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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).

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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?"

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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!

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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. 

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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!

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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.

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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

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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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CLOSED: Membership & Training Coordinator

Job Title: Membership & Training Coordinator
Hours: Full Time (Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM)
Term: Full-Time Permanent
Direct Report: Operations Manager
Rate of Pay: $20/hr starting - negotiable after 3 months
Location: 1-617 Windmill Road, 2nd Floor, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia (Local 849 office)

Deadline to Apply: 11:59 p.m. AST on March 12 March 31, 2023

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