Operators for hire in Burnaby, BC

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  • Most popular skills

    Time Management
    4%
    Organizational Skills
    4%
    Forklift
    4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree
    36%
    High school diploma or GED
    28%
    Master's degree
    17%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    6-10 years
    40%
    3-5 years
    10%
  • Current company

    • GFL Environmental
    • MAERSK
    • Encore Global
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    50%
    Less than a year
    25%
    1-2 years
    25%

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Last updated: Nov. 11, 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Burnaby, BC: $87,044 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $60,476 – $125,284 yearly
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  • Manufacturing Operator

    Vancouver, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsPMPBlueprint ReadingGd&tAutodesk Inventor+8 more

    Skills

    Time ManagementMechanical AssemblyPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceAssemblyRoutine Maintenance Inspections
  • Tower Crane Operator

    Burnaby, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Red SealClass a Commercial Driver's Licence – Air Brake Endorsement (AZ)CraneClass 1 LicenceDriving LicenceAir Brake Endorsement

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceCraneForkliftMechanical KnowledgeHeavy Equipment OperationElectrical Experience
  • TELEHANDLER OPERATOR

    North Vancouver, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationRiggingCSTS+2 more

    Skills

    Construction Management SoftwareForkliftForklift Operator ExperienceLogisticsMaterials HandlingResidential Construction Experience
  • Heavy Machinery Operator

    Burnaby, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationHazardous Energy ControlConfined Space CertificationWorking at Heights CertificateEnergy Control Procedures

    Skills

    LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationExcavatorLoader OperationSkid Steer LoaderSnow Removal
  • Equipment Operator

    Vancouver, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftTCPWheel LoaderForklift Operator ExperienceLoader OperationSkid Steer Loader+4 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceHeavy LiftingLoader OperationHeavy Equipment OperationWeldingConstruction Experience
  • Carpenter/Operator

    Surrey, British Columbia

    Licenses & certifications

    Class 3 LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System CertificationScissor Lift+6 more

    Skills

    Construction ExperienceLandscapingHeavy Equipment OperationWoodworkingCustomer ServiceTeam Coordination

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

The average time to fill an operator role is 74 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do operators tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an operator include: time management, organizational skills and forklift.

What licenses or certifications are common for operators?

Common licenses or certifications for operators include: First Aid Certification, Driving Licence and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems.

What are some job titles related to operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: production operator, heavy machinery operator and hoist operator.

What level of education is common for an operator?

Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for an operator in Burnaby, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an operator?

Most operators have 11 years of professional experience.

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