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NOC 65211 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport. It is classified TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education, which does not meet the skill requirement for Express Entry's federal programs. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
Classification
Sales & service
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Definition
Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport assist patrons, collect tickets and fees and supervise the use of recreational and sports equipment. They are employed by amusement parks, fairs, exhibitions, carnivals, arenas, billiard parlours, bowling alleys, golf courses, ski centres, tennis clubs, campgrounds and other recreational and sports facilities.
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Example job titles
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, NOC 65211 comprises operators and attendants in amusement, recreation, and sport. Classified under TEER 5, this category includes workers who assist patrons, operate amusement rides, and maintain recreational equipment at various facilities. Common job titles under this NOC code include amusement ride operators, ski lift operators, bowling alley attendants, and recreation facility helpers.
According to Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), primary duties include setting up and operating rides, supervising game booths, renting sports gear, and ensuring the safety of patrons. While there are typically no formal education requirements for these roles, employers may provide on-the-job training. Some positions may require safety certifications, first aid training, or specific equipment operation licensing depending on the facility.
Foreign nationals looking to immigrate to Canada under NOC 65211 have specific pathways open to them, primarily through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) that target semi-skilled or entry-level workers, as well as the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). Since TEER 5 occupations are generally excluded from standard Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker pathways, candidates often leverage regional immigration streams to secure Canadian permanent residency.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Not for Express Entry's federal skilled programs — Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport is TEER 5, and TEER 4–5 occupations don't meet that skill level. Provincial streams and other pathways may still be open; run the eligibility check to see which.
Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport is classified as TEER 5 — Short work demonstration, no formal education. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.