Prepress Technician

Overview Create value at TC Transcontinental. At TC Transcontinental, we've got it made, and that's because of the expertise of our team. We have been driving innovation since 1976. Founded 50 years ago and 4,000 employees strong, Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B), known under the TC Transcontinental brand, is a Canadian retail marketing services company, Canada's largest printer, and the Canadian leader in French-language educational publishing. Driven by the vision of a more informed, educated and prosperous society, TC Transcontinental propels its clients' success across the retail, education, book and information industries. With agility, creativity and boldness, we design and deliver innovative, high-value products and services. We are looking for a Prepress Technician to prepare, proof and deliver production-ready print files that support efficient press operations and ensure high-quality products for our customers. This position is currently open and reflects a new position created to support organizational growth. Responsibilities When your actions lead to success: Produce incoming page layout jobs for all customers. Complete customer revisions efficiently and within established timelines. Perform image editing, including close cropping and colour correction of customer-supplied images. Download, manage, and archive customer-supplied images and files. Flow images and copy into production templates and prepare customer products for press production, including zoning for provincial markets. Produce and distribute print-ready PDF files for internal and external customers, and post files through FTP sites for web distribution. Liaise with customer coordinators and other stakeholders to support information sharing and production requirements. Prioritize work according to production schedules and deadlines. Organize and set up production for the press, including outputting and handling press plates for punching and bending. Calculate plate usage based on customer requirements. Proof and verify work to customer and company quality standards. Operate and maintain digital printing, platesetting, processing, and bending equipment. Comply with all safety policies, procedures, and 5S workplace organization standards. Qualifications When your expertise drives us: Ability to work shift schedules, including afternoons, nights, and weekends. Highly detail-oriented with excellent math skills. Strong cognitive and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to work effectively under pressure. Excellent computer skills using both PC and Mac operating systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Strong communication skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Adaptable, with a willingness to learn new processes and technologies. Good mechanical aptitude is considered an asset. Previous experience in a Prepress or Digital Print environment is considered an asset. Understanding of offset printing, presses, related production processes, and colour management is considered an asset. When benefits really help you live better: We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive—at work and at home. Our offerings include: Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives and retirement savings plans with company match Customizable group benefits including health, dental, life, disability, and travel insurance Paid time off Employee perks such as discounts on insurance, wireless plans, travel, and more Career development opportunities A dynamic, inclusive work environment where your voice matters and your growth is supported EEO TC Transcontinental is committed to fair, transparent, and equitable hiring practices. We disclose that no artificial intelligence (AI) tools or automated decision-making systems are used in our recruitment or selection process. TC Transcontinental is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the jurisdictions where we operate. We are also committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and work environment—promoting dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all, including persons with disabilities. Accommodations, including alternative formats, will be made available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. For more information or to request an accommodation please contact [email protected]. Send us your application. Create something with TC Transcontinental.

The Prepress Technician is responsible for preparing, proofing, and delivering production-ready print files while managing image editing and colour correction tasks. They must also operate and maintain digital printing and platesetting equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Candidates should possess strong computer skills in both PC and Mac environments and have excellent math and problem-solving abilities. Previous experience in a prepress or digital print environment and an understanding of offset printing processes are considered assets.

• Competitive compensation • Performance-based incentives • Retirement savings plans • Company match • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Travel insurance • Paid time off • Employee perks • Career development opportunities

• Résolution de problèmesSouhaitée
• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée
• Microsoft WordSouhaitée
• Microsoft OutlookSouhaitée

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• Prepress
• Digital printing
• Page layout
• Image editing
• Colour correction
• PDF production
• Platesetting
• Mechanical aptitude
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• PC operating systems
• Mac operating systems
• Problem-solving
• Communication skills
• Detail-oriented
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Page Layout
• Time Off Management
• Willingness To Learn
• Artificial Intelligence
• Calculations
• Decision Making
• Color Correction
• Color Management
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Creativity
• Cropping
• Operating Systems
• Image Editing
• Digital Printing
• French Language
• Leadership
• Marketing
• Innovation
• Information Sharing
• Problem Solving
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Offset Printing
• Operations
• Personal Computers
• Production Process
• Punching (Metal Forming)
• Templates
• File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
• Detail Oriented

• Manufacturing
• Creative & Media
• Trades
• Prepress Technician
• Pre-Press Technician
• Pre-press Technicians
• Prepress Technicians and Workers

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

11 août 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine