Other performers
Career Overview
This group includes influencers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers.
These workers:
- Are employed by nightclubs, theatre, advertising and other production companies
- May be self-employed
Job Titles
Duties
Buskers:
- Entertain passers-by on sidewalks and in parks with magic tricks, juggling acts, short dramatic works, music and other entertaining displays
Magicians and illusionists:
- Do sleight-of-hand tricks, disappearing acts and other illusions
Fashion models:
- Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements and fashion shows
- Pose for artists and photographers
Puppeteers:
- Operate puppets and marionettes
Influencers:
- Share ideas and advice on a broad range of topics
- Create personal and branded content for social media or other digital platforms
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
705% Employed Full Time
30%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions
- The workplace may be hazardous and pose the risk of injury
Career Pathways
There is little mobility between the different occupations in this unit group.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of modelling courses is usually required for models
- Training for other occupations in this unit group is often obtained under the guidance of a practitioner
- Talent and ability, as demonstrated during an audition, are important hiring criteria
- Membership in a guild or union related to the occupation or type or performance may be required
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.
See the list of work-related skills below, ranked in order of importance for this career. Check out the list and see if this career matches your skills—take that first step!
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
705Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | 1.4% |
| Kootenay | 15 | 2.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 480 | 67.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | 0.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 65 | 9.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 140 | 19.7% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
330Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | Not available | Not available |
| Kootenay | Not available | Not available |
| Mainland/Southwest | 240 | 1.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | Not available | Not available |
| Northeast | Not available | Not available |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 40 | 1.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 50 | 1.1% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 240 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 60 |
| Retail Trade | 20 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
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