How to Become a Roofer in Saskatchewan
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Roofer is a voluntary trade in Saskatchewan. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“Roofer Construction Sector Red Seal”
From saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
- Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
- Annual fees
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Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Requirements
Education
A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan, though modified or general math and science classes do not meet entry requirements.
Source
“A completed Grade 12 transcript, Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) or General Education Development (GED) guarantees entry into apprenticeship in Saskatchewan. However, “modified” or “general” math and science classes don’t meet entry requirements.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...Completing Grade 12 is recommended but not required for apprenticeship entry.
Source
“While completing Grade 12 is encouraged, it is not a requirement for apprenticeship entry.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai...
Already licensed in another province?
Not stated
The pages do not state how someone already licensed in another Canadian province or territory registers in Saskatchewan. Source
“The following is a list of trades that are not offered in Saskatchewan but are available in the nearby provinces of Alberta and British Columbia.”
saskapprenticeship.ca/note-if-the-trade-you-are-looking-for-is-not-...
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Exams
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Language tests
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Canadian experience
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Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with SATCC
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 | $26.00 | $35.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.00 | $30.97 | $44.24 | — |
Roofers in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Voluntary certification
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Newfoundland and Labrador Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- Designated Trades | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/designated-trades-searchable · fetched October 10, 2026
- Entrance Requirements for Apprenticeship Training | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/entrance-requirements-for-apprenticeship-trai... · fetched October 9, 2026
- APPRENTICESHIP FEE UPDATES | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/apprenticeship-fee-updates · fetched October 9, 2026
- NOTE: IF THE TRADE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS NOT IN THIS LIST, REVIEW THE DESIGNATED TRADES OFFERED IN ALBERTA AND BC. | SATCC saskapprenticeship.ca/note-if-the-trade-you-are-looking-for-is-not-... · fetched October 9, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a roofer in Saskatchewan?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Saskatchewan. Certification is managed by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
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