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Most popular skills

Heavy Equipment Operation 7%
Backhoe Operation 5%
Construction 5%

Education level

High school diploma or GED 43%
Vocational or technical training 38%
Bachelor's degree 14%

Years of experience

1-2 years 12%
3-5 years 14%
6-10 years 38%

Current company

ADSS Building Supplies
Aeromag
AIM Recycling

Time at current job

Less than 1 year 7%
1-2 years 15%
2-5 years 52%

Browse Indeed's database of 9,147 profiles for Equipment Operators in Ottawa, ON

Last updated: Jul. 4, 2026

Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $71,892 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $56,626$91,274 yearly

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Boom Truck Operator

Ottawa, ON

Licenses & certifications

AED CertificationServingFirst Aid CertificationDriving LicenceCPR CertificationH2S Alive

Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceServingLeadershipMaintenanceDriving

Crane Operator

Ottawa, ON

Licenses & certifications

Backhoe OperationWHMIS CertificationGrader OperationFirst Aid CertificationNVCIExcavator

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationCraneLoader OperationExcavatorGrader OperationBackhoe Operation

Laborer/Heavy Equipment Operator

Ottawa, ON

Licenses & certifications

AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR CertificationDriving Licence

Skills

EnglishConstructionExcavatorHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical KnowledgeDriving

Child Youth Care Worker

Orleans, ON

Licenses & certifications

Class G LicenceWHMIS CertificationBachelor'sCriminologySmart ServeAED Certification

Skills

Microsoft ExcelCash HandlingCustomer ServiceServingMicrosoft WordFood Preparation

Heavy Duty Engine Mechanic

Ottawa, ON

Licenses & certifications

ForkliftSecurityLeadershipFirst Aid CertificationMechanic ExperienceExcavator

Skills

Mechanical EngineeringCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceTraining & DevelopmentData CollectionQuality Assurance

Operations Supervisor

Ottawa, ON

Licenses & certifications

LogisticsLeadershipTeam ManagementDrivingDriving LicenceRisk Management

Skills

Microsoft OfficeOrder PickingWarehouse ExperienceReach TruckOrder PickerPackaging

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

The average time to fill an equipment operator role is 72 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do equipment operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an equipment operator include: heavy equipment operation, backhoe operation and construction.

What licenses or certifications are common for an equipment operator?

Common licenses or certifications for equipment operators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and WHMIS Certification.

What are some job titles related to equipment operators?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to equipment operators include: child youth care worker, laborer/heavy equipment operator and operations supervisor.

What level of education is common for an equipment operator?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an equipment operator in Ottawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an equipment operator?

Most equipment operators have 10 years of professional experience.

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