Overview

Reporting to the Director of Operations and up to the President, the Dispatcher position is directed by the Senior Steward. This position is responsible for ensuring a smooth workflow of available members, permittees and reserves for IATSE projects in British Columbia.

Duties and Responsibilities

● Receives and fills dispatch calls for all Departments using a computerized system

● Responds to Dispatch inquiries/requests from the production office(s), membership and permittees

● Updates and maintains information in a database

● Logs and reports any questionable hires to the Steward's Office

● Verifies and files production call sheets on a daily basis

● Reports any noted discrepancies in call sheets to the Steward's Office

● Distributes availability rosters as required

● Verifies member records such as deal memos

● Generates weekly reports of outstanding deal memos

● Researches and compiles ad hoc reporting as required

● Provides admin support for training or meetings

● Other tasks and duties as assigned

Qualifications

● Minimum of a Grade 12 education or High School Diploma

● Minimum of 1 year of previous work experience in office administration

● Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in customer service

● Previous dispatch experience with a computerized system would be an asset

●IATSE Local 891 Dispatch Training would be an asset

●Strong attention to detail is required

● Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office Suite

● Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

● Professional verbal and written communication skills





● Ability to follow privacy standards to maintain confidentiality

● Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and efficiency

● Knowledge of IATSE Operations would be an asset

● Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. The successful candidate will be required to provide documentation confirming authorization to work in this position before starting employment

Interested candidates must apply in writing by September 23, 2026, at 5:00pm and submit a current and updated resume if one is not already on file with your name in the subject line to Human Resources at [email protected], Competition#26-Dispatcher-27

We want to thank in advance all applicants for their interest.

IATSE is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

Reconciliation, Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to IATSE’s goals of creating a excellent workplace. We are committed to building a representative workforce and encouraging applications reflecting the diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Pay: $36.83 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Dispatcher (Burnaby)
🏢 IATSE
📍 Burnaby