Machine-Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation4%Construction Experience3%Organizational Skills3%Education level
High school diploma or GED54%Vocational or technical training28%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%Less than a year20%6-10 years20%Current company
Howe Sound Pulp and Paper
Western Forest Products
3 CintasTime at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 176 profiles for Machine-Operators in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $112,987 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $103,976 – $122,779 yearly
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Driller
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR+3 moreSkills
Drilling TechniqueCPRMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeConstruction ExperienceMachine OperationMachine 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 LeadershipGeneral Laborer
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Loader OperationSkid Steer LoaderSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceStockingMaintenanceMachine 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 ExperienceRoofer
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
MachiningCarpentryLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceSnow PlowingMechanical KnowledgeMaintenance Mechanic
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationSkills
Industrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceFirst Aid CertificationMillwrightIndustrial MaintenanceMaintenance
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What's the average time to fill a machine operator role?
The average time to fill a machine operator role is 70 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do machine-operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a machine operator include: heavy equipment operation, construction experience and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: First Aid Certification, WHMIS Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to machine-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: driller, general laborer and EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 14 years of professional experience.
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