Supporting every role
AQTIS 514 IATSE represents 8,000 freelance professionals in over 200 audiovisual occupations related to design, planning, setup and post-production. We are committed to fueling the professional development of audiovisual technicians and the growth of the film and television industry in Quebec and abroad. By cultivating our members’ passion and talents, AQTIS 514 IATSE is ultimately contributing to the audiovisual industry flourish.Our mission
The defense and promotion of the socio-economic rights and interests of our members
Our vision lights the way
Nos valeurs
Solidarity and equity
Solidarity is the tie that binds our members in their commitment to mutual aid and cohesive collective action.
Professionalism
Our members’ and staff’s professionalism, work ethic and participation in democratic bodies are the cornerstones of the quality service we provide.
Respect and empathy
Respect and empathy are the watchwords guiding our interactions with members, staff and partners.
Supporting every role
Our vision
- Consolidate membership and member participation by developing a sense of belonging, pride and loyalty.
- Place the professional progression of members at the heart of our actions.
- Become an essential partner and promote the development of the audiovisual industry in Quebec.
A long history!
The Alliance québécoise des techniciens de l'image et du son was born out of over 45 years of struggle from audiovisual technicians who rallied to establish an organization to defend their interests.
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Executives
Executive Committee
President
Bernard has long experience in the business, beginning with his early experience as a technician, which gave him an opportunity to work on a dream project: travelling across America for a documentary series. He then moved on to the control room (logistics), where he worked on drama and advertising projects, and then became a grip and rigger on large-scale productions. He worked his way up through the ranks in the stagecraft department and was key grip for 10 years. He has been a member of AQTIS 514 IATSE since their inception and quickly became involved in the union. He was elected stage steward and helped develop the IATSE 514 membership criteria for grips and riggers. A strong advocate for technicians' working conditions, particularly off-set, he was hired by AQTIS in 2017 as a labour relations advisor. Between November 2019 and December 2020, he served as acting head of labour relations. Those positions gave him extensive experience in the application of collective agreements. Bernard has been involved in all stages of past and current negotiations (with AQPM, APP, negotiation of working conditions for AQTIS employees, and several specific agreements). His broad career in labour relations ranges from pre-bargaining meetings and preparing demands to sitting at the bargaining table with producers and mobilizing members on the ground. As of April 2024, he holds the title of President of the organization.
Vice president, Television and Documentaries
Dominic has worked for 27 years in television studios in picture control. His extensive experience embraces programs of all kinds, including Watatatow, La Voix, Star Académie, three Olympic Games, Céline à Vegas and a Stanley Cup final. He has been active in organizations since his youth, starting with school clubs and moving on to organizations such as the Caisse Desjardins and his children's school. He was a member of the Association des professionnels de la vidéo du Québec (APVQ). He then became involved in AQTIS as an election officer, sat on the pensions committee, and served as chair of the board of directors for 18 months.
Vice president, Camera
Chloé Giroux Lachance holds a DEC in Arts and Communication and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has always been passionate about the technical, organizational and creative aspects of working in film, as well as the human dimension.
In 1997, Chloé began her career in the audiovisual industry as an apprentice camera operator on the very first shooting of a high definition television series in Quebec entitled "L'ombre de l'épervier". For more than fifteen years with the STCVQ, AQTIS and IATSE 667, she has worked with enthusiasm and determination as a second camera assistant on productions such as "Le papillon bleu", "The Aviator" and "19-2". Then from 2013, she became first assistant.
With almost 30 years of experience in documentaries, TV series, movies, music videos, and live recordings, she has learned about the different realities of filming, their respective challenges, as well as the many technological revolutions, new broadcasting platforms and their impact on the industry.
Aware of the power of solidarity to advance the social and economic interests of technicians, but especially of the importance of solid union representation, Chloé has taken on the role of vice-president camera.
Vice president, Fictions & Advertising
Having received a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Concordia University, Jason Goodall has been working in the film industry in Montreal since 2013.
He began his career in the logistics department then quickly joined the lighting department where he progressed to the position of best-boy and gaffer.
Having worked on all sorts of productions (short films, commercials, television series, and both Quebecois and American feature films), Jason is aware of the importance of the union's role and the need to be informed about collective agreements and rights. He wants to use his experience and skills to advance members' interests.
Vice president, Post-production
In a 25-year career as a professional editor, Claude Collins has worked on documentary series, magazines, reality TV, commercials, music videos, short films, and public affairs and youth programming. He also possesses solid professional expertise in motion capture.
Claude is the representative of the AQTIS 514 IATSE Editing Department and a founder of the Monteurs à l’affiche Film Festival.
