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NOC 52110: Film and video camera operators
NOC 52110 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW and CEC. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.
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Film and video camera operators operate motion picture and video cameras and related equipment to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts. They are employed by television networks and stations, motion picture and video production companies and in-house communications facilities of large corporations.
Job titles filed under this code
Official example titles
- assistant camera operator
- camera operator
- electronic news gathering (ENG) camera operator
- film camera operator
- motion picture camera operator
- studio camera operator
- television camera operator
- video camera operator
Not this code
Close occupations that have their own code
- Audio and video recording technicians → 52113
- Audiovisual (AV) assistant → 53111 Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
- Director of photography → 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- Filmmaker → 51120 Producers, directors, choreographers and related occupations
- Photographers → 53110
- Video artist → 53122 Painters, sculptors and other visual artists
- Video transmission operator → 52112 Broadcast technicians
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Meet with director and senior members of camera crew to discuss assignment and determine filming sequences, camera movements and picture composition
- Select and set up camera equipment to be used and attach lens, filters and film magazine to camera
- Adjust focus, exposure, lighting and other camera settings
- Operate film or video camera to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts
- Label and record contents of exposed film, and complete report sheets
- Test, maintain and store equipment.
What this code means for Express Entry
TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.
Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.
CRS points from November 3, 2026
NOC 52110 is not on IRCC's high-wage occupations list. From November 3, 2026, Canadian work in it earns only the work-length points, and a job offer in it adds no CRS points (it can still count for program eligibility).
IRCC high-wage list (list from 2023 to 2025 wage data, read 2026-10-16) · CRS calculator with the new rules
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Employment requirements
- Completion of a college or technical program in broadcasting, audio-visual technology or a related field and Experience as an assistant camera operator are usually required.
- Creative and technical ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work and experience, may be required.
Good to know
- Progression to supervisory or director of photography positions is possible with additional training and experience.