Manager, Printing Services

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We are committed to hiring and promoting a skilled and diversified workforce representative of the population it serves. In order to achieve this representative workforce, preference may be given to candidates who, at the time of application, indicate that they are belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups (self-declaration): Indigenous peoples, Women, Visible Minorities and Persons with Disabilities.

Duties

As a Manager, some of your key duties will include:

- Plan, coordinate and authorize printing, and act as a technical authority representative for the printing of a wide range of material requested by Statistics Canada’s (STC) clients via commercial suppliers and STC Printing Centre Services.

- Manage the development of standards, guidelines and procedures for all printing inquiries.

- Formulate and recommend innovative printing and provide support to printing procurement strategies, approaches, methodologies, processes, software and procedures to meet STC production needs.

- Provide consultative services and advice on technically complex printing, printing procurement needs as well as requirements and best practices.

- Plan, interpret, analyze, estimate and write statement of work with detailed printing specifications for a wide range of products.

- Monitor and ensure production schedules are maintained and review completed to perform quality control to ensure adherence to specifications.

- Responsible for the sectional operating budget, equipment purchasing, leasing, service & maintenance requirements, asset management and supplies.

-Manage on-site operational team and provide day-to-day support to resources providing these services.

Work environment

Statistics Canada is a world-renowned leader in its domain, and its employees are proud to fulfill its mission: to serve Canada with high-quality statistical information that matters.

Statistics Canada was a winner of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers Award for 2021 and is one of the Canada’s Top Employers for Young Professionals. We want to help Canadians better understand their country, so they can make more thoughtful decisions. Be part of this mission by applying for this position! We support talent. Let your talents and interests shine and come discover new ones. If you are looking for a place to build a career, you’ve found it!

Please note that the position to be staffed will require employees to work on-site.

Intent of the process

The immediate intent of the process is to staff one (1) position.

However, a pool of partially qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar position with various tenures, security requirements and linguistic profiles, across Statistics Canada, upon approval from the Operations and Integration Division.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

Application will only be accepted online.

Here is a suggestion to help you explain your examples, please ensure you provide concrete examples and dates:

S = what was the situation or context?
T = what were your tasks or responsibilities?
A = what actions did you take?
R = what was the result of your actions?

Education:

Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work or a law-related field.

“Social Science” includes economics, political science, sociology, anthropology, history, psychology, geography, criminology, and other disciplines associated with social science. “Library/archival work” includes gallery and museum functions.

Or

Acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience that is comparable to the minimum education stated above

Degree equivalency

Experience:

EXP1. *Significant experience working in a printing production environment

*Significant is defined as having approximately 3 years of experience in a printing production environment

EXP2. Experience in supervision in an operational environment.

EXP3. *Recent experience liaising with all parties involved in the methods and techniques of the printing industry including Offset or Digital.

*Recent is defined as having performed the duties within the last 5 years

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

AEXP1. Experience working with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office software package, PrePress software and Administrative Print Management System.

AEXP2. Experience in managing and negotiating contracts.

AEXP3. Experience working in a Distribution Centre environment

AEXP4. Experience in the reporting of administrative documents, such as invoicing

AEXP5. Experience in the development of employee performance reports.

AEXP6. Experience applying methods and procedures involved in the purchasing of supplies and equipment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative CBC
Bilingual Non-Imperative CBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:

K1. Knowledge of specialized digital printing, offset printing, bindery options and printing elements i.e. finishing, colour, paper, etc.

K2. Knowledge of cost estimate procedures related to printing services

Core Competencies:

C1. Demonstrating integrity and respect
C2. Thinking things through
C3. Working effectively with others
C4. Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Abilities:

A1. Ability to supervise

A2. Ability to plan and coordinate workload

A3. Ability to formulate recommendations and strategies related to printing services to Senior Management

A4. Ability to communicate effectively orally

A5. Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal suitability:

PS1. Judgment
PS2. Reliability

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:

- Personal Protective Equipment
- Lifting (CCOHS recommended weight limit close to 23kg (51 lbs)
- Must be available to work overtime when needed

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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