Machine-Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Most popular skills
Heavy Equipment Operation4%Construction Experience3%Organizational Skills3%Education level
High school diploma or GED50%Vocational or technical training37%Bachelor's degree11%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%Less than a year10%1-2 years10%Current company
HOWE SOUND PULP AND PAPER
Eddyfi Technologies
Western Forest Products
Time at current job
1-2 years33%2-5 years33%Less than a year17%
Browse Indeed's database of 180 profiles for Machine-Operators in Nanaimo, BC
Last updated: Sep. 18, 2026
Machine Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $112,987 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $103,976 – $122,779 yearly
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Machine Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceCSTS+2 moreSkills
LeadershipUtilities Construction and Maintenance ExperienceBlueprint ReadingConstruction ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationTeam LeadershipDriller
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationDangerous GoodsAED CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsCPR+2 moreSkills
Drilling TechniqueCPRMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeConstruction ExperienceMachine OperationRoofer
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDrivingDriving Licence+2 moreSkills
MachiningCarpentryLandscape MaintenanceMaintenanceSnow PlowingMechanical KnowledgeGeneral Forman
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationDrivingClass 1 LicenceCPR+4 moreSkills
Heavy HaulLowboyClass 1 LicenceFirst Aid CertificationH2S AliveCommunication SkillsVolenteer
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftAED CertificationCPRCPR CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipPresentation SkillsLoad & UnloadFreightShipping & ReceivingSelf-Employed Commercial Fisherman
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Loader OperationSkid Steer LoaderClass 2 LicenceDriving LicenceHeavy Equipment OperationSkills
Class 2 LicenceDriving LicenceDump TruckHeavy Equipment OperationDrivingLoader Operation
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What's the average time to fill a machine operator role?
The average time to fill a machine operator role is 71 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do machine-operators tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a machine operator include: heavy equipment operation, construction experience and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for machine-operators?
Common licenses or certifications for machine-operators include: First Aid Certification, Forklift and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.
What are some job titles related to machine-operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to machine-operators include: driller, volenteer and EQUIPMENT OPERATOR.
What level of education is common for a machine operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a machine operator in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a machine operator?
Most machine-operators have 15 years of professional experience.
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