Basic, classification and reclassification criteria for all functions of the department:

1. Every candidate must submit a resume relevant to the prerequisites mentioned below.
2. Indicate only the projects for which you are credited.
3. Your resume can include movies, TV series, commercials, music videos or any other type of productions,
4. Mandatory training and certifications:
   • Standard First Aid with CPR/AED (Level C)
   • WHMIS 2015
   • Criminal liability for occupational health and safety
   • Respect, civility and prevention of harassment in the workplace (QUEBEC)
5. For each function aforementioned, a documented work equivalence will be analyzed and considered, and subject to approval by the membership committee. Also, skills for which the candidate submits a certification will be considered. Likewise, technical skills that can be validated by a diploma, a portfolio or any other kind of proof of qualification will be considered.

Classification criteria specific to the functions:

Production Sound Recordist refers to a member who :
1- Has cumulated 200 days of documented work – on at least 3 productions – in the function he or she seeks;
2- Submits 3 reference letters signed by IATSE 514 members in good standing.

Boom Operator refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 200 days of documented work – on at least 3 productions – in the function he or she seeks;
2- Submits 3 reference letters signed by IATSE 514 members in good standing.

Playback Operator refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 200 days of documented work – on at least 3 productions – in the function he or she seeks;
2- Submits 3 reference letters signed by IATSE 514 members in good standing.

Sound Assistant refers to a member who:
1- Has cumulated 200 days of documented work – on at least 3 productions – in the function he or she seeks;
2- Submits 3 reference letters signed by IATSE 514 members in good standing.

Criteria for all functions of the department:

• Under any circumstances should a Production Sound Recordist work without a Boom Operator on “drama” productions.
• Under any circumstances should a Sound Recordist work without a Playback Operator on production requiring playback.

Adopted in a department meeting on January 14, 2008.
Adopted by the Board of Directors on January 15, 2008.
Modified on February 21, 2020