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Audio and Video Recording Technicians  (NOC 5225)
Halifax Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

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 film, video and concert production companies, sound recording firms, theatre and dance companies, clubs, bands, multimedia companies, radio stations, television networks and video production and editing companies.

audiovisual (AV) technician, multimedia sound technician, postproduction technician, radio technician, recording engineer, recording studio technician, sound effects editor, sound engineer, sound mixer, sound technician, video and sound recorder, video recording technician.

Audio and video recording technicians perform 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 co-ordinate the work of other audio and video recording technicians.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Halifax, Dartmouth, Brookside, Goodwood, Hammonds Plains Road, Hatchet Lake, Lake Echo, Uplands Park

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Wages for Audio and Video Recording Technicians in Halifax Region

Wages depend on job requirements and work conditions. They also vary between regions, for reasons such as location, labour agreements, and the availability of workers. The wages below are estimated before taxes.

Wage Estimates

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Location Wage ($/hr) Note
Low Median High
Canada 12.02 24.00 37.17 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Alberta 15.79 26.00 32.89 Note
Reference Period: 2011
Source: Alberta Wage and Salary Survey
British Columbia 12.02 24.29 38.46 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba 14.62 21.00 28.89 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
New Brunswick 12.70 21.37 28.95 Note
Reference Period: 2006
Source: 2006 Census - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Northwest Territories N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Nova Scotia 13.50 22.00 32.67 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Nunavut N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Ontario 13.50 21.60 33.75 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Prince Edward Island N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

Québec 11.50 24.95 30.50 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan 12.00 18.25 29.66 Note
Reference Period: 2010-2011
Source: Employment Insurance Data
Yukon N/A N/A N/A Note

Due to data limitations, the wage for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

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