Pilot Trainee Program

In Spring 2021, IATSE Local 849 members voted to introduce a "Schedule D" to our standard agreement that outlined a new Trainee Program.

An IATSE Local 849 Trainee is an entry-level position for prospective technicians interested in careers represented by the Union. The Program provides an opportunity for guided learning and on-the-job training with experienced Local 849 mentors. A trainee is placed for a specified period of time (typically 4-6 weeks with the possibility of extensions), in a specified department and is paid at a reduced trainee rate (ranging from $18-$19 per hour depending on the size of production).

This program is new and still evolving - opportunities to place potential trainees are developing and highly seasonal, so please be patient if applying for a trainee position.

Additional Related Documents

"Schedule D" in the Standard Agreement

Trainee Information Sheet

Applying to be a Trainee

To apply to be on the waiting list to be a trainee under an IATSE Local 849 Collective Agreement, please complete the application form linked below:

Click Here to complete the Trainee Application Form

If you haven't already applied to be a referral with Local 849, it would be in your best interest to do so. Click here to find more information on applying to be a referral

Acronyms & Glossary of Terms

Abbey

The second-last shot of the day.

Accident Report

If you have an accident or sustained personal injury, you must fill out a report for insurance purposes, and submit it to production.

ACTRA

Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists. The Union that represents motion picture actors in Canada.

ACTRA Report

Filled in by Assistant Directors with start and finish times of the actors.

ADR

Additional Dialogue Recording - Production may need extra dialogue to be re-recorded. This will be done in studio by the Actor during post-production.

AFCOOP

Atlantic Filmmakers Cooperative

AFF

Atlantic Film Festival, now known as FIN

Ambience

Another term for wild sound. Could also be used for smoke and fog effects.

AMPTP

Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers

Apple Box

Wooden box belonging to the Grip team but used by all crew as an all-purpose object. The usual size (full size) is 9 x 12 x 18 inches, but they also come in half sizes (half apple), quarter sizes (quarter apple), and smaller (a pancake).

As-Built

Used by the set design team to refer to existing buildings on a location that will be included in the set on that location.

Training Reimbursement for Members

IATSE Local 849's current Training Reimbursement policy reads:

All Members, upon submitting a receipt and a certificate of completion, are entitled to receive 100% reimbursement for approved training/certification up to a maximum of $500 per year.

Should a Member wish to take a course that does not appear on the list of pre-approved courses, or exceeds their $500 annual allotment, they may appeal to the Executive Board in advance of the training. All such requests will be considered on a case by case basis. The Executive Board may require supporting documentation to approve such a request.

Receiving reimbursement from more than one source is permitted, so long as the total amount reimbursed does not equal more than 100% of the cost of the training.

Requests for additional training funds must be pre-approved by the Executive Board prior to the training taking place. Please use the form below to request additional training funds.

Receipts for training should be submitted within 6 months of completion and in most cases will not be accepted outside of the calendar year the course was taken. Reimbursements will be either mailed in the form of a cheque (take 3-6 weeks to process) or sent directly to you via Interac-E-Transfer. Please complete the form below to request reimbursement.

If you have any problems submitting the form or further questions about reimbursement, please contact the Local 849 office

Submit for Reimbursement

Request for Additional Reimbursement
(Outside of the $500 annual amount)

Submit for Training Reimbursement
(That has been pre-approved or falls within the policy limits)

Submit Training Reimbursement

Submit for Reimbursement

Please complete the form below to request reimbursement for a training course you've completed. Upload a copy of your receipt and certificate (if available) in the form below.

If you have any problems submitting the form or further questions about reimbursement, please contact the Local 849 office

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This form must be submitted prior to taking the training you are requesting reimbursement for. Requests are reviewed during Executive Board Meetings which typically happen monthly. Please expect to wait 1-4 weeks for a response. The more details you can provide on why this course would benefit you, your department, the union, or the industry will assist in the evaluation of the request.

If you have any problems submitting the form or further questions about reimbursement, please contact the Local 849 office

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