Equipment Operators for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation6%Leadership4%Time Management3%Education level
High school diploma or GED33%Vocational or technical training30%Bachelor's degree30%Years of experience
6-10 years60%More than 10 years40%Current company
Colliers
Prysmian
Time at current job
Less than a year83%1-2 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 16,967 profiles for Equipment Operators in Ottawa, ON
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
Equipment Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $72,549 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $57,827 – $91,020 yearly
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Equipment Deployment Associate
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsPMPWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsStrategic PlanningLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeBoom Truck Operator / Equipment Maintenance Technician (LiUNA Local 527)
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR Level C and AED CertificationDriving LicenceDefensive Driving+10 moreSkills
LeadershipManagementIncident ManagementHeavy Equipment OperationTeam LeadershipEmergency Management and Response ExperienceCremation & Operation associate
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFire Safety CertificationComputer SkillsCybersecuritySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementForkliftMaterials HandlingDecision MakingMachine OperationInsulator, Fuel/Lube Technician/Equipment Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Class a LicenceClass a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)First Aid CertificationCPRCPR CertificationDriving Licence+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsMaintenanceDuctworkPipelineHVACEnglishHEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR- Transport Training Centres of Canada — Ottawa, ON
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationDrivingMechanic ExperienceDriving LicenceExcavatorWorkplace Safety Policies+19 moreSkills
ExcavatorBulldozersDozerFront-End LoadersLoader OperationWheel LoaderProject & Construction Coordinator | Procurement, QA/QC & Operations
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftProject ManagementWHMIS CertificationProject PlanningOccupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems+7 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsLeadershipProject ManagementProject CoordinationConstruction Project ManagementManaging Construction Projects
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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 71 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: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, WHMIS Certification and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Certification.
What are some job titles related to equipment operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to equipment operators include: production operator, building operations team lead and boom truck operator / equipment maintenance technician (liuna local 527).
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 12 years of professional experience.
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