Permittee Applications

IATSE Local 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 Local 891 Artists and Technicians, and to learn more about becoming a member, please visit our website www.ourwork.ca

All applicants should also be aware that COVID-19 testing may be required by certain productions, and may be a condition of continued employment.

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

Windows/Mac desktop instructions:

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Smartphone/Tablet Instructions: Apple iPhone/iPad: click to show Android phone/tablet: click to show Apple iPhone/iPad: Your device must already be set up to send emails via the Apple "Mail" app Ensure you have the 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. In Safari or Chrome web browser open the applications page and click on the department you want to apply for which will open up the application PDF document Safari: Click once in the center of the document, then click "more", then click "Copy to Adobe Acrobat" option, you may have to scroll over to see this option. Chrome: Click once in the center of the document, then click "OPEN IN", then click "Copy to Adobe Acrobat" option, you may have to scroll over to see this option. The PDF Application will then open in "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 to it. 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. Android phone/tablet: Your device must already be set up to send emails via the Email app Ensure you have the 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. In Chrome web browser open the applications page and click on the department you want to apply for which 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 to it. 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.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION:

1. Please read your application completely prior to completing.
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. Application Forms are fillable PDF files. You must save your application on your computer or device, prior to sending it as an attachment to applications@iatse.com.
5. Applications will only be accepted in PDF format emailed to applications@iatse.com. IATSE Local 891 will not accept hand written, scanned, photographed or hard-copy application forms.
6. 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 (ZIP etc) 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.
7. If you are applying to the Set Decorating Department, the Lighting Department, or to the Make-Up Department, you will be invited to write the required test.
8. 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.
9. The timeline for application review is contingent on the needs of productions. Only those considered will be contacted.
10. All applicants should also be aware that COVID-19 testing may be required by certain productions, and may be a condition of continued employment.

Accounting Art Construction for these classifications ONLY: Scenic Carpenter and Scenic Helper Construction Buyer Metal Fabricator Metal Fabricator Helper Sculptor and Sculptor's Helper Construction Labourer Editing for these classifications ONLY: Supervising Editor Supervising Sound Editor Editor Sound Effects Editor Music Editor First Assistant Editor Assistant Dialogue Editor Asst Sound Effects Editor Negative Cutter / Conformer Second Assistant Editor

Costume First Aid / Craft Service Greens Grip for these classifications ONLY: Grip Rigging Grip Hair Lighting Make-Up

Paint for these classifications ONLY: Paint Labourer and Set Painter Plasterer Scenic Artist and Scenic Painter Production Office Script Coordinator Props Script Supervisors for these classifications ONLY: Assistant Script Supervisor Script Supervisor Set Decorating Sound Special Effects Visual Effects