52112

Broadcast technicians

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

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

Classification

Art, culture, recreation & sport

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Definition

Broadcast technicians install, set up, test, operate and repair electronic equipment used to record and transmit live and taped radio and television programs and to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet. They are employed by radio and television broadcasting networks and stations, by broadcast equipment companies and by Internet-based communication providers.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Monitor broadcast quality of live and taped radio and television programs
Operate and monitor radio and television broadcasting systems to broadcast, receive signals and to regulate clarity and range of sounds and colours of recordings or broadcasts
Operate broadcast equipment to produce audio and video streaming broadcasts for the Internet
Make emergency repairs to equipment and substitute programs in case of signal failure
Maintain, install and troubleshoot a wide variety of broadcast hardware and software
Set up and operate consoles to pick up and select feed sources from different locations and to air radio or television programs and commercials
May supervise other broadcast technicians.

Example job titles

•broadcast technician
•broadcast transmitter operator
•broadcasting switcher
•master control room (MCR) equipment operator - broadcasting
•master control room (MCR) technician - broadcasting
•mobile broadcasting equipment operator
•regional transmitter technician
•short-wave receiving station technician

Overview

Under Canada's NOC 2021 classification, broadcast technicians fall under NOC code 52112. This TEER 2 occupation includes professionals who install, set up, test, operate, and repair electronic equipment used to record and transmit radio and television programs, or to produce audio and video signals. These technicians are commonly employed by radio and television broadcasting networks, production companies, and post-production facilities across Canada. Key duties typically involve operating transmitter systems, monitoring broadcast signals, and maintaining audio and video recording equipment.

Because NOC 52112 is classified as a TEER 2 occupation, individuals in this field may be eligible for key Canadian economic immigration pathways, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) under the Express Entry system. Candidates must meet specific criteria, such as proving English or French language proficiency, securing an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) for foreign qualifications, and possessing the required years of skilled work experience. Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) also offer targeted streams for skilled technical workers in the broadcasting sector.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. For official and up-to-date program requirements, always consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration professional.

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