Printing and Packaging Technician

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada's leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and  2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada. 

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

About the Creative School

The Creative School at TMU houses 26 media, communication and design-related programs including journalism, performance, interior design, and film, among others. Renowned for its distinctive and vibrant culture of creative activities and research, its innovation spaces make up a dynamic ecosystem like no other place in which faculty and students work closely with community and industry partners to engage in path-breaking initiatives dedicated to real-world transformation.

The Opportunity

The Printing and Packaging Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining equipment, materials, software, as well as maintaining the facilities and their daily operations. The role advises students and faculty/instructors on safe use of the facilities, equipment and software using a variety of formats (ex.  live demonstrations or video recordings). The role performs administrative duties and supports special events.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma program in Printing/Graphic Arts
• Minimum 4 years' experience operating and maintaining multi-colour offset, flexographic and digital printing presses 
• Experience operating and maintaining binding and finishing equipment including guillotine cutters, saddle stitchers, perfect binders and buckle folders.
• Experience operating package prototyping equipment such as cutting tables, laminators and roll fed print/cutters.
• Ability to operate, maintain and demonstrate equipment and facilities, including multi-colour offset, flexographic and digital printing presses, bindery and packaging equipment, related computers and software, and a variety of testing instrumentation. 
• Competency using computers (both Windows and Macintosh). 
• Demonstrated knowledge of delivering information to audiences of various skill levels and preparation of instructional materials (in a variety of formats) to help facilitate safe use of equipment.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication and presentation skills. 

Additional Information

• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University's sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
• Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.
• We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.