Secretary
José began his career in the industry in 1998 on the show Un gars, une fille as a lighting technician. His career path includes positions as production assistant, grip, assistant camera LV[JD1] and first camera assistant. He has worked on some projects for a few days and on others for an entire series. Over the years, he has worked on dramas, documentaries, reality TV, and American films. His wide-ranging experience includes stints as cameraman and cinematographer since 2003. He now works on documentary series, magazine productions and variety shows. José has been a member of the AQTIS board of directors for 10 years and is currently treasurer of L’AQTIS 514 IATSE.
Administrator
Catherine began her career in the camera department in 1999, working first as an apprentice and then as second camera assistant on a number of outstanding Quebec projects. Through hard work and perseverance, she became first camera assistant in 2010. Because of her commitment to improving the working conditions of technicians, she became an AQTIS director in 2012, in addition to being union representative for the camera department. She was responsible for establishing the green sets and women's solidarity committees. She was actively involved in negotiations with the Association québécoise de la production médiatique (AQPM). Catherine also sat at the bargaining table for the merger of AQTIS and IATSE 667 and 514. Catherine is energetic by nature and often described as an epicurean; she enjoys the finer things in life and practices her profession with passion and dedication.
Director
With more than 20 years of experience in the film industry, Pierre-Olivier Chénard started as a base camp operator to now hold the position of transport coordinator. During his career, he has worked on more than forty film productions. He joined the AQTIS 514 IATSE executive committee with the intention to participate in the evolution of a prosperous future for film industry in Montreal.
Kathy Kelso
Director
Daniel Jr Chrétien
Director
Charlotte Marion Vanasse
Administrator
Véronique Mélançon
Administrator
Carl Lessard
Administrator
Management Committee
Executive Director
Before joining AQTIS 514 IATSE, Nathalie Paré spent ten years as the Executive Director of various non-profit organizations. Her professional background includes serving with the Association des Scouts du Canada, a nationwide recreational organization with over 12,000 members. Additionally, she held a position at the Comité sectoriel de main-d'œuvre en aérospatiale (CAMAQ), where she was responsible for ensuring a skilled workforce through the implementation of high-quality training programs, while also planning the industry's quantitative needs.
During the early stages of her career, Nathalie not only spent many years teaching computer science but also developed educational materials and training resources in this field. Her commitment to training has remained a central aspect of her career, with the belief that continuous professional development is indispensable for any organization's success.
In recent years, she has collaborated with governmental, provincial and federal bodies, and has developed partnerships with numerous organizations across Canada.
Nathalie is recognized for her dynamic approach and team-oriented mindset, as she possesses the ability to cultivate trust and bring diverse parties together to achieve the project objectives.
Director, Member Services and Professional Development
When she joined AQTIS in March 2013 as a temporary replacement for a few weeks, Catherine did not suspect it would turn into a career. Acting executive secretary, member services officer and team leader are just a few of the positions she has held in the organization. Her career path has afforded her an understanding of the role of each person on her team, leading to her appointment as Director, Member Services and Information Technology, in 2018. Catherine has always been involved in the organization’s major projects, including the implementation of online payment on the website, production and distribution of the Association’s weekly newsletter Hebdo-AQTIS, establishment of the departmental representative structure, revision of membership criteria, and integration of the technician hiring system.
A manager at heart and now in fact, Catherine thrives on challenges in which teamwork is an essential ingredient. She will play a leading role in harmonizing member services and IT processes in the wake of the AQTIS-IATSE merger, and she will be coordinating the work of the job evaluation committee set up following the 2019 negotiations with the Association québécoise de la production médiatique (AQPM).
Director of Finance & Administration
A member of the Quebec Order of Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) and also the Order of Accredited Human Resources Advisors (CRHA), Diane Brière also holds the title of "green belt" in Lean Six Sigma. She has a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in organizational development.
For three years, Diane served as the Chief Accountant at Productions via le monde Daniel Bertolino inc., where she gained invaluable expertise in financial management. Subsequently, she transitioned to the manufacturing sector as the Chief Financial Officer and Director of Human Resources, working with both unionized and non-unionized employees.
She spent several years working in the healthcare sector, honing her skills in managing large teams and budgets. In her roles, Diane faced numerous challenges, including managing budgets of up to 1 billion dollars during the establishment of Integrated University Health and Social Services Centers (CIUSSS). She collaborated with over 300 managers to implement efficient budgetary processes.
Labour relations Director
Diplômé de droit à l’Université de Montréal et membre du Barreau du Québec depuis 2010, Me Lafleur a rejoint les rangs de l’AQTIS 514 IATSE après un parcours de dix ans en tant qu'avocat plaideur, tout autant en cabinet privé qu’au sein de différents contentieux.
À ce titre, il a été appelé à représenter des clientèles variées aussi bien devant les instances relatives au droit du travail que devant les tribunaux de droit commun.
Au fil de ces années, est demeurée une seule constante, celle d’avoir toujours œuvré pour et au bénéfice des travailleurs et des travailleuses.
Désormais dans un nouveau rôle, les intérêts des membres restent au cœur de ses préoccupations !