Digital Print Technician - Halifax, Canada - Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University

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Halifax, Canada

1 week ago

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Description

Position Details:

Position Information
Position Title
Digital Print Technician

Department/Unit

Printing Services

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S14724

Employee Group

NSGEU Local 77

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

1 year (with the possibility of extension)

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Salary
- $ $32.80 per hour ($43,785 - $55,429 per annum, 32.5 hours per week)

Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading researchintensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purposedriven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Printing Services

is an Ancillary unit that provides cost effective, timely and high-quality print-related services in support of Dalhousie's teaching, learning and research activities. Reporting to the Manager of Printing Services, the Digital Print Technician is a member of the production team, responsible for producing a wide range of documents in response to client requests.

Key Responsibilities

Process files received in a variety of digital formats, as well as hard copy documents.
Review and troubleshoot digital files, liaise with clients for modifications as needed, and provide basic desktop publishing services using templates.
Utilize software to prepare files for printing, program jobs, and route to appropriate print device.
Monitor machine operation. Unload print jobs from output trays and route documents to finishing or packaging area. Perform basic equipment maintenance.
Operate bindery and finishing equipment (e.g., folder, cutter, perforator, and drill), ensuring adherence to specifications to produce high quality, finished products.

Note

This position requires considerable physical effort including frequent standing, walking, bending, and the ability to safely lift items weighing up to 55 pounds on a daily basis.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

Postsecondary diploma in Graphic and Print Production plus three to five years' experience working as part of a team in a print shop environment, including operation of highspeed digital production devices and finishing equipment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
Demonstrated communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to multitask, take initiative and prioritize orders to meet deadlines.
Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat and InDesign.

Assets

Experience with large format printing and installation into various types of hardware.

Job Competencies
Respect & Inclusion

Adaptability
Knowledge & Thinking Skills
Communication
Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program._

Application Consideration

Diversity Statement