What is the average salary for a forklift operator in Ontario?

The median salary for material handlers in Ontario is $46,800 per year, with most postings between $41,600 and $51,376 (2026-05). 4 of the 6 current Forklift Operator postings in Ontario on Jobily state a salary.

What is the NOC code for forklift operator?

The NOC 2021 code for forklift operator is 75101 (Material handlers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.

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Forklift Operator Jobs in Ontario — 2026

6 forklift operator jobs posted in Ontario in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available: 6
Median salary: $46,800
NOC code: 75101

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About forklift operator work in Ontario

Salary range

Postings for material handlers in Ontario run from about $41,600 at the 25th percentile to $51,376 at the 75th, with a median of $46,800 per year (2026-05, 90 postings).

$37,232median $46,800$74,880

NOC code

75101 — Material handlers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

No provincial licence, but occupational health and safety regulations require documented forklift training, and employers ask for a current certificate for the truck class used.

What employers ask for: A current forklift certification (counterbalance, reach or order picker as posted), warehouse experience, and safety-boot compliance.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current forklift operator postings in Ontario are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a forklift operator in Ontario?: The median salary for material handlers in Ontario is $46,800 per year, with most postings between $41,600 and $51,376 (2026-05). 4 of the 6 current Forklift Operator postings in Ontario on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a forklift operator in Ontario?: No provincial licence, but occupational health and safety regulations require documented forklift training, and employers ask for a current certificate for the truck class used.
What is the NOC code for forklift operator?: The NOC 2021 code for forklift operator is 75101 (Material handlers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.