Equipment Operators for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership4%Time Management3%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training33%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years40%3-5 years10%Current company
TD Bank
GFL Environmental
Extendicare Medex
Time at current job
Less than a year60%1-2 years20%2-5 years20%
Browse Indeed's database of 16,993 profiles for Equipment Operators in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $72,549 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,827 – $91,020 yearly
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Foreman
Vanier, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 Licence+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationEquipment Deployment Associate
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsPMPWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeForeman
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsConstruction ExperienceSupervising ExperienceProject ManagementCremation & Operation associate
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFire Safety CertificationComputer SkillsCybersecuritySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementForkliftMaterials HandlingDecision MakingMachine OperationLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Team ManagementMinor Medical ProceduresCleaningAED CertificationCaring for Individuals with Mobility ImpairmentsRegistered Practical Nurse+46 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsElectronic Medical RecordsEMR/EHREMR SystemsNursingHEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- Transport Training Centres of Canada — Ottawa, ON
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationDrivingMechanic ExperienceDriving LicenceExcavatorWorkplace Safety Policies+19 moreSkills
ExcavatorBulldozersDozerFront-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel Loader
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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 72 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: WHMIS Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to equipment operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to equipment operators include: foreman, licensed practical nurse (lpn) and building operations team lead.
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 Ottawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?
Most equipment operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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