Equipment-Operators for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership4%Time Management3%Education level
Vocational or technical training46%High school diploma or GED37%Bachelor's degree9%Years of experience
6-10 years50%More than 10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
City of Ottawa
Advanced Pro Pack PrintAmec Black and McDonaldTime at current job
Less than a year33%More than 5 years33%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 17,267 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Sep. 25, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $72,034 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,234 – $90,661 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerReach TruckLeanScissor LiftMechanical EngineeringNarrow-Aisle Forklift Operation+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAutoCADHydraulicsHeavy Equipment Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHazard Identification and Risk AssessmentScissor LiftConfined Space CertificationHealth and Safety Experience+8 moreSkills
LeadershipQuality AssuranceOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationCompactorsMaterials HandlingPatient Equipment Analyst
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationProject ManagementWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsData AnalyticsGoogle Suite+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipBusiness PlanningTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHDD Operator/Locator · AZ Hauler · Equipment Operator
Gloucester, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsExcavatorConfined Space Certification+17 moreSkills
Time ManagementElectromagnetic Utility LocatingBlueprint ReadingRisk ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationForkliftHeavy Equipement Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
BulldozersExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceBackhoe OperationConstruction ExperienceDozerLoader Operation+5 moreSkills
CaterpillarDozerHeavy Equipment OperationBackhoe OperationGrader OperationExcavatorLaborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingBilingualEnglishPolishConstruction ExperienceExcavator
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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, leadership and time management.
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: laborer/heavy equipment operator, HDD operator/locator · AZ hauler · equipment operator and building operations team lead.
What level of education is common for an equipment operator?
Vocational or technical training 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 12 years of professional experience.
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