Union profile
IATSE 873
Toronto area technical local. Jurisdiction for Script Supervisors and primary Tech Depts in the GTA.
- Member
- 120 days worked
- Application fee
- Not yet added
- Typical dues
- Awaiting confirmation
- Operates in
- Ontario
How to qualify
- Member: 120 days worked. Approximately 120 days in the craft or department you apply to, plus letters from three 873 members. Department committees review applications twice a year. As of October 2026, 873 says it is not accepting permit applications. Requirements vary by department.
Requirements
- About 120 days in the craft or department you apply to
- Letters of recommendation from three IATSE 873 members
Application fee: The initiation fee isn't posted.
Dues: Permittees pay no dues; a 6% administration fee comes off every cheque. Member dues aren't posted.
Awaiting confirmation: dues rate; initiation fee. Check with the union before relying on it.
Application process
- Department committees review applications twice a year
- As of October 2026, 873 is not accepting permit applications
Departments IATSE 873 represents
- Construction
- Costume
- Craftservice
- Grip
- Hair
- Lighting
- Makeup
- Props / Set Dec / Greens
- Scenic
- Script Supervisor
- Sound / Boom
- SPFX
- Transportation
Wage rates
IATSE 873 minimum rates — the minimum for every position, for 25 production types, and when overtime starts.
Where IATSE 873 has jurisdiction
Ontario · Toronto area
- Script Supervisor
- Set Decorator
- Assistant Set Decorator
- Buyer
- Lead Dresser
- Set Dresser
- On-Set Dresser
- Costume Designer
- Assistant Costume Designer
- Wardrobe Coordinator
- Key Wardrobe
- Truck Supervisor
- Cutter
- Sewer
- Dresser
- Key Makeup Artist
- Assistant Makeup
- Key Hair
- Assistant Hair
- Prosthetics Artist
- Key Grip
- Best Boy Grip
- Dolly Grip
- Grip
- Gaffer
- Best Boy Electric
- Generator Operator
- Lamp Operator
- Construction Coordinator
- Head Carpenter
- Carpenter
- Key Scenic Artist
- Scenic Painter
- Painter
- Coordinator / Driver
- Property Master
- Assistant Property Master
- Props Buyer
- Production Sound Mixer
- Boom Operator
- Special Effects Coordinator
- Special Effects Assistant
- Head Greensperson
- Greensperson
- Head of Craft Service
- Assistant Craft Service
- Background Craft Service
Sources: iatse873.com, iatse873.com · checked 2026-10-19
Track your progress to IATSE 873
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