National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3
Introduction
Hierarchical structure

5 - Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

This category includes occupations in art and culture, including the performing arts, film and video, broadcasting, journalism, writing, creative design, libraries and museums. It also includes occupations in recreation and sports.

These occupations are linked by subject matter to formal post-secondary educational programs but have, for the most part, a range of acceptable qualifications. Occupations in this category are also characterized by a requirement for creative talent, such as for designers and performers, and for athletic ability in the area of sport.

52 - Technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport

This major group comprises technical occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport. It includes technical occupations in libraries, public archives, museums and art galleries; in motion picture production, graphic arts, broadcasting and the performing arts; and as photographers, announcers, creative designers, craftspersons, athletes, coaches, sports officials, sport and fitness instructors and some performers.

521 - Technical occupations in libraries, public archives, museums and art galleries

This minor group includes library and public archive technicians and technical occupations related to museums and art galleries. They are employed by libraries, public archives, museums, and galleries; retail settings; parks, aquariums, zoos, interpretive centres, botanical gardens, cultural centres, nature sanctuaries, historic and heritage sites, and other locations; or they may be self-employed.

5211 - Library and public archive technicians

Library and public archive technicians assist users in accessing library or archive resources, assist in describing new acquisitions, participate in archive processing and storage, and conduct reference searches. They are employed by libraries and public archives.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • archive technician
    • library technician
    • technical indexer - library

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • archive assistant
    • archive attendant
    • elementary school librarian
    • secondary school librarian

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Archivists (See 5113 Archivists)
    • Librarians (See 5111 Librarians)
    • Library assistants and clerks (See 1451 Library assistants and clerks)
    • Records management technicians (See 1253 Records management technicians)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    Library technicians

    • Assist library users in accessing books, films, photographs, maps, documents, electronic materials and other library materials
    • Catalogue new library acquisitions under the direction of a librarian
    • Perform manual and on-line reference searches and make interlibrary loans for users
    • Assist librarians in giving tours and providing children's and other specialized library programs.

    Public archive technicians

    • Assist in developing inventories, forms and finding aids
    • Implement and update classification plans and records scheduling and disposal plans
    • Apply standards and policies for storage of records and archival materials
    • Codify and classify archival materials
    • Put archival materials on microfilm or in databases
    • Transfer materials from current to semi-current status or put into permanent storage
    • Purge, sort, reduce and sample archives
    • Research and retrieve archival materials
    • Participate in instructing and assisting users
    • Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems.

  • Employment requirements

    • Library technicians usually require completion of a two- to three-year college program in library and information technology.
    • Public archive technicians require completion of a college diploma or certificate program in archive and document management technology.
5212 - Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries

Workers in technical occupations related to museums and art galleries classify and catalogue museum artifacts and gallery works of art, construct and install exhibits and displays, restore, maintain and store museum and gallery collections, frame artwork, and perform other functions in support of curatorial and conservation activities. They are employed in museums and galleries. Picture framers and taxidermists may also be employed in retail settings or may be self-employed. This unit group also includes museum and other interpreters who conduct guided tours. They are employed by art galleries, museums, parks, aquariums, zoos, interpretive centres, botanical gardens, cultural centres, nature sanctuaries, historic heritage sites, and other locations.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • art gallery preparator
    • conservation technician - museums and art galleries
    • heritage interpreter
    • museology technician
    • museum extension officer
    • museum objects cataloguer
    • museum registrar
    • museum technician
    • paintings restoration technician
    • picture framer - museum and art gallery
    • restoration technician - museum
    • taxidermist

    All examples

  • Inclusion(s)

    • curatorial assistant
    • historical interpreter
    • museum interpreter
    • nature site interpreter
    • zoo interpreter

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Assistant curators (See 5112 Conservators and curators)
    • Museum exhibit designers (See 5243 Theatre, fashion, exhibit and other creative designers)
    • Tour and travel guides (See 6531 Tour and travel guides)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    Conservation and restoration technicians

    • Assist in the restoration and conservation of artifacts under the direction of a conservator.

    Curatorial assistants

    • Assist in the research, handling and storage of artifacts.

    Museum interpreters

    • Conduct tours of museums, gallery exhibitions and historical, heritage and other sites, answer inquiries and provide information concerning exhibits or sites.

    Museum extension officers

    • Assist with the planning and development of travelling exhibitions and special events.

    Museology technicians

    • Protect and care for cultural artifacts and collections during exhibitions, while in transit and in storage.

    Museum registrars and cataloguers

    • Classify and assign registration numbers to artifacts and supervise inventory control.

    Preparators

    • Construct displays and dioramas, build models, install artifacts in displays and prepare artifacts for storage and shipping.

    Picture framers

    • Fabricate custom frames, measure and cut mats, mat enhancements and glass, and mount paintings, photographs and other art work.

    Taxidermists

    • Prepare, stuff and mount skins of animals for preservation, scientific or display purposes.

    Technical museum and gallery workers may specialize in a specific type of collection.

  • Employment requirements

    • Registrars, cataloguers and interpreters may require a university degree in a field related to museum and gallery work.
    • For other occupations in this unit group, completion of a college program in museum technology or conservation technology
      or
      Completion of other technical or on-the-job training programs related to the work are required.

  • Additional information

    • Museum interpreters may require specific scientific or academic credentials for employment by some museums, nature centres or other sites.
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