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NOC 65211: Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport

Official definition ยท Statistics Canada NOC 2021 v1.0 ยท statcan.gc.ca โ†—

Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport assist patrons, collect tickets and fees and supervise the use of recreational and sports equipment. They are employed by amusement parks, fairs, exhibitions, carnivals, arenas, billiard parlours, bowling alleys, golf courses, ski centres, tennis clubs, campgrounds and other recreational and sports facilities.

Median Pay$17.5/hrPrevailing median rate
TEER LevelLevel 5PNP streams
Priority StreamGeneral StreamCategory draws
Official Titles97 TitlesGovernment aliases
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Official Main Duties for NOC 65211

Select the duties you perform in your actual job. Under IRCC guidelines, you must perform at least 60% of these duties for a successful work permit or PR reference letter.

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IRCC Reference Letter Rule:

Your employer reference letter must confirm you performed the main actions described in the duties above. Avoid copying words directly from the NOC description โ€” officers expect natural job descriptions with specific company context.

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Canadian Labour Market & PR Pathways for NOC 65211

Under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC 2021 Version 1.0), Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport is categorized under TEER 5. Occupations in this tier typically require secondary school graduation or job-specific on-the-job training.

Express Entry Alignment

Classified under TEER 5, meaning this occupation does not qualify for direct Express Entry general pools. Candidates should focus on employer-driven Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) or federal pilot pathways.

Target Category Status

Currently evaluated under standard General and CEC invitation rounds, or targeted through provincial in-demand lists such as Ontario (OINP), British Columbia (BC PNP), or Alberta (AAIP).

NOC 2016 to NOC 2021 Transition & Equivalency

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Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, this occupation was mapped under the following 4-digit code(s). When preparing your Express Entry profile or work reference letters, you must use the new 5-digit code NOC 65211.

Former NOC 63164-Digit Legacy
Other services supervisors
RC5 - Transfer

6316 continues as 62029 and part transferred to 65211

Former NOC 67224-Digit Legacy
Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
VC1 - Code Change
Job Bank Open Data (2025/2026)

Regional Wages Across Canada

Legal Benchmark for LMIA

Under Canadian immigration law, an employer hiring you under an LMIA must pay you at least the median wage listed below for your province.

Province / TerritoryLow WageMedian WageHigh Wage
Canada (National Average)$15$17.5/hr$27
Newfoundland and Labrador โ†’$16/hr$18/hr$28/hr
Prince Edward Island โ†’$16.5/hr$17/hr$23/hr
Nova Scotia โ†’$16.5/hr$16.5/hr$26.45/hr
New Brunswick โ†’$15.65/hr$18.75/hr$28/hr
Quebec โ†’$16.1/hr$17/hr$27/hr
Ontario โ†’$17.6/hr$17.6/hr$27.5/hr
Manitoba โ†’$16/hr$16/hr$25.84/hr
Saskatchewan โ†’$15.35/hr$15.35/hr$25/hr
Alberta โ†’$15/hr$16.78/hr$28/hr
British Columbia โ†’$17.85/hr$19/hr$27/hr
Yukon โ†’$17.94/hr$17.94/hr$24.59/hr
Northwest Territories โ†’$16.7/hr$20.24/hr$23.93/hr
Nunavut โ†’$19/hr$19/hr$27.11/hr

Employment Requirements

These are the education, training, and certification standards usually required by Canadian employers for this occupation:

  • Some secondary school education may be required.
  • On-the-job training is usually provided.

Official Job Titles for NOC 65211

97 Titles Listed

If your current job title matches any of these official examples, this NOC code is likely the right choice for your Express Entry reference letter:

amusement attraction operatoramusement park attendantamusement ride operatorathletic equipment custodianbilliard parlour attendantbingo hall attendantbowling alley attendantcampground attendantcampground supervisorgame concession operatorrecreation attendantrecreational facility attendantrink ice makerski lift attendantsports attendanttennis court attendantamusement concession operatoramusement ride attendantarena ice patrollerartificial ice maker - rinkathletic equipment attendantattendance checkerbicycle rental attendantbilliards ballrackerbingo callerbingo floor attendantbingo floorman/womanboat rental attendantbowling pinsetterboxing secondbungee jump attendantcable car operatorcaddiecampground gate attendantcampground workercarousel operatorclubhouse attendantdrive-in theatre attendantdriving range attendantferris wheel operatorfun house operatorgame booth operatorgo-kart ride attendantgo-kart track attendantgolf course attendantgolf course rangergolf course startergolf range attendantgondola operatorice rink attendantJ-bar attendantJ-bar operatorjockey helperjockey room custodianjockey valetleisure and sports attendantleisure attendantleisure facility attendantmerry-go-round operatormini-golf attendantpark attendantpark receptionistpark supervisorpony ride operatorpool parlour attendantrecreation and sports attendantrecreation park attendantrecreational camp attendantride attendantrink attendantrink icerrink supervisorrope tow attendantrope tow operatorshooting gallery operatorskate sharpenerski lift operatorski tow attendantski tow operatorsnowmakersnowmaking equipment operatorsnowmaking facility attendantsnowmaking machine operatorsports and leisure attendantsports and recreation attendantsports centre attendantsports equipment attendantsports equipment custodiansports facility attendantT-bar attendantT-bar operatortechnical assistant - sports and leisuretourist camp attendanttrailer campsite attendanttrailer park attendantwaterslide attendantzamboni driver

Exclusions (Similar Jobs with Different Codes)

Check this list to make sure your actual job is not classified under one of these related codes:

  • Casino workers (See 64321 Casino workers)View NOC 64321โ†’
  • Other service support occupations (See 65329 Other service support occupations)View NOC 65329โ†’
  • Other services supervisors (See 62029 Other services supervisors)View NOC 62029โ†’
  • Other support occupations in personal services (See 65229 Other support occupations in personal services)View NOC 65229โ†’
  • Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (See 54100 Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness)View NOC 54100โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions for NOC 65211 (Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport)

Essential answers regarding Express Entry eligibility, LMIA prevailing wage compliance, and official reference letter rules.

NOC 65211 is in TEER 5, which is not directly eligible for standard Express Entry pools. However, you can apply through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams or employer-sponsored work permits.
For an LMIA work permit, your employer must offer at least the median wage of $17.5/hr (or the prevailing median rate in your specific Canadian province of employment).
Under Section 75(2) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), your employment reference letter must confirm you perform the actions in the lead statement and a substantial number (recommended at least 60%) of the official main duties listed above. You do not need to perform 100% of the duties.
Under Canada's previous NOC 2016 classification, Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport was categorized under NOC 6316 (Other services supervisors) and 6722 (Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport). In NOC 2021, it transitioned to NOC 65211 under TEER 5.
Because TEER 5 is not eligible for direct Express Entry, your best routes are employer-supported Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) semi-skilled streams (such as SINP in Saskatchewan, AAIP in Alberta, or MPNP in Manitoba) or federal pilot programs like the Agri-Food Pilot.
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Last verified: September 2026