Operators for hire in Nanaimo, BC
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Organizational Skills5%Heavy Equipment Operation4%Leadership4%Education level
High school diploma or GED51%Vocational or technical training24%Bachelor's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years50%3-5 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
AFDE (subcontractor for BC Hydro) at Site C Hydro DamAmix Systems LtdAscent HelicoptersTime at current job
More than 5 years43%1-2 years29%Less than a year14%
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Last updated: Sep. 18, 2026
Operator: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Nanaimo, BC: $104,584 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $74,546 – $146,724 yearly
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Forklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
TDG CertificationForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHazard IdentificationMotor Vehicle Transportation Experience+12 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementForkliftWarehouse ExperienceForklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftExcavation and Earth Moving Equipment Operation ExperienceClass 5 LicenceDriving LicenceExcavatorHeavy Equipment Operation+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam CoordinationSchedule ManagementMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordEquipment Operator / Pulp & TMP Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsLoader OperationDriving LicenceHazardous Energy Control+11 moreSkills
WHMIS CertificationCommunication SkillsPreventative MaintenanceMaintenanceMechanical KnowledgeEquipment RepairSolid Waste Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
Class 3 LicenceDangerous GoodsWHMIS CertificationAED CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid Certification+3 moreSkills
LeadershipHeavy Equipment OperationRoad RollersPavement CompactionPlumbing and Gas Engineering ExperienceGas Line InstallationShipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Licenses & certifications
ForkliftWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationConfined Space CertificationForklift LicenceSkills
Organizational SkillsHeavy LiftingOrder FulfillmentTime ManagementShipping & ReceivingForkliftMachine 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 Leadership
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What's the average time to fill an operator role?
The average time to fill an operator role is 79 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, heavy equipment operation and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for operators?
Common licenses or certifications for operators include: Driving Licence, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and WHMIS Certification.
What are some job titles related to operators?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to operators include: forklift operator, shipper/receiver/forklift operator and equipment operator / pulp & TMP operator.
What level of education is common for an operator?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an operator in Nanaimo, BC, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an operator?
Most operators have 10 years of professional experience.
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