5226-NOC

Other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts

(NOC 5226)
Annual Earnings
$67,302
Typical Education Background
Diploma/Certificate Excluding Apprenticeship
Job Openings
(2022-2032)
2,140

Career Overview

This occupational group includes a range of technical, co-ordinating and supervisory workers who co-ordinate and perform specific activities for television, radio and motion picture productions, news broadcasts, theatre and stage productions, and other live or recorded productions.

People in this group:

  • Work for television and radio stations and networks, recording studios, motion picture and video production companies, concert promoters and theatre, stage and dance companies
  • Should have good interpersonal skills
  • Should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Should be technically and mechanically inclined and have strong organizational skills
  • Should also be creative and able to follow detailed instructions

 

Duties

Floor managers:

  • Co-ordinate 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 co-ordinators and special effects technicians:

  • Design and co-ordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes

Makeup artists:

  • Apply cosmetic and special effects makeup on actors and other performers

Costumiers:

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

Settings shop forepersons:

  • Help prepare the construction specifications for sets

Property masters:

  • Identify and list the necessary props and place them during rehearsals and performances

 

Earnings

Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.

Annual Earnings

$67,302

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$40.00/hr
Median$32.27/hr
Low$21.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2022 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

3,400

% Employed Full Time

30%
Source: 2016 Census

Workers in this group may be required to work irregular hours, including overnight shifts. Since work in this industry is often project-based, workers may experience periods of unemployment.

Working conditions for other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts vary depending on the specific occupation. Work may be in movie or broadcast studios, in theatres or on location. Workers may be required to travel to various locations, depending on the project.

Employees may work closely with performers and backstage crews. Some positions involve moving heavy equipment, dismantling sets and climbing scaffolds in studios and theatres.

Career Pathways

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

With appropriate education and experience, workers in other technical and co-ordinating occupations in motion pictures may progress to senior or supervisory positions.

Occupational Interests

It’s important to understand what kinds of occupations align with your interests.

For more about occupational interests visit Skills for the Future Workforce > Characteristics.

Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Conventional
Conventional

Job Titles

Co-ordinator, broadcasting
Co-ordinator, optical effects
Co-ordinator, production
Co-ordinator, stunt
Costumer - costume maker / supervisor
Director, exterior shooting / floor dir.
Foreperson, settings shop
Gaffer, rigging
Grip, head / key / first
Light board operator
Machinist-electrician
Make up artist
Make-up artist / wigmaker / hairdresser
Manager, exterior set / location
Planner, program - radio / music
Production co-ordinator - video games
Production co-ordinator - visual effects
Property master / custodian
Stage electrician / manager
Studio administrator / manager
Supervisor, motion picture facilities
Supervisor, script
Technician, lighting / set electrician
Technician, production
Technician, special effects
Technician, telecasting / theatre
Wig hairdresser
Wrangler, animal / extras

Education, Training and Skills

For most occupations in this group, completion of a college or university program in broadcasting, technical production for theatre, theatre arts or a related field is required for employment. Other requirements may include:

  • Several years of work experience in a related support position in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts
  • Membership in a related union

Makeup artists generally need a portfolio of work in order to demonstrate their creative and technical ability to employers. Floor managers also require a portfolio of work.

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.

In B.C., SkilledTradesBC offers a two-year apprenticeship program for grips and another program for set dressers. Trade certification is not mandatory for these workers, but it can offer increased job opportunities. Apprenticeships programs:

  • Can be started in secondary school, through entry-level training at colleges and technical institutes, or by direct entry to the workforce
  • Require workers to find a sponsor employer willing to participate in the program

For more information, see SkilledTradesBC's website at: https://skilledtradesbc.ca.

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Drama/Theatre Arts Related
  • Film/Video Related
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Skills

Every job calls for a certain set of skills. Knowing those skills is the first step in finding a good career fit.

Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

53%
Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

53%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

53%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

53%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

50%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

47%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

47%
Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

47%
Negotiation

Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

44%
Persuasion

Convincing others to change their mind or behaviour.

44%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

Find out about employment types and trends by region and industry.

Employment

3,400
Source: 2016 Census

Employment by Region

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Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
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Region Employment (2022) % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 50 0.6%
Kootenay 20 0.4%
Mainland/Southwest 3,540 89.2%
North Coast and Nechako 20 0.6%
Northeast N/A 0.0%
Thompson-Okanagan 110 2.7%
Vancouver Island/Coast 240 6.2%
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2022-2032)

2,140
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2022-2032)

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Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
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Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 0 0.0%
Kootenay 0 4.1%
Mainland/Southwest 1,980 2.8%
North Coast and Nechako 0 4.1%
Northeast N/A N/A
Thompson-Okanagan 0 1.7%
Vancouver Island/Coast 80 1.2%
N/A: Data is not available for this region.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

Learn about the opportunities in B.C.'s major industries, including employment trends, earning potential, locations of work and more.

Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2022-2032)
Information, Culture and Recreation57,300
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services148,000
Educational Services64,500
Retail Trade115,500
Finance, insurance and real estate50,900
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: 2016 Census and B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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