Trades 2 – Roofer & Caulker

at University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

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Salary

CAD 7,186 to 7,666 a year

Closing date

Open until filled

Start

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3 November 2026, on a public job listing

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Job Title

Trades 2 - Roofer & Caulker

Job Category

CUPE 116

Job Profile

CUPE 116 Salaried - Trades 2 - Roofer & Caulker

Job Family Group

Staff - Union

Department

Architectural Trades | Architectural | Trades Admin Leadership | Building Operations | Facilities

Compensation Range

$7,186.00 - $7,666.00 CAD Monthly

Job End Date

Ongoing

Posting End Date

November 15, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Job Description Summary

The Roofer & Caulker performs skilled roofing work pertaining to construction, maintenance, and repair of buildings following recognized roofing techniques. The Roofer & Caulker is responsible for trouble-shooting roof leaks, repairing and minor replacement of roofs sealing flashings, masonry, and frames using caulking compounds

Organizational Status

The Roofer & Caulker reports to the Architectural Trades Manager and receives daily instructions and direction from the Architectural Trade Head and Sub Head. The Roofer & Caulker works both independently as well with associated tradespeople, both at the apprentice and journeyperson level.

Work Performed

• Requests and obtains materials and equipment required for the work assigned.

• Trouble-shoots repairs and does minor replacement work on roofs constructed of shingles (asphalt and cedar), EPDM (or similar) membranes, built-up asphalt and gravel, tiles (slate, clay, concrete) and other generally recognized roofing materials.

• Trouble-shoots, minor recaulking repairs and installs new caulking materials to seal expansion joints, metal flashings, masonry, concrete, wood-metal frames and skylights.

• Performs emergency call-outs in response to roof leaks as required.Carries out roof inspections, submitting reports recommending roof repair and/or replacement.

• Provides roof repair and replacement cost estimates.Communicates with customers as required to ensure the efficient delivery of service.

• Ensures that the workplace is safe and that safe work practices are being followed.

• Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the job.Periodically, positions in this classification may be assigned responsibility for providing training to and monitoring and checking the work of one or more apprentices or labourers.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Determines the sequence of work, the work methods and equipment to be employed and how best to complete the work based on technical knowledge of the trade and related departmental guidelines and policies; inappropriate decisions may result in minor service delays and/or costs.

Supervision Received

The Roofer & Caulker works under general supervision of the Architectural Trade Head and Sub Head, and from oral and written instructions and according to approved procedures.

Supervision Given

The Roofer &Caulker monitors and checks the work of apprentice(s) and Labourers as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

A trade certification to journeyperson level as a Roofer, a valid BC Driver’s license and a minimum five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own

- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

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