Job description Costumed Character in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Find out what work is like for a costumed character in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Other performers, n.e.c. (NOC 55109).

Other performers

Description

Other performers include influencers, magicians, models, puppeteers and other performers. They are employed by nightclubs and theatre, advertising and other production companies, or they may be self-employed.

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Other performers have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • 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
  • Perform sleight-of-hand tricks, disappearing acts and other illusions.
  • Fashion models
  • Display clothing and merchandise in commercials, advertisements and fashion shows
  • Pose for artists, photographers and videographers.
  • Influencers
  • Share ideas and advice on a broad range of topics.
  • Create personal and branded content for social media or other digital platforms.

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 55109), and a list of similar occupations:

  • busker
  • fashion model
  • influencer
  • magician
  • puppeteer

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Similar occupations

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Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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