Operators for hire in Calgary, AB

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    101,602

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills5%
    Time Management5%
    Forklift3%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training36%
    High school diploma or GED31%
    Bachelor's degree23%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years30%
    6-10 years30%
    More than 10 years30%
  • Current company

    Tree Island Steel
    (Seasonal) City of Calgary (Calgary)
    A&T Contracting ltd
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year29%
    2-5 years29%
    More than 5 years29%

Browse Indeed's database of 101,602 profiles for Operators in Calgary, AB

Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Calgary, AB: $82,020 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $50,975 – $131,971 yearly

*Indeed data (CA)

  • Waste And Recycling Operator

    Calgary, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationLOTOFire Safety Certification+5 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenanceDrivingFirst Aid Certification
  • Counterbalance Forklift Operator *Continental Shift*

    Calgary, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPRCPR CertificationForklift Licence

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSchedule ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Machine operator

    Calgary, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationCraneForklift Operator ExperienceCrane OperationOverhead Cranes

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManufacturingMechanical KnowledgeCNC Lathe
  • Building Operator

    Calgary, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSwimmingFire Safety Certification+6 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceDrivingStockingAdministrative Experience
  • Operator

    Calgary, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationDangerous Goods+7 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMaintenanceIndustrial CompressorMechanical KnowledgePreventative MaintenancePower Tools
  • Machine Operator

    Calgary, Alberta

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid Protocols

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsShift ManagementTeam CoordinationCashieringPOS

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What's the average time to fill an operator role?

The average time to fill an operator role is 80 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an operator include: communication skills, time management and forklift.

What licenses or certifications are common for operators?

Common licenses or certifications for operators include: First Aid Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and WHMIS Certification.

What are some job titles related to operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: building operator, production operator and counterbalance forklift operator *continental shift*.

What level of education is common for an operator?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for an operator in Calgary, AB, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an operator?

Most operators have 8 years of professional experience.

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