Equipment-Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation9%Construction Experience4%Maintenance3%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years40%1-2 years20%More than 10 years20%Current company
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper
Aecon Construction
AFDE (subcontractor for BC Hydro) at Site C Hydro DamTime at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years29%1-2 years14%
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Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $84,637 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $67,957 – $105,413 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceCSTS+1 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationLoader OperationConstruction ExperienceMachine Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceCSTS+2 moreSkills
LeadershipUtilities Construction and Maintenance ExperienceBlueprint ReadingConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationTeam LeadershipDriller
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR+3 moreSkills
Drilling TechniqueCPRMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeConstruction ExperienceMachine OperationGeneral Forman
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingH2S AwarenessConfined Space CertificationFirst Aid Certification+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceFront-End LoadersHeavy HaulHeavy Equipment OperationExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceEquipment Operator / General Foreman / Superintendent
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHydraulicsH2S AwarenessDriving Licence+9 moreSkills
Horizontal DrillingLeadershipConfined Space CertificationExcavatorFront-End LoadersLoader OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationElectrical ExperienceH2S AwarenessFall Protection Training CertificationDriving LicenceConfined Space Certification+1 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationCarpentryWoodworkingBlueprint ReadingDriving
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What's the average time to fill an equipment operator role?
The average time to fill an equipment operator role is 70 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do equipment-operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an equipment operator include: heavy equipment operation, construction experience and maintenance.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, Driving Licence and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to equipment-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to equipment-operators include: heavy equipment operator, driller and equipment operator / pulp & TMP operator.
What level of education is common for an equipment operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an equipment operator in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment-operators have 6 years of professional experience.
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