength in all types of EPDM; Blasted, fully adhered & mechanically attached
• Experienced with repairs, maintenance, and leak inspections
• Proficient with tools such as: air nailer's, chop saws, table saws, circular saws, 
• Supervise, mentor and train junior team members as required
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Award winning safety culture.
• Be #1 on day 1 by joining an industry leader.

Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Roofing experience.
• Working at Heights experience/Certificate 
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints.
• Perform heavy manual labor, including bending, stooping, reaching, carrying and lifting heavy objects weighing up to 45 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity of both hands and feet to perform activities such as lifting overhead, twisting and bending while lifting, climbing ladders and stairs while wearing protective equipment, and working in confined spaces, including repetitive arm motion below, at, and above shoulder level.
• Walks approximately 2-4 kilometers per day on a variety of surfaces including, concrete and gravel.

This position is safety sensitive.

Additional Information

Dexterra Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.

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