Operators for hire in Thunder Bay, ON
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Most popular skills
Organizational Skills5%Communication Skills4%Time Management4%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Vocational or technical training31%Bachelor's degree21%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year67%2-5 years33%
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Last updated: Oct. 23, 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Thunder Bay, ON: $94,180 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $75,718 – $117,144 yearly
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Millwright/ Hoist Mechanic
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Red SealMillwrightFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceForklift LicenceSkills
Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsLeadershipMillwrightMaintenanceWeldingOperator in Training: Water and Wastewater Operator (Term Contract)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenanceElectrical ExperienceMentor and Peer Support ExperienceSupervising ExperienceParts Advisor & Estimator
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR CertificationDriving Licence+1 moreSkills
Auto EstimatingCustomer ServiceTeam CoordinationProcess ImprovementBusiness Process ImprovementRoot Cause AnalysisLighting Technician
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationCraneClass D Licence+6 moreSkills
Electrical ExperienceMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment OperationForkliftUnloadingLoad & UnloadMaintenance Technician (Camp Infrastructure)
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationCPRCPR Certification+1 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipDefect Resolution Root Cause AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisFailure AnalysisCondition Monitoring Maintenance MethodsMaintenance Mechanic Trades 3
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class G LicenceHigh School Diploma or GEDFirst Aid CertificationChainsawCPRMechanic Experience+5 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceWHMIS CertificationRenovationInventory ControlPreventative MaintenanceSchematics
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 74 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: First Aid Certification, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: maintenance mechanic trades 3, operator in training: water and wastewater operator (term contract) and haul truck 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 Thunder Bay, 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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