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Job Details

Film Editor

Employer

Charhdikala Media Inc.

Date Posted

March 07, 2023

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $40.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 37.5 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Apr 06, 2023
Job Requirements

Employer

Charhdikala Media Inc.

Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Noisy
  • Underground

Work setting

  • City or urban
  • Production or editing studio
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Motion picture and film industry
  • News

Level of expertise

  • Assistant
  • Associate

Tasks

  • Organize and co-ordinate production
  • Supervise staff or team
  • Determine treatment, scope and scheduling of production
  • Interpret scripts, select the cast and advise in the interpretation and delivery of the performance
  • Create dances for film, theater and television
  • Hire and dismiss staff
  • Direct rehearsals for dancers to achieve desired interpretation
  • Plan, organize and direct the artistic aspects of production
  • Oversee the design of sets, costumes, furnishings and props
  • Plan and co-ordinate the production of musical recordings
  • Direct musicians and singers during rehearsals and recording
  • Co-ordinate and direct the photography of production
  • Determine lighting, lenses, camera angles and backgrounds
  • Edit motion picture film and arrange film segments into sequences

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people
  • 5-10 people

Production credits

1 - 4 production(s)

Type of production or direction concentration

  • Technical direction
  • Postproduction direction

Type of media

  • Advertising or communications
  • Film
  • Record production
  • Television
  • Video
  • Radio or television arts

Transportation/travel information

  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Values and ethics

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Film Editor is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Film, Radio and Television Producers
INNOVATIVE

Interest in determining scope, treatment and scheduling of productions, and in adapting scripts and programs to reach specific audiences

DIRECTIVE

Interest in co-ordinating all elements of productions to ensure that quality is maintained; in controlling all stages of productions to ensure deadlines are met; and in approving productions before release; may direct productions

SOCIAL

Interest in negotiating with administrators, investors, contractors, directors and staff to develop business management policies and to finance productions; and in negotiating royalties

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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Abilities

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Interest Codes

Directors
INNOVATIVE

Interest in studying scripts to determine artistic interpretations; and in co-ordinating the activities of production staff to develop desired effects

DIRECTIVE

Interest in co-ordinating the activities of performers, extras and production personnel; and in advising them on the interpretation and delivery of performances, and in conferring with crew and specialists throughout production and post-production to achieve desired presentations

SOCIAL

Interest in instructing cast members and production personnel to develop and achieve presentations that reflect desired artistic interpretations

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

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Abilities

Compared to my abilities

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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Interest Codes

Choreographers
INNOVATIVE

Interest in synthesizing information to create dances that convey stories, ideas and moods and harmonize with musical scores

DIRECTIVE

Interest in planning and arranging movements of dancers and other performers, evaluating performances during rehearsals and directing dancers during rehearsals to achieve desired interpretations

SOCIAL

Interest in instructing dancers in their performances and artistic interpretations, and by demonstrating movements required to convey themes

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

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Abilities

Compared to my abilities

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

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Interest Codes

Directors of Photography
DIRECTIVE

Interest in co-ordinating and overseeing all aspects of camera work and lighting for motion picture, video and television productions

INNOVATIVE

Interest in determining lighting specifications, lenses, camera angles, backgrounds and other elements to achieve desired visual effects

OBJECTIVE

Interest in supervising camera operators and other crews in setting up cameras and lighting equipment; and in instructing crews on technical aspects of filming such as focus settings, distances of shots and changes in lighting; may set up and operate cameras to film scenes

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

Learn About Interests

Learn More

Abilities

Compared to my abilities

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job
Selected abilities

Mental Abilities

General Learning Ability

Verbal Ability

Numerical Ability

Visual Abilities

Spatial Perception

Form Perception

Clerical Perception

Physical Abilities

Motor Coordination

Finger Dexterity

Manual Dexterity

Learn More
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