Job outlooks for Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators
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Occupation
boom microphone operator (53111)
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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.
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Newfoundland and LabradorUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Prince Edward IslandUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Nova ScotiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 84%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 12%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 83% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 11% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): more than 95%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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New BrunswickUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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QuebecVery limited
The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in Quebec:
- Approximately 1,700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 62%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 17%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 78% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 22% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 23% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators work all year, while 77% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 31 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 18% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 56% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 43% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 18% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 39% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 1,390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 1,390 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 78%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 6%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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OntarioVery limited
The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in Ontario:
- Approximately 2,200 people work in this occupation.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 60%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 14%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 77% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 23% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 19% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators work all year, while 81% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 27 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 20% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 67% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 33% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 8% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 24% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 64%
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (NAICS 339): 12%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 10%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 78%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 9%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
- Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 5%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 1,790 people work in this occupation.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 81%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 6%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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ManitobaVery limited
The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the winter months.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in Manitoba:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 55%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 37%
- Other schools and instruction (NAICS 6115-6117): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 80% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 7% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators work all year, while 93% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 21 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 13% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 68% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 32% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 36% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 28% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Due to the seasonal nature of this occupation, employment opportunities tend to be more favourable during the winter months.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 92%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 5%
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SaskatchewanUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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AlbertaLimited
The employment outlook will be Limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in Alberta:
- Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 65%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 10%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 9%
- Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 77% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 23% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 22% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators work all year, while 78% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 9% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 63% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 37% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 95%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 5%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 54%
- Construction (NAICS 23): 23%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 17%
- Management and Administrative Services (NAICS 55-56): 7%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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British ColumbiaVery limited
The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in British Columbia:
- Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 81%
- Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 86% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 14% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators work all year, while 86% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 13% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 70% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 30% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 2,900 people work in this occupation.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 89%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 230 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors:
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 93%
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 7%
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Yukon TerritoryUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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NunavutUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Related links
Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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