APPRENTICESHIP

Heavy Equipment Operators - Excavator operate an excavator, its attachments and ground engaging equipment in various types of projects across multiple industries, such as road construction and maintenance, mining, quarrying, land clearing, forestry, logging, as well as gas and oil.

Experienced workers who have not completed an Ontario apprenticeship but have equivalent qualifications or experience in their trade can use the Trade Equivalency Assessment Process.

Academic entry grade
Grade 12
On-the-job training
2,260 hours (approximately 1.5 years)
Technical training
300 hours (3 months across 2 levels)
Required skills
Critical thinking, Innovation, Problem solving, Working independently

WORKFORCE PROFILE

Highest Job Postings by Region

Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2024

Job Postings by Area in Ontario

Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2024

Certificates of Qualification Issued by Age Group

Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2024

Certificates of Qualification Issued by Gender

Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2024

Certificates of Qualification Issued

6
Source: Skilled Trades Ontario 2024

INCOME PROFILE

Annual Salary Range

$51,000 - $78,000
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2024

Hourly Salary Range

$26 - $40
Source: Workforce Planning Ontario, Labour Market Insights Report 2024