NOC 53111 job description: dresser - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts duties and responsibilities
- Set up, assemble, adjust, maintain and replace reels and projector equipment; detect and repair mechanical and electrical problems; and change and install an electronic control panel using automated equipment.
- Check the condition of the copy; set up and load film reels on movie theatre projection systems, adjust focus, sound levels and other projector and theatre settings; and maintain projection equipment.
- Assemble, repair, place, build and oversee props.
- Distribute scripts to actors; keep detailed notes of all actions, positions and camera angles; and photograph and date scenes.
- Rig, place, move and dismantle sets, backdrops, scenery and other stage equipment.
- Clean, maintain, transport and store costumes, and assist performers to dress in costumes.
- Provide support to the director and producer, and are responsible for various aspects of production such as preparing schedules, setting up equipment, and making travel arrangements to various shooting locations.
Job titles under NOC 53111
See every job title and its code in the A–Z job title index, or all TEER 3 jobs.
Is NOC 53111 eligible for Express Entry?
By TEER, yes. TEER 3 is inside the TEER 0 to 3 range that the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class accept. You still need qualifying work experience, language test results and enough CRS points to get an invitation. Category-based draws and provincial nominee programs use their own occupation lists.
| Program | TEER check | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker | TEER qualifies | TEER 3 is within TEER 0 to 3 |
| Canadian Experience Class | TEER qualifies | TEER 3 is within TEER 0 to 3 |
| Federal Skilled Trades | Not a listed trade | Only certain trade groups qualify. Check IRCC |
| Spouse's open work permit | Not eligible | Not on IRCC's TEER 2–3 list. SOWP rules |
Category-based draws: NOC 53111 is not on any category-based selection list (checked 2026-10-16). Under NOC 2016, TEER 3 was skill level B ("NOC B").
Category-based Express Entry draws and provincial nominee programs use their own occupation lists. Check the current lists on IRCC's Express Entry page and provincial nominee page.
NOC 53111: common questions
What is NOC 53111?
NOC 53111 is the code for motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators in Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021). Its first digit, 5, is the broad category and its second digit, 3, is the TEER level. Immigration forms, job offers and LMIA applications use this five-digit code.
What TEER is NOC 53111?
NOC 53111 is TEER 3. Occupations that usually need a college program or apprenticeship of less than two years, or more than six months of on-the-job training. Under the older NOC 2016 system, TEER 3 lines up with skill level B.
Is NOC 53111 eligible for Express Entry and PR?
By TEER, yes. TEER 3 is inside the TEER 0 to 3 range that the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class accept. You still need qualifying work experience, language test results and enough CRS points to get an invitation. Category-based draws and provincial nominee programs use their own occupation lists.
Is NOC 53111 in a category-based Express Entry draw?
No. As of IRCC's list dated 2026-10-16, NOC 53111 is not in any category-based selection list (healthcare, STEM, trades, education, transport and others). You can still be invited in general and program-specific draws.
Is NOC 53111 eligible for a spousal open work permit (SOWP)?
No. For applications made since January 21, 2025, only TEER 0 and 1 jobs and a list of selected TEER 2 and 3 occupations qualify, and NOC 53111 is not on that list (IRCC page modified 2026-06-12).
What is the NOC code for a dresser - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts?
Dresser - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts is listed under NOC 53111, motion pictures, broadcasting, photography and performing arts assistants and operators. The job title alone does not decide your code: your duties should match the main duties of NOC 53111.
How do I know if NOC 53111 is my NOC code?
Compare what you actually do with the main duties listed for NOC 53111, not just your job title. IRCC expects your duties to match the lead statement and most of the main duties of the code you choose. If they fit another code better, use that one. You can paste your duties into nocfinder to see how they line up, duty by duty.
Source: ESDC NOC 2021 · IRCC program pages. Not legal advice.