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Other performers

Occupation · NOC 2021 55109 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
55109
TEER
5
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
2,136
Median wage, Canada
C$28.48 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
73
NOC55109TEER 5
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Other performers include influencers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers. They are employed by nightclubs and theatre, advertising and other production companies, or they may be self-employed.

Example job titles

  • busker
  • fashion model
  • influencer
  • magician
  • puppeteer

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Buskers
  • Entertain passers-by on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining displays.
  • Magicians and illusionists
  • Perform sleight-of-hand tricks, disappearing acts and other illusions.
  • Fashion models
  • Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements and fashion shows
  • Pose for artists, photographers and videographers.
  • Influencers
  • Share ideas and advice on a broad range of topics.

Employment requirements

  • Completion of modelling courses is usually required for models.
  • Training for other occupations in this unit group is often obtained under the guidance of a practitioner.
  • Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type or performance may be required.
Source: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification 2021 Version 1.0. Statistics Canada Open LicenceData as at NOC 2021 v1.0

Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)

Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.

Approved positions by year

18436720162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
184367201620182020202220242026
Data table
2016362
2017367
2018312
2019314
202029
202117
202263
2023248
2024166
2025194
202664
By province or territory
  1. Quebec1,480
  2. Ontario346
  3. British Columbia296
  4. Alberta9
  5. Saskatchewan5
Employers with the most positions
  1. Reitmans Canada Ltd534
  2. La Maison Simons331
  3. Aritzia LP141
  4. Elite Model Management Toronto Inc123
  5. Groupe Dynamite90
  6. lululemon athletica Canada Inc.88
  7. Group Atallah Inc.82
  8. Groupe Atallah inc.73
  9. Anita Norris Model Managment INC70
  10. Laura Canada58
  11. Groupe Atallah inc./SSENSE44
  12. La Vie en Rose35
  13. Aritzia26
  14. Les Productions Haut-Vol Inc.25
  15. Kit And Ace Designs Inc23
By stream
  1. High-wage stream (TFWP)1,761
  2. Low-wage stream (TFWP)11
  3. Primary agriculture stream (TFWP)2
Source: ESDC, Temporary Foreign Worker Program: employers who received positive and negative LMIAs (June 2014 – 2026 Q1). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2026 Q1

Wages

Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$17.00C$28.48C$49.84
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
73
Vacancies advertised
86
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$20.00
Source: ESDC, Wages by occupation and economic region (2025 release). Open Government Licence – Canada; ESDC, Job Bank job postings, January–September 2026. Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 24 Oct 2026

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