Roof Installer

ROOF INSTALLERS

We are currently recruiting for Roof Installers.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Bouctouche, NB. The primary language of work is English.

About Us

In business since 1957, Kent Homes is the largest home builder in Atlantic Canada. We have 150,000 square feet of space dedicated to building quality homes year-round. We serve remote, rural, and urban centers throughout Atlantic Canada, Ontario, and Maine, US.

Kent Homes is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. Kent Homes is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact the recruiter.

The ideal candidate will have an open-mind, and is eager & willing to learn new things, and demonstrate an ability to work in a fast paced-ever changing environment, while also promoting new ideas & suggestions for change. The ideal candidate must be hardworking, a self-starter and a team player with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience Required: <2 years
• Balance: Roofers work on roofs, which might have very steep pitches. Balance is crucial to the job and a roofer's safety.
• Strength: Roofers need to be able to carry heavy materials, like bundles of shingles, up ladders and onto roofs. Must be in good physical condition and strength with the ability to lift more than 70 lbs and a willingness to work overtime occasionally.
• Stamina: Roofers spend most of their day on their feet, sometimes during intense heat and humidity.
• No Fear of Heights: Roofs work at high elevations. Roofers need to be steady and unafraid of being in high places, and willing to complete the Fall Arrest Training provided.
• A willingness and ability to perform different tasks on a repetitive basis in a structured environment
• A willingness to try new processes, work with changing production demands, and promote new ideas & suggestions for improvement
• A desire to learn new skills and experiences
• High degree of safety awareness
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, will be considered an asset
• Experience working as a laborer, will be considered an asset
• Experience working with roofing will be considered an asset
• Experience working with as any, or all, of the following trades, will be considered an asset:

Finish Carpentry
Rough Carpentry
Electrical
Roofing
Flooring Installation
Cabinet Installation
Painting

Key Responsibilities:

• All phases of construction, including utilizing various tools and working with blueprints to build quality homes and commercial and industrial buildings
• Perform all job duties with a high degree of safety consciousness.

We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To learn more about our current and future opportunities, please visit our website at

Job Search Results - J.D. Irving, Limited Careers (jdirving.com)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bouctouche, NB E4S 3B9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• roofing or construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person