National Occupational Classification, TEER 2

NOC 52110: Film and video camera operators

Film and video camera operators operate motion picture and video cameras and related equipment to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts. Below are the main duties, all 15 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.

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What is NOC 52110?

NOC 52110 is the code for film and video camera operators in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include assistant camera operator, camera operator, electronic news gathering (ENG) camera operator and film camera operator. It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $36.35 an hour.

NOC code
52110
TEER
2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
Broad category
Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport
Express Entry
Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
Category draws
None
Median wage
$36.35 an hour

Job titles under NOC 52110

Film and video camera operators operate motion picture and video cameras and related equipment to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts. They are employed by television networks and stations, motion picture and video production companies and in-house communications facilities of large corporations.

Main job titles

  • assistant camera operator
  • camera operator
  • electronic news gathering (ENG) camera operator
  • film camera operator
  • motion picture camera operator
  • studio camera operator
  • television camera operator
  • video camera operator

All 15 job titles in the NOC index

assistant camera operator, camera operator, dance videographer, electronic field production (EFP) camera operator, electronic news gathering (ENG) camera operator, film camera operator, film cameraman/woman, motion picture camera operator, news camera operator, senior motion picture camera operator, studio camera operator, television camera operator, television news camera operator, video camera operator, videographer.

Main duties of NOC 52110

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Meet with director and senior members of camera crew to discuss assignment and determine filming sequences, camera movements and picture composition
  • Select and set up camera equipment to be used and attach lens, filters and film magazine to camera
  • Adjust focus, exposure, lighting and other camera settings
  • Operate film or video camera to record news, live events, films, videos and television broadcasts
  • Label and record contents of exposed film, and complete report sheets
  • Test, maintain and store equipment.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of a college or technical program in broadcasting, audio-visual technology or a related field and Experience as an assistant camera operator are usually required.
  • Creative and technical ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work and experience, may be required.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory or director of photography positions is possible with additional training and experience.

Is NOC 52110 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.

NOC 52110 and Express Entry
Program or drawNOC 52110
Federal Skilled Worker ProgramCounts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3)
Canadian Experience ClassCounts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3)
Federal Skilled Trades ProgramNot a listed trade
Occupation category draws (2026)Not on any occupation list
French-language proficiency (category draw)Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French

Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.

How much does NOC 52110 pay?

Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.

NOC 52110 wages by province and territory
AreaLowMedianHigh
Canada$19.00$36.35$55.00
Quebec$20.00$37.39$50.81
Ontario$18.45$35.78$56.35
British Columbia$20.60$37.51$54.05

Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Employment Insurance Survey Data). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.

Using NOC 52110 duties on your resume

Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.

For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 52110 as you write.

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Where this information comes from

Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the NOC code for a assistant camera operator?

NOC 52110, Film and video camera operators, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.

What TEER is NOC 52110?

TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.

Is NOC 52110 eligible for Express Entry?

Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.

Is NOC 52110 in an Express Entry category-based draw?

No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.

How much does NOC 52110 pay in Canada?

The Job Bank median across Canada is $36.35 an hour, with most wages between $19.00 and $55.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.

Where is the official description?

On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 52110 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.

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