NOC 52110: Film and video camera operators
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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 52110 (Film and video camera operators) is a TEER 2 occupation, so it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 2
Skilled for Express Entry
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 52110 |
|---|---|
| Title | Film and video camera operators |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
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
- 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.
Your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties to use this NOC — check the full profile on the official NOC site.
Related occupations
- NOC 52100 — Library and public archive technicians
- NOC 52111 — Graphic arts technicians
- NOC 52112 — Broadcast technicians
- NOC 52113 — Audio and video recording technicians
- NOC 52114 — Announcers and other broadcasters
- NOC 52119 — Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
- NOC 52120 — Graphic designers and illustrators
- NOC 52121 — Interior designers and interior decorators
← NOC 52100 Library and public archive technicians · NOC 52111 Graphic arts technicians →
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TEER 2 also matters for work permits: see the spousal open work permit (TEER rules for spouses of workers), LMIA explained and the Atlantic Immigration Program (job offers in TEER 0–4).
Sources: Statistics Canada NOC 2021 V1.0; IRCC high-wage occupations; IRCC category-based selection; IRCC who can apply.
Frequently asked questions
Is NOC 52110 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 52110 is a TEER 2 occupation. IRCC counts work in TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupations as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, as long as all other program requirements are met.
Is NOC 52110 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 52110 isn't on IRCC's Express Entry high-wage occupations list, so it doesn't earn the extra high-wage or job offer CRS points. Canadian work-length points can still apply for TEER 0–3 work.
Which Express Entry category draws include NOC 52110?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 52110. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.