Operators for hire in Dartmouth, NS

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  • Most popular skills

    Organizational Skills5%
    Time Management5%
    Communication Skills4%
  • Education level

    Bachelor's degree24%
    Vocational or technical training24%
    High school diploma or GED24%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years12%
    3-5 years22%
    6-10 years28%
  • Current company

    Oberland Agriscience
    Asda
    Baffinland Iron Ore Mine
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year35%
    1-2 years6%
    2-5 years48%

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Last updated: Sep. 9, 2026

Operator: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Dartmouth, NS: $73,896 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $53,843$101,417 yearly

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  • Machine Operator

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationSecurity Guard LicenceNVCI+3 more

    Skills

    Emergency ManagementNVCIFirst Aid CertificationWHMIS CertificationDe-Escalation TechniquesSecurity
  • Production Operator

    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftComputer HardwareDrivingAutoCADDriving LicenceForklift Licence+1 more

    Skills

    AutoCADCAD SoftwareLumionSketchupCADForklift
  • Production Operator

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    TDG CertificationClass G LicenceWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDrivingClass 8 Licence+7 more

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingDrivingSchedule Management
  • Plant Operator

    Halifax, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationFood HandlingCPR+2 more

    Skills

    Industrial EquipmentPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceInventory ControlInventory ManagementWritten Report Writing
  • Wireline Operator

    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    Class 3 LicenceDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationCPR+4 more

    Skills

    Quality AssuranceForkliftShipping & ReceivingWarehouse ExperienceMechanical KnowledgePackaging
  • Engine Operator

    Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    ForkliftCCTVWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsComputer SkillsSolar Energy+13 more

    Skills

    LeadershipBoilerSteam BoilersBoiler OperationSystem DesignMaintenance

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

The average time to fill an operator role is 84 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: organizational skills, time management and communication skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for an operator?

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

What are some job titles related to operators?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: production operator, wireline operator and engine operator.

What level of education is common for an operator?

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

How many years of experience is common for an operator?

Most operators have 9 years of professional experience.

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