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Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

Occupation · NOC 2021 65211 · Canada

NOC 2021 code
65211
TEER
5
Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
2,987
Median wage, Canada
C$17.50 per hour
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
1,036
NOC65211TEER 5
Year by year
Data as at 2026
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About this occupation

Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport assist patrons, collect tickets and fees and supervise the use of recreational and sports equipment. They are employed by amusement parks, fairs, exhibitions, carnivals, arenas, billiard parlours, bowling alleys, golf courses, ski centres, tennis clubs, campgrounds and other recreational and sports facilities.

Example job titles

  • amusement attraction operator
  • amusement park attendant
  • amusement ride operator
  • athletic equipment custodian
  • billiard parlour attendant
  • bingo hall attendant
  • bowling alley attendant
  • campground attendant
  • campground supervisor
  • game concession operator
  • recreation attendant
  • recreational facility attendant
  • rink ice maker
  • ski lift attendant
  • sports attendant
  • tennis court attendant

Main duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Amusement attraction operators
  • Drive trucks, vans and other vehicles to transport amusement rides, games and other attractions to amusement attraction sites
  • Set up rides, fun houses, game concessions and other amusement attractions
  • Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections of attraction equipment
  • Operate rides and other attractions, oversee game activities and ensure safety of participants
  • May sell tickets.
  • Attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
  • Collect tickets and fees, and rent or sell sports and accessory equipment
  • Schedule the use of recreational facilities such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, fitness clubs, campgrounds and other similar facilities

Employment requirements

  • Some secondary school education may be required.
  • On-the-job training is usually provided.
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

2234452016201720182019202020222023202420252026
223445201620182020202320252026
Data table
2016203
2017149
2018246
2019430
2020145
2022221
2023445
2024422
2025439
2026287
By province or territory
  1. Ontario1,565
  2. British Columbia823
  3. Quebec270
  4. Manitoba190
  5. Alberta99
  6. New Brunswick37
  7. Saskatchewan2
  8. Nova Scotia1
Employers with the most positions
  1. North American Midway Entertainment-Canada Co.992
  2. R.F. Hauser Shows Ltd.396
  3. First Class Concessions Inc368
  4. Beauce Carnaval inc196
  5. Wonder Shows Ltd159
  6. ROBERTSON AMUSEMENTS LTD141
  7. D.A.Campbell Amusements Limited106
  8. Albion Amusements Ltd84
  9. WORLD'S FINEST SHOW INC79
  10. Spruce Meadows Ltd75
  11. Homeniuk Rides Inc.50
  12. Magical Midways Inc.40
  13. Amusement Fun Show 2006 inc.36
  14. 666453 NB LTD31
  15. Select Shows Blue Unit Ltd.30
By stream
  1. Low-wage stream (TFWP)2,760
  2. High-wage stream (TFWP)24
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

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).

YearTFWP permitsIMP permits
20263950
20253500
20243850
20233450
20222400
2021700
2020250
20192800
20182200
20172200
20161900
20151800

All work permits by year

198395201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026
1983952015201720192021202320252026
Data table
2015180
2016190
2017220
2018220
2019280
202025
202170
2022240
2023345
2024385
2025350
2026395
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (values rounded to the nearest 5; 1–4 suppressed). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at Jun 2026

Wages

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

AreaLowMedianHigh
CanadaC$15.00C$17.50C$27.00
AlbertaC$15.00C$16.78C$28.00
British ColumbiaC$17.85C$19.00C$27.00
ManitobaC$16.00C$16.00C$25.84
New BrunswickC$15.65C$18.75C$28.00
Newfoundland and LabradorC$16.00C$18.00C$28.00
Nova ScotiaC$16.50C$16.50C$26.45
OntarioC$17.60C$17.60C$27.50
QuebecC$16.10C$17.00C$27.00
SaskatchewanC$15.35C$15.35C$25.00
Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
1,036
Vacancies advertised
3,816
Median advertised minimum hourly wage
C$19.07
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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