Film and video camera operators
Occupation · NOC 2021 52110 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 52110
- TEER
- 2
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 113
- Median wage, Canada
- C$36.35 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 111
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About this occupation
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.
Example 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
Main duties
- 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.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2016 | 31 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 2 |
- Solutre, Inc.7
- Shambhala Music Festival Ltd6
- AOA S1 BC PRODUCTIONS INC.6
- Infantry Pictures Inc5
- Studio 12 MOvies & Photography Ltd5
- 101158760 Saskatchewan Ltd3
- ISHQ Productions Ltd3
- Stiletto Cinema Partners, Inc3
- 4427319 Canada Inc.2
- Fox Québec Production Ltd2
- Winners Merchants International L.P.2
- Cooperage Enterprises Inc2
- Empipe Solutions Limited2
- Aritzia LP2
- Studio12 Movies & Photography Ltd2
Work permits
Work permit holders by year the permit took effect, mapped from NOC 2016 where the code has a single NOC 2021 successor (IRCC).
| Year | TFWP permits | IMP permits |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 20 |
| 2025 | 10 | 50 |
| 2024 | 10 | 10 |
| 2023 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | 5 | 25 |
| 2020 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 5 | 10 |
| 2018 | 0 | 45 |
| 2017 | 10 | 50 |
| 2016 | 35 | 75 |
| 2015 | 20 | 10 |
All work permits by year
Data table
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 110 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2018 | 45 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 60 |
| 2026 | 35 |
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
- Canadian Experience Class70
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$19.00 | C$36.35 | C$55.00 |
| British Columbia | C$20.60 | C$37.51 | C$54.05 |
| Ontario | C$18.45 | C$35.78 | C$56.35 |
| Quebec | C$20.00 | C$37.39 | C$50.81 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 111
- Vacancies advertised
- 121
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$25.00
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