NOC 2021 · 52119 · TEER 2

NOC 52119: Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

NOC 52119 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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FSW · CEC

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Workers in other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts coordinate and perform specific activities for television, radio and motion picture productions, news broadcasts, theatre and stage productions, and other live or recorded productions. They are employed by television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies, concert promoters and theatre, stage and dance companies.

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Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

costumier
gaffer
key grip
lighting technician
make-up artist - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts
program coordinator - broadcasting
property master - broadcasting
settings shop foreman/woman
special effects technician
stage manager
stunt coordinator
theatre technician

Also included: machinist-electrician; stage electrician

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Not this code

Close occupations that have their own code

Audio and video recording technicians → 52113
Broadcast technicians → 52112
Film and video camera operators → 52110
Lighting designer → 53123 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers
Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators → 53111

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Floor managers

Coordinate the work of camera operators and other technical staff, and cue announcers, actors and performers during news broadcasts and television program tapings.

Key grips

Supervise grips, gaffers and stagehands who rig, place, move and dismantle lights, sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.

Gaffers and lighting technicians

Set up, operate and make repairs to lights and other electrical equipment in studios and on sets and stages.

Stunt coordinators and special effects technicians

Design and coordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes.

Make-up artists

Apply cosmetic and special effects make-up on actors and other performers.

Costumiers

Study scripts to determine the necessary costumes and oversee the acquisition, fitting and maintenance of costumes.

Settings shop foremen and property masters

Assist in preparing the construction specifications for sets
Identify and list the necessary props and place them during rehearsals and performances.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWAccepted

TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

CECAccepted

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

FSTNot accepted

Not in a Federal Skilled Trades group.

This code is not on any 2026 category list. Candidates compete in general rounds and in program rounds such as Canadian Experience Class rounds. See recent rounds →

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Employment requirements

For most occupations in this unit group, completion of a college or university program in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field and several years of experience in a related support or assisting occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts are required.
Floor managers require a portfolio of work.
Make-up artists working in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts may require a training program.
Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required for make-up artists.
For gaffers, lighting technicians, key grips and other stage technicians, completion of a college program or other specialized training program in technical production for theatre is required.
Membership in a related union may be required.

Good to know

There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group, depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.

Codes in the same group

NOC	Occupation	TEER
52110	Film and video camera operators	2
52111	Graphic arts technicians	2
52112	Broadcast technicians	2
52113	Audio and video recording technicians	2
52114	Announcers and other broadcasters	2