Sound Department
This page describes the criteria for recognition in the Sound department.
To become a member of any department, you have to:
- Be a member in good standing (have paid the membership dues)
- Have completed the session Introduction to the union
In addition, to become a recognized member in the Sound department, you must:
- Have completed the Prevention of harassment - members, contributing to a harassment-free culture training course
We are in the process of harmonizing the union’s recognition requirements.
In the meantime, there are two ways to be recognized for a position in the Sound department:
- According to the previous IATSE 514 requirements - Download (in French only)
- According to the previous AQTIS requirements – see below:
- Have taken the Basic training in sound and Managing a team courses
- Have accumulated 120 days of work as a Sound Recordist under Union contract on at least 2 different productions
- Have taken the Basic training in sound
- Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Sound Mixer / Recordist Assistant under Union contract on at least 2 different productions
- Have taken the Basic training in sound
- Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Boom Operator under Union contract on at least 2 different productions
- Have taken the Basic training in sound
- Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Dolly Boom Operator under Union contract on at least 2 different productions
- Have taken the Basic training in sound
- Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Sound Cable Puller under Union contract on at least 2 different productions
- Have taken the Basic training in sound
- Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Sound Mixer under Union contract on at least 2 different productions
- Have taken the Basic training in sound
- Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Music Playback Technician under Union contract on at least 2 different productions
- Have taken the Basic training in sound
- Have accumulated 90 days of work as a Sound Effects Technician under Union contract on at least 2 different productions
*Electronic Press Kit/Behind The Scene
Camera department
- Have taken the Introduction to the union, Protection contre les chutes, Plateforme élévatrice, SIMDUT courses
- Have accumulated 90 days of work as an Electronic soundperson (EPK/BTS) under union contract on 2 different productions
Provide the following documents:
- Resume
- 1 letter of recommendation from a member of sound department
Are you a technician interested in opening an account with AQTIS 514 IATSE (or complete an existing one)? If so, you must provide your date of birth and your social insurance number (SIN) when filling out the form.
This information allows us to issue your income tax slips and to transfer the accumulated saving from your RRSP and insurance, following the collective agreements.
Producer: To access the Members Directory and the Technician Job Search System, please contact us directly by email at jfaucher@aqtis514iatse.com.
Once your information has been reviewed and approve by our team during business hours, you will have access to My Profile, Tools and Documents and My Credits.
If you have any questions, please contact our Member Services team at 514 844-2113 or membres@aqtis514iatse.com.
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