FIELD REPRESENTATIVE - SENIOR STEWARD'S OFFICE

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title | Field Representative

Employer | The Canadian Animation Guild, IATSE Local 938

Location | On-Site - 1055 West Georgia St, Vancouver, BC.

Must be willing to travel to union and industry-related events throughout Canada and the United States.

Start Date | TBD

ABOUT US The Canadian Animation Guild - IATSE Local 938, also known as CAG, is a BC-based Local Union representing over 1,500 workers in animation & VFX. One of the youngest Locals of the International Alliance of Theatre & Stage Employees, CAG is building worker power in the digital arts through internal and external organizing, community engagement, and mobilization.

THE POSITION The Canadian Animation Guild - IATSE Local 938, is seeking to hire a Field Representative to assist the Senior Steward of the union in their contract enforcement and labour relations duties, as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws and policies of the Local. The Field Representative is responsible for providing support to all Shop Stewards of the Local, under the authority of the Senior Steward.

The Field Representative should be a fast learner, a confident speaker, organizationally-minded, assertive, and passionate about the rights of workers in the animation industry. Experience working within the Canadian animation industry, especially in the area of Production, is beneficial but not required.

This is a permanent, full-time hired staff position within the Local. The Field Representative may be a member of Local 938, but cannot be an officer of the Local. If the Employee is a member, they shall not accept any animation work while employed in the position of Field Representative.

The Employee shall work in conjunction with the Local’s shop stewards and bargaining unit members, under the direction of the Senior Steward specifically,



and the Executive Board generally.

General Duties

- To assist the Senior Steward in carrying out their responsibilities as outlined in our Constitution and Bylaws.
- To assist the Senior Steward in training and supervision of all Shop Stewards of the Local, and supporting them in carrying out their responsibilities.
- To attend regular and special Labour-Management Committee meetings, when assigned to do so.
- To assist members and the Senior Steward in filing grievances as well as assisting in the maintenance and record keeping of all ongoing, abandoned or completed grievances.
- To act as a representative of the Local to Employer Representatives.

- To assist the Local in contract negotiations when assigned, in cooperation with the Senior Steward, the President, the Executive Board, and any IATSE International Representatives that may be involved in bargaining.

Management Duties The Field Representative shall be responsible for certain supervisory and coordination duties for the Local’s Shop Stewards, as delegated by the Senior Steward.

HOURS OF WORK

Work hours will at times be irregular, and the position may require the employee to be available for evening and weekend work, but the Field Representative should be able to meet the demands of the position within a 40 hour workweek. Approved overtime that is performed will be paid according to the BC ESA.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Combined 5 years’ experience in animation, VFX, gaming (or related industries),



and/or union administration.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Google Sheets, Docs, Drive, Slides, Calendar, etc
- Experience with Microsoft Office/Powerpoint/Excel and Keynote/Pages/Numbers
- Experience with Zoom, Teams and other video conferencing software
- Excellent interpersonal skills; including strong communication and a strong sense of discretion.
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong public speaking skills; confidence speaking to members and employer representatives, and navigating conflict
- Strong grasp of contract language
- Ability to anticipate and adapt to the needs of a unique, growing organization and membership base
- Ability to shift between collaborating with others and leading projects
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Canada and the United States of America
- Ability to Legally work in Canada
- Resident of the Metro Vancouver Region

COMPENSATION

Salary

- CAD $75,000 /year

Advantages

- Extended Healthcare (health, dental, optical, paramedical, life)
- RRSP matching
- Winter Holiday Break
- Additional Covid-19 Sick leave

HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position, contact CAG Vice President Jesse Nylund at [email protected] with the following information:

- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Reference (optional)

[The CAG Hiring Committee will not be utilizing artificial intelligence to screen applicants, and we kindly request that candidates refrain from utilizing AI in their applications.] Thank you for considering this position!

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Field Representative (Vancouver)
🏢 Canadian Animation Guild - IATSE Local 938
📍 Vancouver