NOC 65211: Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
What operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport do
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.
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Amusement attraction operators
- Drive trucks, vans and other vehicles to transport amusement rides, games and other attractions to amusement attraction sites
- Set up rides, fun houses, game concessions and other amusement attractions
- Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections of attraction equipment
- Operate rides and other attractions, oversee game activities and ensure safety of participants
- May sell tickets.
- Attendants in amusement, recreation and sport
- Collect tickets and fees, and rent or sell sports and accessory equipment
- Schedule the use of recreational facilities such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, fitness clubs, campgrounds and other similar facilities
- Operate recreational facility equipment such as ski lifts, ice rink equipment and snow making machines
- Assist patrons on and off ski lifts and amusement park rides, secure and release safety belts and bars and monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
- Clean and maintain recreational facilities and grounds.
Job titles under NOC 65211
97 job titles are classified here, including amusement attraction operator, amusement park attendant, amusement ride operator.
- amusement attraction operator
- amusement concession operator
- amusement park attendant
- amusement ride attendant
- amusement ride operator
- arena ice patroller
- artificial ice maker - rink
- athletic equipment attendant
- athletic equipment custodian
- attendance checker
- bicycle rental attendant
- billiard parlour attendant
- billiards ballracker
- bingo caller
- bingo floor attendant
- bingo floorman/woman
- bingo hall attendant
- boat rental attendant
- bowling alley attendant
- bowling pinsetter
- boxing second
- bungee jump attendant
- cable car operator
- caddie
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education may be required.
- On-the-job training is usually provided.
Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport wages in Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages from Job Bank’s 2025 wage data. Annual figures assume full-time work (1,950 hours a year).
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Canada | $15.00/hr | $17.50/hr | $27.00/hr |
Toronto ON | $17.60/hr | $17.60/hr | $22.00/hr |
Montréal QC | $16.10/hr | $16.25/hr | $21.43/hr |
Vancouver Lower Mainland region, BC | $17.85/hr | $18.80/hr | $30.00/hr |
Calgary AB | $15.00/hr | $16.78/hr | $28.00/hr |
Edmonton AB | $15.00/hr | $16.50/hr | $22.00/hr |
Ottawa ON | $17.60/hr | $18.00/hr | $30.00/hr |
Winnipeg MB | $16.00/hr | $16.00/hr | $25.00/hr |
Québec City Quebec region, QC | $16.10/hr | $17.00/hr | $27.00/hr |
Hamilton Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula region, ON | $17.60/hr | $17.60/hr | $26.00/hr |
Kitchener-Waterloo Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie region, ON | $17.60/hr | $18.00/hr | $43.27/hr |
London ON | $17.60/hr | $17.60/hr | $19.28/hr |
Halifax NS | $16.50/hr | $16.50/hr | $26.45/hr |
Victoria Vancouver Island and Coast region, BC | $17.85/hr | $20.00/hr | $28.85/hr |
Saskatoon Saskatoon–Biggar region, SK | $15.35/hr | $16.00/hr | $27.88/hr |
Regina Regina–Moose Mountain region, SK | $15.35/hr | $15.35/hr | $20.00/hr |
| Where | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.00/hr | $18.00/hr | $28.00/hr |
Nova Scotia | $16.50/hr | $16.50/hr | $26.45/hr |
New Brunswick | $15.65/hr | $18.75/hr | $28.00/hr |
Quebec | $16.10/hr | $17.00/hr | $27.00/hr |
Ontario | $17.60/hr | $17.60/hr | $27.50/hr |
Manitoba | $16.00/hr | $16.00/hr | $25.84/hr |
Saskatchewan | $15.35/hr | $15.35/hr | $25.00/hr |
Alberta | $15.00/hr | $16.78/hr | $28.00/hr |
British Columbia | $17.85/hr | $19.00/hr | $27.00/hr |
Using NOC 65211 for your resume or Express Entry profile
- IRCC asks you to make sure the main duties listed for your NOC match what you actually did at your job. If they don’t, look for another unit group whose duties do.
- Describe your own work in your own words. Recruiters and ATS software look for concrete tools, results and scope, not text copied from the NOC.
- Applying from outside Canada? Run your resume through the Canadian resume format checker to catch things Canadian employers don’t expect, like a photo or date of birth.
- Use the job title the employer’s posting uses. The 97 titles above are how the same work is named across employers.
Not in this group
Similar jobs classified under a different NOC code:
- Casino workers (NOC 64321)
- Other service support occupations (NOC 65329)
- Other services supervisors (NOC 62029)
- Other support occupations in personal services (NOC 65229)
- Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness (NOC 54100)
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport?
Operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport are NOC 2021 unit group 65211. Example job titles in this group include amusement attraction operator, amusement park attendant, amusement ride operator, athletic equipment custodian.
What TEER is NOC 65211?
NOC 65211 is TEER 5 (Short work demonstration). Usually requires a short work demonstration and no formal education. TEER 4 and 5 work does not count as skilled work experience for Express Entry’s Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class programs.
How much do operators and attendants in amusement, recreation and sport earn in Canada?
Job Bank's 2025 wage data puts the median at $17.50/hr, about $34,000 a year full-time, with a range of $15.00/hr to $27.00/hr.
Related occupations
Sources: Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0; Employment and Social Development Canada, Job Bank wages (2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. OfferJetAI is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Check IRCC’s NOC guidance before you apply.