Builders for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills4%Construction Experience4%Mechanic Experience4%Education level
High school diploma or GED43%Vocational or technical training40%Bachelor's degree10%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%6-10 years20%3-5 years10%Current company
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AFDE BC Hydro Site C power projectArcRom ContractingTime at current job
Less than a year40%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 228 profiles for Builders in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Sep. 20, 2026
Builder: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $110,182 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $61,783 – $196,495 yearly
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Pad Builder
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Hazard AnalysisWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR+5 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsUnloadingLoad & UnloadJourneyman Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsStick WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)Flux-Cored WeldingDriving Licence+7 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementConstruction ExperienceManufacturingPlasma CuttingAutomotive RepairHeavy Duty Mechanic
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceForklift LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Mechanic ExperienceAssemblyForkliftAutomotive RepairMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeDepartment Manager
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDrivingDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
First Aid CertificationMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ManagementConstruction ExperienceForkliftVolenteer
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsLoad & UnloadFreightShipping & ReceivingRed Seal Journeyman Electrician (FSR-B)
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCSTSSkills
Commercial Construction ExperienceResidential Construction ExperienceIndustrial Construction ExperienceConstruction ExperienceBlueprint ReadingMechanical Knowledge
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What's the average time to fill a builder role?
The average time to fill a builder role is 69 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do builders tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a builder include: organizational skills, construction experience and mechanic experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for builders?
Common licenses or certifications for builders include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and Class 5 Licence.
What are some job titles related to builders?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to builders include: volenteer, COVAX data coordinator (full-time temporary) and pad builder.
What level of education is common for a builder?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a builder in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a builder?
Most builders have 17 years of professional experience.
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