Film and video camera operators
Performing, creative and fine arts
NOC 52110
Filmed in 
Vancouver
A Vancouver camera operator shows Viviana what’s involved in capturing great moments on screen. Her exciting career offers daily variety in location, schedule and people, and she also likes the opportunity for continued growth and learning.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$74,810
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
410

Top 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!

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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.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

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Critical Thinking

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

Monitoring

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

Social Perceptiveness

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

Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

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