NOC 2021 · 53111 · TEER 3

NOC 53111: Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators

NOC 53111 is a TEER 3 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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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.

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Job titles filed under this code

Official example titles

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

Also included: motion picture projectionist; projectionist

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

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.

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

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.

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.
Progression to related technical occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts is possible with additional training or experience.

Codes in the same group

NOC	Occupation	TEER
53110	Photographers	3