Printing and Related Workers Supervisors

(NOC 7303)

in All Trades and Transportation

These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders, process film, print text and images on paper, metal and other material, and bind and finish printed products. They work for companies that specialize in commercial printing or one of its components like binding or colour reproduction, in combined printing and publishing companies like newspapers and magazines, and in various organizations in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.

Job Outlook

Undetermined

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  • Estimate change in employment not available for this occupation.
  • Estimate 0 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate rate of unemployment not available for this occupation.

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

  • Estimate 4040 employment change, 2021-2023
  • Estimate 8425 openings due to growth and retirements, 2021-2023
  • Estimate rate of unemployment not available for these occupation.

Hourly Pay

N/A

Minimum

N/A

Median

N/A

Maximum

Annual Pay

N/A

Minimum

N/A

Median

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Maximum

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

Hourly Pay

$15.00

Minimum

$24.00

Median

$37.00

Maximum

Annual Pay

$7,580

Minimum

$37,269

Median

$79,787

Maximum

About the job

Nature of work

These supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders, process film, print text and images on paper, metal and other material, and bind and finish printed products. They work for companies that specialize in commercial printing or one of its components like binding or colour reproduction, in combined printing and publishing companies like newspapers and magazines, and in various organizations in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.

Job duties

Contractors and supervisors in this group:

  • Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of workers.
  • Create ways to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments.
  • Review and approve all job proofs or samples to make sure the quality of work meets client requirements.
  • Request materials and supplies.
  • Solve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend ways to improve productivity and product quality.
  • Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies.
  • Recommend staffing actions like hiring and promotions.
  • Prepare production and other reports.
  • May set up machines or equipment.

Sample job titles

  • bindery foreperson
  • bindery supervisor
  • composing room supervisor
  • film processing supervisor
  • finishing supervisor
  • photographic and film processing supervisor
  • platemaking supervisor
  • prepress supervisor
  • pressroom supervisor

Skills

  • Leadership and effective spoken and written communication skills are needed, and you must be able to work well with a variety of people. You must be responsible and well organized and be able to prepare cost estimates, maintain production schedules, supervise staff, and able to work as part of a team. You should also be prepared to keep up with new techniques, equipment, and materials. Physical stamina, alertness and good motor skills are necessary.

Job requirements

  • High school is usually required.
  • A college program in graphic arts technology may be required.
  • Several years of experience in the work area supervised is usually required.
  • Provincial trade certification may be required for some jobs in this group.

Other considerations

  • Movement to management positions like department, production or plant manager is possible with experience.

By the numbers

Quick look

< 50

employed in 2016

100.0%

employed full-time

40.0%

self employed

0.0%
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100%
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46.2

median age

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

57,925

employed in 2016

85.9%

employed full-time

11.8%

self employed

5.3%
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94.7%
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46.8

median age

Where will I likely work?

66.7%

North Shore

N/A
33.3%

Halifax

N/A

Compared to: All NS Occupations

47.0%

Halifax

15.6%

North Shore

12.9%

Annapolis Valley

12.7%

Cape Breton

11.8%

Southern

Top Industries of Employment

100.0%

Manufacturing

What is the age of Employment?

33.0%

55-64

33.0%

35-44

33.0%

45-54

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

24.4%

45-54

22.1%

55-64

17.7%

35-44

17.7%

25-34

10.9%

15-24

Top levels of education

40.0%

Trade Certification

N/A

Compared to: All Trades and Transportation

29.2%

Trade Certification

$46,494 median annual income
25.5%

High school

$31,260 median annual income
22.3%

College Diploma

$42,050 median annual income
18.7%

Less than high school

$28,319 median annual income
2.8%

Bachelor

$30,527 median annual income

Education & training

High School Diploma or Equivalent

High School Program

Adults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.

Institutions providing this program

Universite Sainte-Anne

Pointe-de-l'Église, NS

Nova Scotia Community College

Various, NS

Adult High Schools

Various, NS

Community Learning Organizations

Various, NS

Employment requirements & contacts

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Additional resources

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