PERMITTEE APPLICATIONS

IATSE 891 is accepting applications from qualified applicants in all departments. We are seeking experienced and qualified tradespeople, technicians and artists who meet current departmental requirements.

• We request that all applicants applying for the first time send their application and supporting documents to applications@iatse.com.
• Applicants who have already applied may send their new or updated tickets, certificates, work verification letters and resumes or additional information to permittees@iatse.com to add to their application.
• Members who wish to apply for 2nd Category in another department may submit their completed applications to departments@iatse.com.
• Members of other IATSE locals may submit their completed Sister Local applications to departments@iatse.com.

For more information on the work of IATSE 891 artists and technicians, and to learn more about becoming a member, please visit our www.ourwork.ca.

The application forms are fillable PDF files. Please note these important instructions:

• Do NOT simply click on the application links and start typing in your data. This will NOT work.
• Windows/Mac desktop instructions: click here

Save the application PDF file to your computer's desktop. Right click (Mac users: hold the CTRL key and mouse-click) on the file link. Select the "Save Link As" or "Save Target as" option and save the file to your desktop. Only open the application PDF file on your desktop in Adobe Acrobat Reader version XI (eleven), DC, 2017 or later software. Click here to download the free software. Other PDF viewers such as Acrobat Reader X (ten) or older, Apple Preview, Chrome, Firefox, etc. will not work. Type in all the required application information (name, phone number, etc). Remember to save your changes via the File Menu -> Save option. Email your completed application PDF file and other application attachments to applications@iatse.com. *A PDF resume file is required to be attached to each application.

• Smartphone/Tablet instructions (Apple iPhone/iPad): click here

Your device must already be set up to send emails via the Apple "Mail" app. Ensure you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile App (from Adobe Inc.) installed on your iPhone/iPad. This can be downloaded from the Apple App store if you do not already have this app installed. Open the Applications page in your web browser (Safari or Chrome) and click on the department you want to apply for. This will open up the application PDF document. Safari: Click once in the center of the document > click "more" > click "Copy to Adobe Acrobat". You may have to scroll over to see this option. Chrome: Click once in the center of the document > click "OPEN IN" > click "Copy to Adobe Acrobat". You may have to scroll over to see this option. The PDF Application will then open in the "Adobe Acrobat" app. Click on the blue fields and type in your information, check on checkboxes, etc. At the bottom click the icon, then click the "Share File" option. Click the "Share Original Document" option. Click the "Mail" option. This will create a new email with the filled out application PDF attached. Email your completed application PDF file and other application attachments to applications@iatse.com. *A PDF resume file is required to be attached to each application.

• Smartphone/Tablet instructions (Android phone/tablet): click here

Your device must already be set up to send emails via the Email app. Ensure you have the Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile App (from Adobe Inc.) installed on your Android phone/tablet. This can be downloaded from the Google Play store if you do not already have this app installed. Open the Applications page in the Chrome web browser and click on the department you want to apply for. This will open up the application PDF document. Click the three vertical dots icon. Click "Open with Adobe Acrobat app". Click on the blue fields and type in your information, check on checkboxes, etc. Click "android share icon": Click the "Email" option. This will create a new email with the filled out application PDF attached. Email your completed application PDF file and other application attachments to applications@iatse.com. *A PDF resume file is required to be attached to each application.

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Application Instructions and Information

1. Please read your application completely prior to submitting.
2. Applicants must meet the departmental skill and experience requirements stated on the application to be considered.
3. Applicants must include a resume with their application detailing work experience and qualifications relevant to the department.
4. Applications will only be accepted in PDF format emailed to applications@iatse.com. IATSE 891 will not accept hand written, scanned, photographed or hard-copy application forms.
5. Copies of required documents, such as certificates, tickets, resumes etc., must be emailed as attachments along with your completed application.
1. Attachment files must be in PDF or JPG format only. Files in other formats are not accepted.
2. Links to online file repositories (Google Drive, etc.) are not accepted.
3. The total size of your email including attachments must not exceed 25MB. If your email is larger than 25MB, you will need to divide your application submission into multiple emails.
6. If you are applying to the Set Decorating Department, the Lighting Department, or the Make-Up Department, you will be invited to write the required test.
7. Applicants will receive an automated email reply indicating that their application/documents have been received. Please check your junk-mail folder if you do not receive a response to your submission.
8. The timeline for application review is contingent on the needs of productions. Only those considered will be contacted.