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Salary Expectations
| Job Title | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|
| Camera Operator | $17.20 - $53.50 |
| Creative Director | $31.00 - $91.35 |
| Graphic Designer | $18.28 - $43.59 |
| Producer | $20.50 - $50.00 |
| Screenwriter | $18.03 - $46.67 |
| Sound Recording Technician | $19.00 - $43.75 |
Labour Market Conditions
Camera Operator
Over the period 2022-2031 in Canada, new job openings are expected to total 17,000, while 14,200 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. The balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue over the projection period.
In Ontario, the employment outlook will be moderate, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. The majority in this occupation group work in the information and cultural industries sector, followed by arts, entertainment and recreation, and other professional, scientific and technical services sectors.
Creative Director
Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2022-2031 period, with new job openings expected to total 23,200, while 21,800 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them.
Ontario鈥檚 employment outlook will be moderate, with a moderate number of new positions from employment growth and a moderate number of positions to be available from retirements. Approximately 22,900 people work in this occupation provincially.
7,800 job openings are projected from 2024-2028, with 66% of those expected to be replacement jobs. Employment levels for this occupation increased by 59% in 2022. There was a 34% increase in online job postings in 2023 from 2021.*
Graphic Designer
Job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2022-2031 period in Canada.
There will be a moderate employment outlook in Ontario, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation. Growth in this occupation will be expected from trends like a greater use of visuals by business operations to share information and expand market reach.
The need for customer-friendly web designs is expected to create favourable demand particularly for user interface and experience (UI/UX) designers. Significant film and video game cluster should benefit individuals with game design, art, and animation skills. While employment for this group can be found in nearly all major sectors of the economy, most employment can be found in specialized design firms, which include graphic design services, advertising, public relations and related services, along with motion picture and video producers.
Producer
New job openings for this group in Canada are expected to total 15,700, while 13,300 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them through year 2031, with the balance between labour supply and demand expected to continue.
Ontario鈥檚 employment outlook is expected to be moderate from 2023-2025 which will lead to a moderate number of new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation. The majority of this group are employed in the information and cultural industries sector, followed by the arts, entertainment and recreation sector.
Screenwriter
New job openings, arising from expansion demand and replacement demand, are expected to total 23,100, while 19,300 new job seekers, arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility, are expected to be available to fill them. As job openings and job seekers are projected to be at relatively similar levels over the 2022-2031 period, the balance between labour supply and demand seen in recent years is expected to continue over the projection period.
Ontario outlooks were undetermined.
The median employment income for a full-time employee is $54,800 annually as per the 2021 Census. 60% of jobs for this group are located in Toronto.*
Sound Recording Technician
Labour market conditions for Canada are unavailable.
Job opportunities for this occupation group are expected to be moderate through 2025 in Ontario, with employment growth leading to a moderate number of new positions. Not many positions will become available due to retirements. The main sector for employment is in information and cultural industries, followed by arts, entertainment and recreation.
Future demand for this occupation will be moderate, with a median annual income of $62,400. Toronto is the top location for employment with this occupation group. As of 2023, the number of online job postings has increased by 53% since 2021.
*Ontario Labour Market