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MAPPING THE WORK FORCE AND SETTING STRATEGIC PRIORITIESLeaded Glass Workers / RestorersOverview of Occupation:• Leaded glass workers build and repair stained and leaded glass.Training and Education:There is no recognized trade. Training is available in some colleges and art schools.Occupational or Professional Regulation:There is no recognized trade.Key Skills unique to the Built Heritage Sector:• ability to repair and replace stained and leaded glass in heritage structures in a manner that is compatiblewith the original glass work.• ability to replicate the style of stained and leaded glass in heritage structures for replacement andexpansion in a manner that is compatible with the original aesthetic character of the building.• ability to etch glass in a manner that is compatible with the original style of glass work in a heritagestructure.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• There are several associations of craftspersons in the art glass sector. These associations do not administerany certifications.NOC:• 7292 GlaziersPotential Issues:• Many heritage buildings use stained and leaded glass. This skill is a traditional craft carried on by selfemployedpersons and small shops.©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL105
HUMAN RESOURCES IN CANADA’S BUILT HERITAGE SECTORRoofersOverview of Occupation:• The roofing install new and replacement roofing systems on flat roofs, and shingles, shakes and roofingtiles on sloped roofs.• In most regions the trade is segmented between flat roofing system installers and shinglers.Training and Education:• Completion of an apprenticeship ranging from 3600 hours to 5400 hours. In-school training rangesfrom 12 weeks to 24 weeks.• In all provinces, training is delivered through colleges.• The trade is certifiable in all provinces.• The trade is apprenticeable in 8 provinces.• The Canadian Roofing Contractors Associations publishes the Canadian Roofing Reference Manualwhich provides the basis for training standards.Occupational or Professional Regulation:• The trade is voluntary in all provinces, except Quebec where it is compulsory.Key Skills unique to the Built Heritage Sector:• Ability to repair and install slate roofing systems,• Ability to repair and install traditional shakes, shingles and tiles.• Ability to install flat roofing systems in building modernizations.• Note: metal roofing systems are covered by the sheet metal trade.Associations or Administrative Bodies concerned with Professional orOccupational Standards, Licensing or Certification:• Trade certification is provincially administered. Trade standards are overseen by provincial/tradeadvisory committees.• Unions (chiefly flat roofing systems):• Sheet Metal Workers International Association• Quebec Federation of Labour (Quebec only)• Unions (chiefly shingling)• International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Jointers (shinglers)• Labourers International Union of North America (shinglers• Quebec Federation of Labour (Quebec only)• The Canadian Roofing Contractors Associations represents employers, chiefly in the flat roofing segmentof the market.NOC:• 7291 RoofersPotential Issues:• Many heritage buildings use slate roofing systems. Skill availability may be an issue in some regions.106©CULTURAL HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL
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