2024 Holiday Closure
The Local 849 office will be closed from December 21, 2024, through January 5, 2025 (inclusive). Staff will return to the office on January 6th to prepare for what will hopefully be another busy year of production.
Operation Warm Unpacked
Last year, Nova Scotia was the pilot site for the Canadian Operation Warm partnership, involving the Canadian I.A.T.S.E. office, all NS I.A.T.S.E. Locals, and a local elementary school. Due to its success, the initiative has expanded to St. John’s, NL, and Winnipeg, MB.
Indigenous History Month
In June, IATSE Local 849 continues our mission for truth, justice, and reconciliation during National Indigenous History Month. Keep reading for ways to learn, reflect, amplify, & celebrate the First Nations, Inuit, & Métis peoples of Turtle Island (Canada).
Khalieha Cunningham
In this Member Spotlight, Khalieha Cunningham—the First Black Hair Department Head in Nova Scotia’s Film Industry and Co-Chair of Local 849's DEI Committee —provides tips, insight, and more for anyone with a passion for hair asking themselves "Is film right for me?"
It's Tax Time!
Make sure you have everything you need to file your 2023 taxes!
Happy New Year
Welcome to 2024! We are hopeful this year will be busy, so please make sure to update your availability, update your resumes, and check your email for newsletters!
2023 Holiday Closure
The Local 849 office will be closed from December 23, 2023, through January 4, 2023 (inclusive). Staff will return to the office on January 5th to prepare for what will hopefully be another busy year of production.
Update your Availability
The film industry in Nova Scotia is starting to pick up again with a number of projects currently shooting. Please ensure to update your availability for work frequently!
SAG-AFTRA Strike
The IATSE and its members across Canada and the United States support the efforts of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists to secure a fair and equitable contract.
CLOSED: Office Assistant
Job Title: Office Assistant
Hours: Full Time (Monday-Friday, 10AM-5PM)
Term: 35 hours per week for 8 weeks
Direct Report: Operations Manager
Rate of Pay: $17/hr
Location: 1-617 Windmill Road, 2nd Floor, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (Local 849 office)
Deadline to Apply: 11:59 p.m. AST on June 18, 2023
WGA Strike
The IATSE and its members across Canada and the United States support the efforts of the Writers Guild of America to secure a fair and equitable contract.
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