14112 - Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations

Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations are in high demand throughout Canada’s Publishing and Printing sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Many job opportunities for Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations in Canada will be available.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations that can range from $28,900 to $68,300 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including firms specializing in typesetting, commercial printing companies, publishing & printing companies, and various establishments in the public & private sectors with in-house printing departments. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations in Canada.

Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Braille keyboard operator - typesetting
• Compositor - typesetting
• Computer typesetter
• Copy marker - typesetting
• Desktop compositor
• Desktop publishing (DTP) operator
• Input operator - typesetting
• Markup person - typesetting
• Output operator - typesetting
• Photocomposition typesetter
• Photocompositor
• Phototypesetting machine operator
• Typographer
• Terminal operator

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Desktop Publishing Operators

• Operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, layout, and produce camera-ready copy and may perform pre-flight operator duties.
• Mark copy with computer codes and typographic instructions before it is typeset.

Typesetting Input and Output Operators

• Input copy, codes, or commands and subsequent corrections into typesetting devices or systems.
• Operate media conversion equipment to process and format copy transmitted through telecommunications.
• Operate and tend typesetting output devices, load, and process photosensitive material, and perform routine maintenance.

Employment Requirements

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Completion of a college program in graphic arts, or other training in typography, computer typesetting, or desktop publishing, is usually required.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 14112

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Desktop Publishing Operators and Related Occupations are expected to total 2,300, while 1,300 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Desktop Publishing Operator and Related Occupation Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 14112.