52119 – Other technical and coordinating occupations in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts
Lead statement
Floor managers oversee the work of camera operators and other technical staff, and cue announcers, actors and performers during news broadcasts and television program tapings.
Main duties
- Coordinate the work of camera operators and other technical staff, and cue announcers, actors and performers during news broadcasts and television program tapings.
- Supervise grips, gaffers and stagehands who rig, place, move and dismantle lights, sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.
- Set up, operate and make repairs to lights and other electrical equipment in studios and on sets and stages.
- Design and coordinate special effects such as fires, explosions and crashes.
- Apply cosmetic and special effects make-up on actors and other performers.
- Study scripts to determine the necessary costumes and oversee the acquisition, fitting and maintenance of costumes.
- Assist in preparing the construction specifications for sets
- Identify and list the necessary props and place them during rehearsals and performances.
Employment requirements
- For most occupations in this unit group, completion of a college or university program in broadcasting, theatre arts or a related field andseveral years of experience in a related support or assisting occupation in motion pictures, broadcasting or the performing arts are required.
- Floor managers require a portfolio of work.
- Membership in a related union may be required.
- For gaffers, lighting technicians, key grips and other stage technicians, completion of a college program or other specialized training program in technical production for theatre is required.
- Make-up artists working in motion pictures, broadcasting and the performing arts may require a training program.
- Creative ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, is required for make-up artists.
Example job titles
floor director - broadcasting · floor manager - broadcasting · studio manager - broadcasting · studio manager · stage manager · broadcasting coordinator · head grip · key grip · first grip · gaffer · lighting technician · studio electrician · light board operator · special effects technician · stunt coordinator · animal wrangler - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts · optical effects coordinator · make-up artist and wig maker · make-up artist - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts · costume supervisor · wardrobe supervisor · costume maker · costumier · costumer · costumer - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts · wardrobe coordinator · stage technician · exterior set manager · exterior shooting director · staging supervisor · film location manager
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $21.00 | $33.00 | $43.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $19.66 | $30.49 | $37.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $20.71 | $32.34 | $42.85 |
| New Brunswick | $23.23 | $33.59 | $49.89 |
| Quebec | $22.00 | $32.00 | $42.00 |
| Ontario | $18.75 | $31.55 | $45.00 |
| Manitoba | $22.25 | $31.98 | $40.00 |
| Alberta | $21.00 | $32.67 | $40.58 |
| British Columbia | $24.94 | $35.27 | $43.79 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.