Union profile

NABET 700-M UNIFOR

Ontario technical guild. Competitive jurisdiction for Tech, Craft, and Transportation.

Permittee

40 days worked

Member

$28,571.43 in earnings

Application fee

Awaiting confirmation

Operates in

Ontario

How to qualify

• Permittee: 40 days worked. At least 40 days of relevant experience in the department you apply to (non-union, commercial, online, student, volunteer, stage, print & advertising and international work all count). Permittees work on NABET signatory productions after available members have been considered; permittee status is the route to full membership. Requirements vary by department.
• Member: $28,571.43 in earnings. Once you've paid $2,000 in permittee fees in one department, the union reviews your file. At 7%, that's about $28,571 of gross pay on NABET productions. Requirements vary by department.

Requirements

• Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid work permit
• NABETiquette certificate (valid for three years; certificates issued on or after July 9, 2017 are accepted)
• Ontario Ministry of Labour Worker and Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness certificates
• Any department-specific requirements and relevant licences (e.g. transport or hair)
• At least 40 days of relevant work experience in the department

Dues: Permittees pay 7% of gross pay. Member dues aren't posted.

Awaiting confirmation: member dues; application fee. Check with the union before relying on it.

Applications are accepted year-round; incomplete applications are not accepted. Applying to more than one department requires a separate application for each. Applications are reviewed by the Department VP/Committee and the decision is sent by email and regular mail.

Application process

1. Complete the Permittee Application Form in full
2. Take NABETiquette, the mandatory etiquette and protocol course (register and pay in advance by phone at 416-536-4827 or in person)
3. Gather department-specific requirements and copies of relevant licences
4. Complete the Ministry of Labour Worker and Supervisor Health & Safety modules and download the certificates
5. Attach your most up-to-date resume showing at least 40 days of relevant experience
6. Submit by mail, in person, or by email to permitteeapplications@nabet700.com

Contact

Website: nabet700.com
Email: permitteeapplications@nabet700.com
Phone: 416-536-4827

Where NABET 700-M UNIFOR has jurisdiction

Ontario

• 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

Sources: nabet700.com, nabet700.com · checked 2026-10-19

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