MEMBER RESOURCES

DGC ALBERTA STAFF

As a Member of DGC Alberta, you have access to our dedicated staff, made up of a Membership Administrator, Assistant Business Agent, and Business Agent. The staff are always happy to field questions you may have, Please CLICK HERE to access the contact information for the Alberta District Council staff members.

Please note the DGC Alberta office is operational and staff members are available Mondays through Fridays from 9am to 5pm MST. If you are experiencing a production-related emergency outside of our business hours, please contact our Business Agent, Lisa Pearl Whitten at lpwhitten@dgc.ca / (403) 888.5870.

DGC ALBERTA EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMMITTEES

A full directory of our elected officers and caucus reps serving on the Executive Board can be found HERE
Standby as we revamp our site - there will be a list of DGC Alberta's committees and affiliated members

MEMBER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Member and Family Assistance Plan (MAP) is a confidential counselling and referral service available to all DGC Members in Good Standing, their spouses and dependent children. Services are available in multiple languages and can be accessed in a variety of ways (phone, email, internet, phone apps, live online chat, and video).

Access your Member Assistance Program (MAP) 24/7 via:

Phone 1 (800) 387.4765
Web workhealthlife.com
Mobile app (Apple | Google Play)

Services are delivered by LifeWorks (formerly Morneau Shepell), a leading provider of member and family assistance programs in North America. The professional, confidential support and customized resources provided under the MAP are available to help you deal with a wide array of personal and work-life issues.

DUES, BENEFITS AND RSP

DGC DUES
DGC Membership dues are payable quarterly, but may also be paid annually, and there is usually a discount for full payment in advance. Annual dues for Full Members are $750, and annual dues for Associate Members are $450.

Members are invoiced via email at least 30 days before the following dues Deadlines

December 31
March 31
June 30
September 30

Members can also access dues information such as balance and invoices by logging onto the website's Member Section

DGC MEMBER BENEFITS

DGC Benefits is the national benefits plan provided under the DGC Health and Welfare Trust for Members of the DGC. Joining the plan is automatic if you meet the eligibility requirements. Once enrolled, you will need to re-enroll each year (usually in November) to confirm your coverage needs.

Please check out the following resources for more information on DGC Benefits. You must be logged into the Member's Section of the website to view these documents.

For more information, or if you have any questions about your DGC Benefits:

Call J&D Benefits at 1-800-218-7018 (Plan #50553)
Email DGCbenefits@dgc.ca
Members can access details regarding the DGC Benefits program by logging in to the website’s Member Section.

DGC RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLAN
Canadian Entertainment Industry Retirement Plan (CEIRP)
The purpose of your Canadian Entertainment Industry Retirement Plan (CEIRP) program (the Plan) is to encourage and provide a mechanism for employees and Members who work in the entertainment industry to save funds for retirement and other significant financial goals, such as education and home purchase.Members can only withdraw their RRSPs after age 55 if they joined the CEIRP before October 1, 2019, and age 60 if they joined CEIRP after October 1, 2019.Access to the funds in Members’ corporate NRSP accounts are also subject to the same age limitations. Outside of the age limitations, there are only three other circumstances under which one can access their RRSPs:

Extreme Hardship Withdrawal Policy (Email rsp@dgc.ca for more information)
Home Buyers Plan
Lifelong Learning Plan

For more information on each of the above circumstances, please contact:

Call Canada Life at 1 (800) 724.3402 (Policy #62724)
Visit Canada Life online at grsaccess.com
Email RSP@dgc.ca
Members can access details regarding the DGC CEIRP plan by logging in to the website’s Member Section.

WORKPLACE ANTI-HARASSMENT TOOLKIT

Please read and bookmark our Workplace Anti-Harassment Toolkit, a pocket guide to help Members navigate challenging situations in the workplace.

Mobile: Workplace Anti-Harassment Toolkit
Desktop: Workplace Anti-Harassment Toolkit

BY-LAW (CONSTITUTION) & CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

DGC Alberta is governed by the DGC Alberta Constitution and Bylaws in conjunction with the DGC National Constitution. |

STANDARD AGREEMENT

Here is where you will find the 2019-2021 DGC/CMPA Standard Agreement, comprised of the Core, Directors and District Council Schedules. The Alberta Schedule contains most of the practical provisions for work in Alberta, specifically addressing workweek structure, payroll premiums, holidays, nearby and distant location provisions, lay-off and termination, screen credits, minimum staffing, etc.

RATE SHEETS

Here you will find contracted rates (grouped by year), as negotiated under the current state of the Standard Agreement.

HAVEN HELPLINE

All Members and Permittees under a DGC deal memo contract now have access to HAVEN, our incident reporting, counselling and support services, for their contract’s entire duration.

Available 24/7, nationwide, in French and English, to report or get immediate counselling about workplace harassment, discrimination, racist, inappropriate or violent behaviour. For more information, click here.

THE AFC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE ACTORS FUND)

The AFC is the lifeline for Canada’s entertainment industry. The AFC is an expression of the community’s goodwill, helping entertainment professionals when they are at their most vulnerable due to injury, illness or other personal hardship.

Through compassionate and confidential support, The AFC helps Canadian entertainment professionals maintain their health, dignity and ability to work. Click here to see how AFC can assist you at this time.