52113

Audio and video recording technicians

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: Yes

Classification

Art, culture, recreation & sport

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Definition

Audio and video recording technicians operate equipment to record, mix and edit sound, music and videotape, for motion pictures, television and radio programs, videos, recordings and live events. They are employed by multimedia companies, film, video and concert production companies, sound recording firms, theatre and dance companies, educational establishments, clubs, hotels, bands, radio stations, television networks and video production and editing companies.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Set up, prepare, operate and adjust audio, recording, editing and reproducing equipment to record, edit and reproduce sound input or feed of pre-recorded material from tapes, records, compact discs, digital audio devices, and input from live microphones, satellites or microwave trucks for films, videos, radio and television programs and recordings
Prepare and operate videotape recording and playback equipment to record videos, television programs, concerts and live events, and to edit video tape after production
Operate electronic equipment to generate program titles, credits, sub-titles, graphic backgrounds or animation for television programs
Operate audio consoles or computers, tape machines, microphones and sound processing equipment to mix, combine and edit music and sound at concerts and live events
Operate dubbing machines to play back edited dialogue, music and sound effect tracks from different sources, in synchronization with motion picture film
May supervise and coordinate the work of other audio and video recording technicians.

Example job titles

•audiovisual (AV) technician
•multimedia sound technician
•postproduction technician
•recording engineer
•recording studio technician
•sound effects editor
•sound mixer
•sound technician

Overview

Under the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, "Audio and video recording technicians" are classified under NOC code 52113. This TEER 2 occupation includes skilled professionals who operate electronic equipment to record, mix, filter, and adjust sound and video for radio, television, film, music recordings, and live events. Because it is categorized under TEER 2, foreign nationals in this field may be eligible to apply for Canadian permanent residency through federal immigration pathways such as the Express Entry system.

To qualify for NOC 52113, applicants must meet specific employment requirements established by the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). Candidates typically require the completion of a college program in recording engineering, audiovisual technology, or a related discipline. Alternatively, equivalent hands-on experience or industry-specific training may be accepted. Typical duties include operating recording consoles, setting up and adjusting microphones, synchronizing audio and video feeds, and performing post-production editing.

Skilled technicians in this category have multiple options for immigrating to Canada. Eligible candidates can enter the Express Entry pool under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) or the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) if they possess qualifying Canadian work experience. Additionally, several Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) offer targeted streams for tech and media professionals, helping fill localized labor shortages across Canada's creative industries. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional immigration advice. For official and updated guidance, please refer to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.