NOC 55109: Other performers
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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
NOC 55109 (Other performers) is a TEER 5 occupation — not skilled work for FSW or CEC. It is not on IRCC's high-wage list. It isn't on any current category-based draw list.
TEER
TEER 5
Not skilled for FSW/CEC
High-wage
Not listed
No extra CRS points
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
| NOC 2021 code | 55109 |
|---|---|
| Title | Other performers |
| Broad category | Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport |
| TEER | TEER 5 — usually short-term work demonstration and no formal education |
Example job titles
Main 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
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.
← NOC 54100 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness · NOC 60010 Corporate sales managers →
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TEER 5 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 55109 eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 55109 is a TEER 5 occupation. IRCC only counts TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work as skilled experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, so this occupation alone generally won't meet those requirements. Provincial programs may differ.
Is NOC 55109 a high-wage occupation?+
No. NOC 55109 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 55109?+
None of IRCC's current category-based selection lists include NOC 55109. Candidates can still be invited in general, program-specific (such as CEC) or PNP rounds.