Camera crane operators
Camera crane operators assist technical workers and perform other support duties related to broadcasting and the production of motion pictures and the performing arts.
Moderate
Market Demand
TEER 3
Skill Level
NS, AB, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Set up, assemble, adjust, maintain and replace reels and projector equipment; detect and repair mechanical and electrical problems; and change and install an electronic control panel using automated equipment.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkMost occupations in this unit group require completion of college courses in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field ora period of on-the-job training.
Market Outlook by Province
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in Nova Scotia: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 84%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 12% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 83% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 17% compared to 18% for all occupations11% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 79% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 21% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 24% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 35% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 7% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in Alberta: Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 65%Construction (NAICS 23): 10%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 9%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 77% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 23% compared to 20% for all occupations22% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators work all year, while 78% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 28 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.9% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 63% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 37% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 14% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 17% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 15% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Very limited for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators (NOC 53111) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in British Columbia: Approximately 3,100 people work in this occupation. Motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 81%Arts, entertainment and recreation (NAICS 71): 5% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 86% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 14% compared to 22% for all occupations14% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators work all year, while 86% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 29 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.13% of motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 70% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 30% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 7% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 35% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
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TEER 3 occupations require college or vocational training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Trades Program.
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