Technical Gig Worker Employee Survey

The Gig Worker economy was deeply affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic when live performances came to a sudden halt. The temporary cessation of public gatherings affected live venues and artists, festivals, stage and set construction personnel, sound and lighting technicians and many others.

It has come to the attention of Creative Manitoba that since the re-opening of society many of the personnel that were active in the community seem to have departed from the industry altogether; a concern felt throughout the sector.

In that regard, Creative Manitoba is undertaking a targeted labour market analysis of the Manitoba arts sector to understand the current labour market and it’s shortcomings, and to provide recommendations for corrective action.

Any questions, comments, concerns or additional information can be directed to Kerri Stephens at lostcatartists@gmail.com

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* 1. Which gender descriptions do you identify with?

Please note, we collect this information confidentially for the purposes of ensuring we are servicing a diverse audience. No demographic information will be shared with an individual’s personal information attached to it.

Female

Male

Non Binary

Transgender female

Transgender male

2-Spirit

Not listed

Prefer not to answer

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* 2. Which of the following demographics do you identify with?

Please note, we collect this information confidentially for the purposes of ensuring we are servicing a diverse audience. No demographic information will be shared with an individual’s personal information attached to it.

Black

Indigenous

Person of color (other than Black or Indigenous)

Caucasian

Unsure

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your age?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 4. Are you a member of one or more of the following unions?

IATSE 63

IATSE 856

Canadian Actors Equity Association

Other (please specify)

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* 5. On average, how many hours per week do you work in the creative arts gig industry?

1-5

6-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How many years have you worked in this industry?

2-5

6-10

11-15

16+

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* 7. Which of the following describes your training? Check all that apply.

Self Taught

Apprenticeship or mentorship

Some academic training at the post-secondary level

University Degree

Ongoing professional development through workshops, conferences & residencies

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Are you aware of training opportunities within your field?

Yes

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* 9. Which of the following areas do you work as a creative arts technical worker?

Performing arts

Film

Both

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* 10. How is your technical work organized or structured?

Self-employed

Part-time for employer

Full-time for employer

On contract or freelance for employer

Work in service as passion project for little or no pay

Volunteer

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* 11. Are you satisfied with your current number of hours in the industry?

Yes

No (please explain)

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* 12. If this is your primary source of income, is it enough to support your cost of living?

Yes

Unsure

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* 13. Does your work involve moving between one sector to another (i.e. performing arts to film)?

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* 14. If you answered yes, have you found that one of those sectors has higher wages? Which one?

Performing Arts

Film

Unsure

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* 15. Has there been a discernible decline in your technical work employment since COVID-19?

Yes

Unsure

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* 16. If answered yes, has it recovered or returned to pre-Covid status?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 17. What is your role in the industry?

Design (costumes, set design etc)

Trade (carpentry, electrical etc)

Audio Production

Show Production

Stage Management

Catering

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Are there areas of technical skills shortages that have had an impact on your ability to do your job to your satisfaction (i.e. shortage of carpenters, delaying completion of work)?

Unsure

Yes (please specify)

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* 19. Are there noticeable barriers that effect your ability to work in this sector or achieve the number of hours you’re looking to work?

Lack of childcare

Transportation

Scheduling Conflicts

Qualifications

Lack of opportunity

Other (please specify)

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* 20. Have you ever been subject to discrimination in the workplace because of race, gender, age or ethnicity?

Not applicable

Yes (please explain)

Technical Gig Worker Employee Survey

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* 1. Which gender descriptions do you identify with? *Please note, we collect this information confidentially for the purposes of ensuring we are servicing a diverse audience. No demographic information will be shared with an individual’s personal information attached to it.*

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* 2. Which of the following demographics do you identify with?*Please note, we collect this information confidentially for the purposes of ensuring we are servicing a diverse audience. No demographic information will be shared with an individual’s personal information attached to it.*

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* 3. What is your age?

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* 4. Are you a member of one or more of the following unions?

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* 5. On average, how many hours per week do you work in the creative arts gig industry?

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* 6. How many years have you worked in this industry?

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* 7. Which of the following describes your training? Check all that apply.

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* 8. Are you aware of training opportunities within your field?

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* 9. Which of the following areas do you work as a creative arts technical worker?

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* 10. How is your technical work organized or structured?

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* 11. Are you satisfied with your current number of hours in the industry?

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* 12. If this is your primary source of income, is it enough to support your cost of living?

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* 13. Does your work involve moving between one sector to another (i.e. performing arts to film)?

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* 14. If you answered yes, have you found that one of those sectors has higher wages? Which one?

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* 15. Has there been a discernible decline in your technical work employment since COVID-19?

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* 16. If answered yes, has it recovered or returned to pre-Covid status?

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* 17. What is your role in the industry?

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* 18. Are there areas of technical skills shortages that have had an impact on your ability to do your job to your satisfaction (i.e. shortage of carpenters, delaying completion of work)?

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* 19. Are there noticeable barriers that effect your ability to work in this sector or achieve the number of hours you’re looking to work?

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* 20. Have you ever been subject to discrimination in the workplace because of race, gender, age or ethnicity?

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* 21. Is there anything else that you would like us to know?

* 1. Which gender descriptions do you identify with?

Please note, we collect this information confidentially for the purposes of ensuring we are servicing a diverse audience. No demographic information will be shared with an individual’s personal information attached to it.

* 2. Which of the following demographics do you identify with?

Please note, we collect this information confidentially for the purposes of ensuring we are servicing a diverse audience. No demographic information will be shared with an individual’s personal information attached to it.