Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills5%Heavy Equipment Operation4%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED53%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years30%Less than a year10%Current company
AEP> Atlas Engineering ProductsAFDE (subcontractor for BC Hydro) at Site C Hydro DamAmix Systems LtdTime at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 6,661 profiles for Operators in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Oct. 11, 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $104,584 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,546 – $146,724 yearly
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Maintenance\Blade & Spida- Saw Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Mechanic ExperienceCompTIA Server+CompTIA Network+Skills
Mechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMaintenanceIndustrial MaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeCustomer Service Agent (Seasonal/Ongoing)
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
FoodsafeFirst Aid CertificationServing IT RightEmergency First Aid CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Relationship ManagementClient InteractionRecord KeepingMachine 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 LeadershipForklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class 5 LicenceDrivingExcavatorDriving LicenceForklift LicenceAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam CoordinationSchedule ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordFORKLIFT OPERATOR & ASSOCIATE OPERATIONS
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerAED CertificationClass 5 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckCPR+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsShipping & ReceivingInventory ControlInventory ManagementCustomer ServicePackingShipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationConfined Space CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementShipping & ReceivingForkliftOrder Picking
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 73 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: organizational skills, heavy equipment operation and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Class 5 Licence.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: heavy equipment operator, shipper/receiver/forklift operator and forklift operator.
What level of education is common for an operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an operator in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 9 years of professional experience.
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