People in this occupation play a support role in the production of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and the performing arts.
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People in these careers work for:
This occupational group includes projectionists who work for IMAX or automated cinemas and drive-in theatres.
Source: Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Source: 2021 Job Bank Wage Report
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
10 year expected job openings: 1,250
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Camera crane operators:
Motion picture projectionists:
Props persons and set builders:
Script assistants:
Grips and riggers:
Dressers:
Production assistants:
Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
Source: 2016 Census
Workers who are certified for an occupation by a regulator elsewhere in Canada can apply for the same certification from the regulator in B.C. Under the terms of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), most applicants who are transferring their credentials from elsewhere in Canada will not be required to complete additional training or testing. However, the B.C. regulator may ask applicants to provide further information such as a letter of good standing, references, or criminal record check. For those who trained outside of Canada and never received certification from any Canadian jurisdiction, a full assessment is likely needed. Most occupational regulators have a process for assessment and recognize internationally trained applicants. For information about labour mobility in Canada, visit www.workersmobility.ca. View a list of B.C. occupational regulators.
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Career paths
Progression to related technical occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts is possible with additional training or experience.
There may be an overlap in duties among occupations in this unit group, depending on the size of the production or broadcasting studio.
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