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Film/Stage/AV Member Reimbursements

Childcare Reimbursement

Childcare Reimbursement

Childcare Reimbursement

Local 709 Members with children under the age of 16 or dependents under the age of 19 as described under the CRA “Child Care Expense Deduction”, at the time of the childcare, can submit copies of receipts from childcare providers for reimbursement up to $500/ per year.


More details can be found in the Local 709 Policy Book under the Policy on Reimbursement - Child Care.

Training Reimbursement

Childcare Reimbursement

Childcare Reimbursement

Local 709 Members who provide their certificate of completion for approved training/certification and a copy of the receipt are entitled to reimbursement up to $1000/ per year.


More details can be found on the Local 709 Policy Book under the Policy on Reimbursement - Training.

 *** Members will receive a T4A for all payments of the childcare and/or training reimbursement. We recommend you seek the advice of a tax professional, if you have questions on how to report the payment on your tax return. *** 

Training Reimbursements Previously Approved

Training Reimbursements Previously Approved (2017-Present)

  • Aerial Work Platform 
  • Beauty Institute: Editorial Makeup Certification Course 
  • Building a Respectful Workplace 
  • CAFTCAD: Costume Breakdown for Film & Television: The Art of Destruction 
  • CAFTCAD: Intro to Commercial Styling, Manual Script Breakdown for Costumers, Preparing for the Costume Design Interview, Hats 101: A Guide to Men's & Women's Hats, Freehand Illustration for Costumers Part 1: Intro to Costumes Illustrations 
  • CAFTCAD: Set Side of Costume - Truck Supervisor
  • Canadian Firearms Safety Course 
  • Commercial Drivers Diploma (Partial Reimbursement) 
  • Crane Operator (Partial Reimbursement of flight, accommodation, ground transport) 
  • EP Academy: SmartAccounting 101
  • EP Academy: SmartAccounting 201
  • Fall Protection 
  • First Aid (Emergency or Standard) 
  • Forklift 
  • Gardiner Centre: Building & Enhancing Workplace Relationships 
  • Gardiner Centre: Respectful Workplace Essentials 
  • Genny Op Training Reimbursement (Partial Reimbursement of flight, accommodation, ground transport)
  • Gun-smoke.ca: Pyrotechnics & Legal Awareness 
  • First Light: Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training
  • Mental Health First Aid Basic Training 
  • Pinewood Studios: Creative Media Skills - Costume Breakdown (5 Day course) 
  • Pinewood Studios: Creative Media Skills - Costume Standby Course, Fitting Etiquette & Basic Alterations Course 
  • Pinewood Studios: Creative Media Skills - Soft Props & Breakaways 
  • Power Line Hazards 
  • Propane Handling and Exchange
  • Rainsdance: Script Supervision and Continuity Masterclass 
  • Registration of Motor Vehicle: Driving Record 
  • Registration of Motor Vehicle: Road Test 
  •  Restricted Firearms License 
  •  Road Test Vehicle Rental
  •  SteppingUpCreatives.com: Colour Theory and Corrective Makeup for People of Colour
  •  Trainfoodsafety.ca: Food Handlers Course 
  •  USITT: Physics of Theatre, Entertainment Rigging, The Right Gear for Right After the Fall 
  •  WHMIS2015
  •  Working at Heights 


NOTE:

Online Courses above have been hyperlinked. All other courses have more than one provider. If Members have any questions please contact the IATSE Local 709 office. admin@iatse709.com

*** For details about the Policy on Reimbursement - Training check out the 

Local 709 Policy Book ***

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