Summary Recording Studio Technician in Nova Scotia

National Occupational Classification update

We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "recording studio technician" was moved from the group Audio and video recording technicians (NOC 5225) to the group Audio and video recording technicians (NOC 52113).

Find key facts and figures about working as a recording studio technician. The following information is applicable to all Audio and video recording technicians (NOC 52113).

Note that some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the NOC.

Description

Audio and video recording technicians operate equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music and videotape, for motion pictures, television and radio programs, videos, recordings and live events. They are employed by multimedia companies, film, video and concert production companies, sound recording firms, theatre and dance companies, educational establishments, clubs, hotels, bands, radio stations, television networks and video production and editing companies.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$25.00/hour

Median wage in Nova Scotia

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Prospects

Varies

The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.

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Jobs

1 job

advertised in Nova Scotia

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Skills

  • Supervise other technical staff
  • Operate mixing, dubbing, editing machinery and equipment
  • Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment at concerts and live events
  • Operate audio-visual or electronic equipment
  • Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment and edit video tape after production

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