Equipment-Operators for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership4%Time Management3%Education level
High school diploma or GED41%Vocational or technical training35%Bachelor's degree16%Years of experience
More than 10 years40%6-10 years30%3-5 years20%Current company
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Amec Black and McDonaldANARGEMA – “Djamaâ el Djazair” ProjectTime at current job
Less than a year25%1-2 years25%2-5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 17,058 profiles for Equipment-Operators in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Sep. 30, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $72,376 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,682 – $90,813 yearly
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Lead Hand
Orleans, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLoader OperationDriving LicenceExcavatorExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation Experience+7 moreSkills
First Aid CertificationLeadershipTime ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorBackhoe OperationHeavy Equipment Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHazard Identification and Risk AssessmentScissor LiftConfined Space CertificationHealth and Safety Experience+8 moreSkills
LeadershipQuality AssuranceOrganizational SkillsHeavy Equipment OperationCompactorsMaterials HandlingHeavy Equipment Mechanic
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Order PickerReach TruckLeanScissor LiftMechanical EngineeringNarrow-Aisle Forklift Operation+9 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsAutoCADHydraulicsPatient Equipment Analyst
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationProject ManagementWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsData AnalyticsGoogle Suite+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipBusiness PlanningTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHDD Operator/Locator · AZ Hauler · Equipment Operator
Gloucester, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsExcavatorConfined Space Certification+17 moreSkills
Time ManagementElectromagnetic Utility LocatingBlueprint ReadingRisk ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationForkliftLaborer/Heavy Equipment Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
AED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingBilingualEnglishPolishConstruction ExperienceExcavator
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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 69 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, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for equipment-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for equipment-operators include: Driving Licence, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems 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: laborer/heavy equipment operator, HDD operator/locator · AZ hauler · equipment operator and building operations team lead.
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 13 years of professional experience.
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