Operators for hire in Peterborough, ON
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills5%Communication Skills4%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED48%Vocational or technical training21%Bachelor's degree15%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years40%6-10 years10%Current company
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Time at current job
2-5 years50%1-2 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 9,425 profiles for Operators in Peterborough, ON
Last updated: Oct. 22, 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Peterborough, ON: $79,076 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $68,600 – $91,152 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPR+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceDrivingMaintenanceCash HandlingMaterial Handler/forlift operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFood Handler CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsWarehouse ExperienceForkliftMaterials HandlingBrake Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Smart ServeAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCPR Level C and AED CertificationCPR CertificationConfined Space Certification+1 moreSkills
Basic MathTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer ScienceComputer NetworkingMachine Operator
Lakefield, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceSmart ServeMarketingFood Handler CertificationDriving LicenceDigital Marketing+2 moreSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsMechanical KnowledgeCNCSchedule ManagementComputer OperationPriming Department Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsConfined Space CertificationDangerous GoodsSmart Serve+7 moreSkills
Customer ServiceMaintenanceDrivingWarehouse ExperienceIndustrial PaintingForkliftMachine Operator
Peterborough, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AnalyticsCCNAData Analysis SkillsSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMachine OperationOperations ManagementTeam LeadershipTeam Management
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 75 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, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: machine operator, brake operator and forklift operator/order picker.
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 Peterborough, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 13 years of professional experience.
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