Photographic and film processors
Photographic and film processors process and finish still photographic film and motion picture film.
Limited
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
QC, ON, NS
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What They Do
- Operate equipment to develop negatives and slides, and to print black and white and colour photographs
- Operate photographic enlarging equipment to produce prints and enlargements from negatives
- Operate equipment to develop motion picture film
- Tend automatic equipment in retail establishments to develop colour negatives, prints and slides
- Operate equipment to transfer film to video tape
- Retouch photographic negatives or original prints to correct defects
- Splice film and mount film on reels
- Measure and mix chemicals required for processing
- Inspect rolls of photographic prints for conformance to specifications; or motion picture film to detect defects in developing and printing.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is usually required.
- checkFor employment in film processing laboratories, completion of a college or other specialized photography program orextensive related experience is required.
- checkFor employment as a film printing machine operator in retail outlets, on-the-job training is provided.
Market Outlook by Province
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Limited for photographic and film processors (NOC 94153) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about photographic and film processors in Quebec: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Photographic and film processors mainly work in the following sectors: Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 26%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 22%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 17%Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 10%Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS 334): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 66% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 34% compared to 18% for all occupations59% of photographic and film processors work all year, while 41% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.11% of photographic and film processors are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 47% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 53% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 31% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Limited
Outlook
Ontario
The employment outlook will be Very limited for photographic and film processors (NOC 94153) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Not many 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 photographic and film processors in Ontario: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Photographic and film processors mainly work in the following sectors: Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 32%Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 15%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 13%Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 7%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 6% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 68% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 32% compared to 19% for all occupations57% of photographic and film processors work all year, while 42% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.14% of photographic and film processors are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 48% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 52% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Very limited
Outlook
Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
Provincial Nominee Programs
Atlantic Immigration Program
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Near Vision
to inspect motion picture film for defects in developing and printing
Equipment and Tool Selection
to select the right equipment to ensure film or photographic prints have the desired sharpness, colour accuracy and overall image quality
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to ensure film and photographs are processed correctly, maintaining the desired quality
Colour Perception
to ensure colours in developed photos or film accurately reflect the original scene
Attention to Detail
to copy information, measure and mix chemicals required for processing negatives, prints and slides
Knowledge in Chemistry
to understand the chemical reactions that are essential for developing, fixing and producing images on film or photographic paper
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