Forklift Operators for hire in Ottawa, ON
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Most popular skills
- Forklift
- 7%
- Time Management
- 5%
- Organizational Skills
- 5%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 47%
- Vocational or technical training
- 33%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- 3-5 years
- 30%
- More than 10 years
- 30%
- 1-2 years
- 20%
Current company
TOYS R’ US
Safety Kleen
DOLLARAMA
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 67%
- Less than a year
- 17%
- 1-2 years
- 17%
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Last updated: Nov. 8, 2026
Forklift Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Ottawa, ON: $52,939 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $45,625 – $61,425 yearly
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Cremation & Operation associate
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationFire Safety CertificationComputer SkillsCybersecuritySkills
LeadershipTime ManagementForkliftMaterials HandlingDecision MakingMachine OperationForklift Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationDriving LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceUnloadingLoad & UnloadShipping & ReceivingHeavy Forklift Operator/Fabrication Technician
Nepean, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationSkills
WHMIS CertificationLandscape MaintenanceCustomer ServiceMachine OperationMaintenanceForkliftForklift Operator
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationReach TruckCPRCPR Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsFood PreparationDrivingMaintenanceCustomer ServiceConcrete Defencies
Ontario
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftSwing StagesWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLoader OperationExcavator+8 moreSkills
Loader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationConstruction ExperienceForkliftSkid Steer LoaderSwing Stages310T Apprentice School bus technician
Ottawa, Ontario
Licenses & certifications
Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) CertificationAED CertificationFirst Aid CertificationVehicle Maintenance and Repair ExperienceAutomotive DiagnosticsAutomotive Repair+4 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceCustomer ServiceWeldingMechanical KnowledgePlumbingManufacturing
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What's the average time to fill a forklift operator role?
The average time to fill a forklift operator role is 73 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do forklift operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a forklift operator include: forklift, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for forklift operators?
Common licenses or certifications for forklift operators include: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems, Forklift and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to forklift operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to forklift operators include: clerk / forklift operator, PRODUCTION GENERAL LABOURER / FORKLIFT OPERATOR and heavy forklift operator/fabrication technician.
What level of education is common for a forklift operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a forklift operator in Ottawa, ON, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a forklift operator?
Most forklift operators have 8 years of professional experience.
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