Operators for hire in Calgary, AB
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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 ltdTime 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
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Waste And Recycling Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationLOTOFire Safety Certification+5 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenanceDrivingFirst Aid CertificationCounterbalance Forklift Operator *Continental Shift*
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPRCPR CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSchedule ManagementMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareMachine operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftFirst Aid CertificationCraneForklift Operator ExperienceCrane OperationOverhead CranesSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsTime ManagementManufacturingMechanical KnowledgeCNC LatheBuilding Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationSwimmingFire Safety Certification+6 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCustomer ServiceDrivingStockingAdministrative ExperienceOperator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceConfined Space CertificationDangerous Goods+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsMaintenanceIndustrial CompressorMechanical KnowledgePreventative MaintenancePower ToolsMachine Operator
Calgary, Alberta
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationFirst Aid ProtocolsSkills
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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