SEPT 25, 2025 NOTICE: APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITTEE WORK ARE CLOSED
IATSE Local 58 puts entertainment technicians to work in venues under our jurisdiction. Applying to become a Permittee is the first step towards possible employment at our venues. Permittee status allows you to work in venues under the jurisdiction of Local 58. Permittees are dispatched when a position cannot be filled by a Union Member.
Permittee status does not guarantee receiving a call for work. The theatrical stage industry can be very demanding in the technical areas over which the IATSE has jurisdiction. When the Union supplies personnel to facilitate safe and proficient productions, the organization must be able to stand behind each worker, confident that they are an experienced, trained, competent and talented professional. To that end, you are advised to consider the following criteria when deciding to pursue your resume submission. Permittee status will be determined based on the following:
– Professional training in a specific craft.
– Demonstrated talent in a specific craft or related area of expertise.
– Understanding of the entertainment industry workplace/environment.
– Honesty, good character, and professionalism.
Please note this is not an application for union membership. It is an application for Permittee status which will allow you to work within venues under the jurisdiction of IATSE Local 58. Should you be approved, you will be granted Permittee status until such time as you may be considered for membership.
Certifications Required to Apply:
Ontario Health and Safety Awareness in Four Steps Course
This is a free online course that everyone must take to work in Ontario. Course Link: www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/training
WHMIS Certification
WHMIS is implemented by complementary federal, provincial, and territorial legislation and regulations. The main purpose of the federal WHMIS legislation is to require suppliers of hazardous products intended for use, handling, or storage in a workplace to classify those products, and provide health and safety information about them to their customers. You must provide a WHMIS Certificate compliant with the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), also known as WHMIS 2015.
Working at Heights Course
This must be an in-person course with a practical component held by a certified Ministry of Labour (MOL) instructor. Working at Heights is required to work in all of our venues and must be renewed every 3 years. The course is offered by the Local’s education department. Although we recommend taking our specific course, any Working at Heights course with MOL approved accreditation will be reviewed and, if found correct, accepted when submitted. Cost will be indicated in the offering.
LOCAL 58 EXPECTATIONS OF PERMITTEE WORKERS
Be on time & be prepared: Give yourself plenty of time to get to the venue. When you accept a call ask what door you should look for, who you are reporting too and what tools you should bring for working in that department. Ensure you arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the call and introduce yourself to the contact name the Business Agent has given you.
Dress attire: Please wear clothing that is appropriate for the work you are called to perform. Jeans and t-shirt are fine for work calls. Do not wear clothing displaying language or images that are obscene or inflammatory. For a performance call assume that black pants and a long-sleeve black shirt will be required. “Dress blacks” indicates a black suit jacket, black collared shirt, black tie and black shoes are required.
Conduct: Always conduct yourself in a professional manner and direct your energies to the task at hand. Please review our anti-harassment policy HERE.
JOB SITE PROTOCOL
Be sure to ask who the Head of Department or Steward is on the call you have been dispatched to. Always sign in and out with the Head or Steward. Local 58 sends you to work, the venue is your employer. If it’s your first time at a venue ensure you have filled out (at least) the TD1 and TD1ON form.
Any questions or concerns arising on the job site should be taken up with the Head of Department or Steward.
Any injuries sustained on the job site should be immediately reported to the Head of Department and Steward. It is imperative that an injury report is filed in a timely fashion. If you are unsure who to report to, ask your co-workers.
RECEIVING YOUR PAYCHEQUE
All paycheques are picked up at the IATSE Local 58 office. Cheques generally come out the week following the work. Some venues are on a bi-weekly pay schedule. You can phone the office to see if the pay is in from a particular venue. From the phone menu, extension 4 also lists what cheques are in the office. If there is a problem with your cheque, contact the Office Manager.
When picking up a cheque you will pay an administration fee of 8% on the gross, or 4% if you are a member of a Sister Local – please bring your membership card as proof. This fee is only payable by debit or cash. Debit is preferred.