Assistants and operators in movies, broadcasting and performing arts

Assistants and operators in movies, broadcasting and performing arts

NOC
53111

- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators

This unit group includes camera crane operators, motion picture projectionists, props persons, set builders, script assistants, grips and riggers, dressers, and production assistants.

Quick facts

3-Year Outlook

Undetermined
Undetermined

3-Year Job Openings

0
 

Median Hourly Wage

$18.00
$15.30
Low
$34.00
High

Average Salary

N/A

Typically Required

College or apprenticeship

Employed

0
 
Job details

Full NOC Description

Assistants and operators in motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts perform duties related to these fields. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies and by theatre and stage companies.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Camera crane operators
  • Set up, assemble, adjust, maintain and replace reels and projector equipment; detect and repair mechanical and electrical problems; and change and install an electronic control panel using automated equipment.
  • Motion picture projectionists
  • Check the condition of the copy; set up and load film reels on movie theatre projection systems, adjust focus, sound levels and other projector and theatre settings; and maintain projection equipment.
  • Props persons and set builders
  • Assemble, repair, place, build and oversee props.
  • Script assistants
  • Distribute scripts to actors; keep detailed notes of all actions, positions and camera angles; and photograph and date scenes.
  • Grips and riggers
  • Rig, place, move and dismantle sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.
  • Dressers
  • Clean, maintain, transport and store costumes, and assist performers to dress in costumes.
  • Production assistants
  • Provide support to the director and producer, and are responsible for various aspects of production such as preparing schedules, setting up equipment, and making travel arrangements to various shooting locations.
  • Also Known As

    • boom grip
    • camera crane operator
    • dresser - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
    • lighting assistant
    • production assistant
    • prompter
    • props person
    • script assistant
    • set builder
    • special effects assistant
    • spotlight operator
    • stagehand
    Requirements

    Employment Requirements

    Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  • Most occupations in this unit group require completion of college courses in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field or A period of on-the-job training.
  • Certification for projectionists is available, but voluntary, in New Brunswick. In Quebec, projectionists are regulated under operators of electrical machines, cinema equipment.
  • Projectionists are required to be licensed by their province of employment.
  • Provincial Regulation

    Not Provincially Regulated

    Employment by Sex

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    Employment by age

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    65+
    Employment by highest level of education

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    Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma
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    College or University Below Bachelor Level
    0.0%
    University - Bachelor Level or Above
    Employment by Industry

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    Employment by Economic Regions

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    Economic Regions

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    Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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    Province of New Brunswick Economic Regions

    Economic Regions

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    Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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    Salary

    The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

    New Brunswick

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    Newfoundland

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    Prince Edward Island

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    Nova Scotia

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    Canada

    $55,050
    Employment Outlook

    The following represents the number of job openings that are expected to occur in this occupation over the next three and ten years respectively, broken down by openings expected to result from growth (“new jobs”) and openings expected to result from attrition (death and retirements).

    Three Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 3-Year

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    New Jobs: 3-Year

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    Ten Year Outlook

    Total Openings: 10-Year

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    New Jobs: 10-Year

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    Retirements/Deaths: 10-Year

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