Full Time

Crane Operator

Posted by Heddle Shipyards • St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

📍 St. Catharines, Ontario 🕒 February 23, 2026

About the Role

Ontario Shipyards is looking for a Crane Operator to join our team in Hamilton!

Job Summary:

As a Mobile Crane Operator, you will lift, move, and position equipment and materials throughout the shipyard. Your responsibilities include conducting pre-operational inspections, calculating load capacities, and ensuring safe crane operations. You will also perform routine maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards and manufacturer specifications.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

  • Strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines for crane operation.
  • Conduct pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment is in safe working condition and compliant with operational standards.
  • Safely operate a variety of mobile cranes to lift, move, position, and place equipment and materials with efficiency and precision. 
  • Calculate crane capacities and load weights to prepare for rigging and hoisting, including tarping, strapp...
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