Job requirements Assistant Photographer near Vancouver (BC)

Find out what you typically need to work as an Assistant photographer near Vancouver (BC). These requirements are applicable to all Technical occupations related to museums and art galleries (NOC 53110).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A bachelor's degree in visual arts with specialization in photography or completion of specialized training in photography in high school, college or specialized training schools or extensive on-the-job training under the supervision of a photographer is required.
  • Experience in, or knowledge of computerized photography or digital imaging may be required.
  • Creative and technical ability, as demonstrated by a portfolio of work, are required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

British Columbia

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

List of Associations

Associations are organizations that may provide news to its members about networking events, professional development and other common issues for people working in the same industry.

List of Associations
Associations Contact information
Regional level
Tourism Vancouver

200 Burrard Street, Suite 210, Vancouver BC, V6C3L6

Phone number 604 - 6822222

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