Printing System Operator

Update: AMENDEMENT:

Please note that the closing date of this selection process has been amended and will be now closing on FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Duties

Duties:
Under the supervision of the printing centre manager:
• Searches for and transfers electronic files from shared drives to digital printers. The digital printers are highspeed black and white, full colour, wide format printer (up to 42 inches).
• Scans camera ready pages /images into digital printers
• Customizes print jobs.
• Variable data processes through SmartPDF Printware
• Sets up and operates digital printers, reprographic systems and auxiliary equipment for binder tape, cover insertions, chapter starts, impositions, inserts and shifts.
• Ensures quality control of the work and compliance with clients' requirements.
• Performs finishing functions such as cerlox, spiral punching, adjustable spiral loading, paper drill, laminators, shrink wrap, paper banding machine, stitcher, stapler, programmable folder, folders, pressure stacker, programmable knife (up to 23 inches), programmable saddle stitcher, loading wide format, dry mounting, framing, scoring.
• Performs daily and weekly maintenance functions on equipment and places service calls of machine malfunctions for all printing and finishing equipment.

Intent of the process

Intent of the process
The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates . This selection process may be used to staff other identical or similar positions within Statistics Canada with various language requirements and various security requirements. These positions may be staffed on an indeterminate or temporary basis/term, acting, assignment, or secondment basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 999 words (maximum)

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education
Successful completion of secondary school education according to provincial standards or approved alternative

Degree equivalency

Experience

Recent experience (within the last 5 years) in the operation of DocuSp series or DocuDT series (Document Printing System 61xx series
Experience in one of the following 3
Experience of Xerox Digipath and/or FreeFlow Document Makeready
Experience with production colour printer similar to the Ricoh 901s
Experience on finishing equipment with saddle stitcher, folder, cerlox / spiral, etc

Knowledge

K1. Knowledge of electronic duplicating systems
K2. Knowledge of components stated in printing requisitions
K3 .Knowledge of material utilized in printing environment
K4. Knowledge of bindery operations

Competencies
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Abilities

A1. Ability to operate duplication/printing systems effectively.
A2. Ability to coordinate the production with other operators.
A3. Ability to analyze daily/weekly schedules,
A4. Ability to plan workload
A5. Ability to solve job related problems effectively

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English or French

Information on language requirements

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Certified Xerox-Digipath Operator

Assets
• Experience in client service orientation.
• Experience in general office practices.
• Experience using computer programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience working in a mail distribution centre.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Other information (notes)
• A practical exam will be administered.
• An interview will be administered
• References will be checked

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.