Digital Printing Press Operator

Position Title Digital Print Technician

Research Project
Department/Unit Printing Services

Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number S062-26

Employee Group NSGEU Local 77

Duration of Contract (if applicable)1 year (with the possibility of extension)

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)1.0

Salary $27.42 - $34.71 per hour ($49,904 - $63,173 per annum, 35 hours per week)

About Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive 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, purpose-driven 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.

Process files received in a variety of formats including 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.
Unload print jobs from output trays and route documents to finishing or packaging area. folder, cutter, perforator, and drill), ensuring adherence to specifications to produce high quality, finished products.
Complete print installations into various types of hardware and apply and remove cut vinyl (various types of surfaces at locations across the campuses).
Provide counter service and consult with clients via phone or email for order intake and advise on pricing and job specifications; Post-secondary 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 high-speed digital production devices and finishing equipment (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
Demonstrated communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills.
Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe Acrobat and InDesign.
Assets
Experience with large format printing and installation into various types of hardware.
Respect & Inclusion
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 Non-probationary bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

Diversity Statement Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit

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