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.
We're Hiring: Membership & Training Coordinator
We are hiring for a Membership and Training Coordinator - a new position that will work out of our office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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
2022 Holiday Closure
The Local 849 office will be closed from December 22, 2022, through January 4, 2023. Staff will return to the office on January 5th to prepare for what will hopefully be another busy year of production.
Standing with Indigenous Peoples
We are all Treaty people.
Working during COVID-19
While there is currently still a lockdown in place in Nova Scotia, production is able to continue. We have launched a page that hosts some resources and information regarding working in the film industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. That page can be found here.
New Year, More Work!
This year is shaping up to be a busy one! Click here to find a list of current productions
Are you new to the world of film? Find out how to register as a referral here!