Mechanics for hire in Nanaimo, BC

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    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Mechanic Experience
    6%
    Maintenance
    5%
    Leadership
    5%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    40%
    High school diploma or GED
    34%
    Bachelor's degree
    14%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    6-10 years
    20%
    Less than a year
    10%
  • Current company

    • Finning
    • Lockheed Martin
    • 7-Eleven
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    43%
    2-5 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,399 profiles for Mechanics in Nanaimo, BC

Last updated: Oct. 24, 2026

Mechanic: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $85,341 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,011 – $121,363 yearly

*Indeed data (CA)

  • Director of Operations

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Red SealCertified Facility ManagerProject ManagementCSTSAir Brake Endorsement

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic Experience
  • Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Commercial VehicleHeavy Equipment MechanicsH2S AliveAir Brake Endorsement

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMechanic ExperienceMathMechanical KnowledgePower ToolsHeavy Equipment Operation
  • Mechanical Designer

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    CADDriving LicenceCAD Certification

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipManufacturingMechanical KnowledgeSystem DesignGd&t
  • Mechanical Assembler

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceForklift Licence+1 more

    Skills

    LeadershipMechanical KnowledgeAssemblyHand ToolsPower ToolsManufacturing
  • Machine Operator

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationH2S Awareness+5 more

    Skills

    LeadershipUtilities Construction and Maintenance ExperienceBlueprint ReadingCivil EngineeringConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment Operation
  • Mine Labourer

    Nanaimo, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving Licence

    Skills

    Hazard MitigationLeadershipConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationDrilling TechniqueQuality Assurance

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What's the average time to fill a mechanic role?

The average time to fill a mechanic role is 118 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do mechanics tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a mechanic include: mechanic experience, maintenance and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for mechanics?

Common licenses or certifications for mechanics include: Driving Licence, Class 5 Licence and Red Seal.

What are some job titles related to mechanics?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to mechanics include: mechanical designer, refrigeration mechanic and maintenance planner.

What level of education is common for a mechanic?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a mechanic in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a mechanic?

Most mechanics have 12 years of professional experience.

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