NOC 2021 · 73110 · TEER 3
NOC 73110: Roofers and shinglers
Official NOC 2021, Job Bank and IRCC data · checked 21 October 2026
Roofers install, repair or replace flat roofs as well as shingles, shakes or other roofing tiles on sloped roofs. Shinglers install and replace shingles, tiles and similar coverings on sloped roofs. They are employed by roofing and general contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
TEER
TEER 3
Usually needs a college diploma, an apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training
Median wage (Canada)
$30.97 / hour
Job Bank, 2023-2024
High-wage tier (from 3 Nov 2026)
Not on the list
No high-wage CRS points
Express Entry categories
Trades
Category-based draws (2026)
Express Entry
How NOC 73110 counts for Express Entry
- Federal Skilled Worker: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of continuous skilled (TEER 0–3) work in the last 10 years and 67 points on the FSW grid.
- Canadian Experience Class: eligible occupationNeeds 1 year of skilled (TEER 0–3) work in Canada in the last 3 years.
- Federal Skilled Trades: eligible occupationNeeds 2 years of work in an eligible trade group in the last 5 years, plus a job offer or a Canadian certificate of qualification.
High-wage CRS points
NOC 73110 is not one of IRCC's 186 high-wage occupations, so Canadian work or a job offer in it earns no high-wage points. Your usual Canadian work-length points still count.
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- Trades
At least 12 months of full-time work experience (or equal part-time) in the past 3 years in one listed occupation, plus Express Entry eligibility and the round instructions.
IRCC category listsDuties
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Roofers
- 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
- Install, repair or replace shingles, shakes and other roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
- Install sheet metal flashings
- Apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces below or above ground level
- Install and repair metal roofs using hand and power tools
- Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs
- May estimate materials required and quote costs.
- Shinglers
- Install or replace asphalt shingles, wood shingles and shakes and masonry or baked clay roofing tiles on sloped roofs of buildings
- Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
For Express Entry, your experience must match the lead statement and most of these duties, not only the job title.
Job titles
Example job titles
- apprentice roofer
- asphalt roofer
- built-up roofer
- flat roofer
- residential steep roofer
- roofer
- shingler
- single-ply roofer
All 32 job titles in NOC 73110
- apprentice roofer
- apprentice shingle roofer
- asphalt and gravel roofer
- asphalt roofer
- asphalt shingle roofer
- asphalt shingler
- built-up flat roofer
- built-up roofer
- cedar shakes shingler
- cedar shingler
- composition roofer
- flat roofer
- gravel roofer
- journeyman/woman roofer
- metal roofer
- residential building shingler
- residential steep roofer
- roof tiler
- roofer
- roofer and waterproofer
- roofer trainee
- roofing mechanic
- shingle roofer
- shingler
- shingler trainee
- single-ply roofer
- tar and gravel roofer
- tar roofer
- tile roofer
- waterproofer and roofer
- wood shingle roofer
- wood shingler
Requirements
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- For roofers, completion of a two- to three-year apprenticeship program or Over three years of work experience in the trade are usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
- Roofing trade certification is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
- Trade certification for residential steep roofers is available, but voluntary, in British Columbia.
- Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified roofers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
- Shinglers require one to two years of on-the-job training.
Additional information
- The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
This occupation may be regulated in some provinces. You may need a licence or certificate from the provincial regulator before you can work in it in Canada, even if you hold permanent residence.
Wages
Wages for NOC 73110 in Canada
Low, median and high wages per hour in Canadian dollars, from ESDC Job Bank's 2025 wage data.
| Region | Low | Median | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $22.00 | $30.97 | $44.24 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.88 | $25.00 | $31.24 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Prince Edward Island | $20.00 | $25.00 | $30.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Nova Scotia | $19.00 | $25.00 | $33.64 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $25.00 | $32.10 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Quebec | $28.00 | $37.60 | $45.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Ontario | $22.00 | $29.14 | $40.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Manitoba | $19.00 | $25.67 | $35.97 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 | $26.00 | $35.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| Alberta | $22.00 | $28.00 | $38.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
| British Columbia | $24.00 | $30.00 | $39.00 | Employment Insurance Survey Data, 2023-2024 |
Provinces with too little data are not shown. Wages vary by city and employer; see Job Bank for regional figures.
Job outlook
Job outlook by province, 2025–2027
Job Bank rates the 3-year outlook as good or very good in Nova Scotia.
GoodNova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Good for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about roofers and shinglers in Nova Scotia:
Approximately 750 people work in this occupation.
Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 57%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Building services (NAICS 5617): 6%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 87% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations
38% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 62% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
16% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 51% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 49% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 35% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 27% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
ModerateNew Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Moderate for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about roofers and shinglers in New Brunswick:
Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 53%
Other management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56 except 5614): 9%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 6%
Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 86% compared to 84% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 14% compared to 16% for all occupations
28% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 72% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 33 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
10% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 31% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 39% compared to 30% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 23% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 16% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
ModerateOntario
The employment outlook will be Moderate for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
Construction, such as building finishing contractors
Companies that provide services to buildings and dwellings
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
Construction activity is expected to be favourable across Ontario over the forecast period, supporting opportunities in this occupation
Large infrastructure investments in transit, health care, and other public facilities
Steady demand for new housing to meet population growth, and home renovations
Ongoing need for repair and maintenance work
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
There is one voluntary skilled trade associated with this occupation in Ontario, named, Roofer
Completion of a working at heights training program is normally required
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
Working on a seasonal or temporary basis is quite common in this occupation, as work normally peaks during the summer months and is limited during periods of cold or wet weather.
Here are some key facts about roofers and shinglers in Ontario:
Approximately 7,200 people work in this occupation.
Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 40%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 12%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
35% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 65% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
27% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 35% compared to 9% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 43% compared to 25% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 11% compared to 8% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 24% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
ModerateSaskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Moderate for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about roofers and shinglers in Saskatchewan:
Approximately 700 people work in this occupation.
Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 44%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 9%
Truck transportation (NAICS 484): 7%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 86% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 14% compared to 19% for all occupations
37% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 63% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
25% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 31% compared to 11% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 33% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 22% compared to 15% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 18% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
ModerateAlberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Here are some key facts about roofers and shinglers in Alberta:
Approximately 2,000 people work in this occupation.
Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 47%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 11%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 89% compared to 80% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 11% compared to 20% for all occupations
42% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 57% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
27% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 30% compared to 10% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 40% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 18% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 21% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
LimitedQuebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about roofers and shinglers in Quebec:
Approximately 5,500 people work in this occupation.
Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 53%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 12%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 91% compared to 82% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 9% compared to 18% for all occupations
25% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 75% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
11% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 27% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 46% compared to 19% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
LimitedManitoba
The employment outlook will be Limited for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Here are some key facts about roofers and shinglers in Manitoba:
Approximately 1,000 people work in this occupation.
Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 56%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 8%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations
31% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 69% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
18% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 31% compared to 12% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 48% compared to 31% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 6% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 20% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
LimitedBritish Columbia
The employment outlook will be Limited for roofers and shinglers (NOC 73110) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the summer months.
Employment will see the most gains in regions with high population growth, such as parts of the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan.
Here are some key facts about roofers and shinglers in British Columbia:
Approximately 2,450 people work in this occupation.
Roofers and shinglers mainly work in the following sectors:
Construction (NAICS 23): 47%
Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 12%
Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 7%
Food services and drinking places (NAICS 722): 5%
The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
Full-time workers: 88% compared to 78% for all occupations
Part-time workers: 12% compared to 22% for all occupations
48% of roofers and shinglers work all year, while 52% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
23% of roofers and shinglers are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
Men: more than 95% compared to 52% for all occupations
Women: less than 5% compared to 48% for all occupations
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
no high school diploma: 27% compared to 8% for all occupations
high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 13% for all occupations
college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 7% compared to 17% for all occupations
bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 22% for all occupations
university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
UndeterminedNewfoundland and Labrador
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedPrince Edward Island
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNorthwest Territories
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
UndeterminedNunavut
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Source: ESDC Job Bank, 3-year employment outlooks 2025–2027 (released December 2025).
Provinces
Provincial Nominee Programs
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Provincial lists change often, sometimes between draws. We check whether NOC 73110 is being targeted by any province as part of a consultation.
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Questions
NOC 73110: common questions
What is the NOC code for roofers and shinglers?
What TEER category is NOC 73110?
Is NOC 73110 eligible for Express Entry?
Is NOC 73110 a high-wage occupation for Express Entry?
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What is the median wage for NOC 73110 in Canada?
Classification
Where it sits in NOC 2021
- 7Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupationsBroad Category
- 73General tradesMajor Group
- 731General construction tradesSub-major Group
- 7311Roofers, glaziers, painters, decorators and floor covering installersMinor Group
- 73110Roofers and shinglers
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0, Job Bank wages (2025), Job Bank outlooks 2025–2027 and IRCC. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Checked 21 October 2026.
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