Summary Actor/actress in Canada
Find key facts and figures about working as an actor/actress. The following information is applicable to all Actors, comedians and circus performers (NOC 53121).
Description
Actors, comedians and circus performers perform roles and circus skills in circuses, motion picture, television, theatre and radio productions to entertain a variety of audiences. They are employed by motion picture, television, circuses, theatre and other production companies. This unit group includes acting teachers employed by private acting schools.
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Requirements
Post-secondary or apprenticeship
This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of less than 2 years, or more than 6 months of on-the-job training.
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Wages
$20.00/hour
Median wage in Canada
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Prospects
Varies
The job prospects vary across Canada depending on the province or territory.
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Jobs
6 jobs
advertised in Canada
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Competencies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Reading Comprehension
- Oral Communication: Active Listening
- Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
- Oral Communication: Oral Expression
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