ASSEMBLE PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 269E
Entertainment Industry Power Technician
An Entertainment Industry Power Technician works in film, television, live performance, trade shows, special event productions and carnivals by doing the following:
NON-COMPULSORY IN ONTARIOCONSTRUCTION / BUILDING SYSTEMS
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Temporary power becomes a dependable production system through careful planning and control.
These technicians plan, install, operate and remove temporary electrical distribution for film, television, live performance, trade shows and special events.
5,000 hoursgeneral apprenticeship duration
$63,100estimated median at 2,000 paid hours
Ontario tradenon-compulsory classification
EXPLORE IN ORDER
Four questions. One clearer next step.
WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
film setstheatresconcerts and festivalsconvention centrestemporary event sites
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Entertainment Industry Power Technician ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway