Membership With I.A.T.S.E. Local 168

Thank you for your interest in joining I.A.T.S.E. Local 168.

For the Stage Department, one must first become a Permittee where you need to complete two hundred (200) hours before you can apply for full membership.

The Local also offers Sister Member status for I.A.T.S.E. full members of other Locals.

If you wish to join the Special Departments roster as an FOH Permittee or Member you must apply for a position directly through an employer we have a Collective Agreement with.  The application link for these specific positions is only provided for reference and will only be accepted once a person is hired by an Employer.

Please select the correct option below.  If you have problems downloading a form please contact the office.

Stage Permittee

The first step towards full membership is to become a Stage Permittee. If you are already a member of another Local you can also join as a Sister Member. Download the application package below, read and complete the entire package and return it to us. Some form of theatrical experience or training is required in order to be considered by the Local. The Local requires Stage Permittees to be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be legally allowed to work in Canada.

We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Please mail or email your application and payment to the Local. If you wish to pay by Credit Card, please click the PayPal link at the bottom of this page.
  • Applications are reviewed as time allows. Please do not contact the office asking about the status of your application.

2022 Stage Permittee Application Package| Grip Qualifications  |Working Rules April, 2024

Sister Stage Member

The Local offers Sister status to Stage Members in good standing from other Locals. Your good standing status from your home Local must be verified in writing every quarter.   The Local requires Sister Members to be at least eighteen (18) years of age and be legally allowed to work in Canada.

Please fill out the form below and return it to the office.

  • You must mail your application  to the Local.
  • Applications are reviewed as time permits.  Please do not contact the office asking about the status of your application.

Stage Sister Application Package 2022 | Grip Qualifications | Working Rules April, 2024

FOH/Special Dept.

Thank you for your interest in Front of House / Special Departments. This department can include: Custodial, Box Office, Ushers, Projectionists, and Office Administration.  The Local does not currently take applications for these positions.  Should you be interested in any of these types of positions you must apply directly to the venue/employer.

The following information packages are for reference only.

FOH Contact Sheet General 2022|RMTS Special Department Permittee Package 2022 |CVRD Special Department Package 2022|Tidemark Special Department Package 2022|UVSS Projectionist Forms

If paying by cheque, please make payable to I.A.T.S.E. Local 168.
If you pay via PayPal, please enclose a copy of the receipt with your application.

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Membership Transfer

Please submit a written request to the Secretary-Treasurer.  Due to the specific paperwork needed, an online application for this is not possible at this time.

If you are wishing to transfer into the Local, you must first request a transfer card from your home Local.

Member Rejoin

Please submit a written request to the Secretary-Treasurer.  The specifics for your situation will be discussed with you once your request has been received and your status reviewed.  Once all steps for returning are met, the final approval comes from a vote of the General Membership.