Graphic Arts Technician - Communications and Community Relations- Mistissini
About the role
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING
Priority will be given to qualified Cree Beneficiaries
OPEN POSITION
Graphic Arts Technician
LOCATION OF WORK
Communications and Community Relations
Mistissini- Head Office
NATURE OF WORK
The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in developing and conducting technical work in the areas of applied and graphic arts.
CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS
The employee in this class of employment designs and carries out technical work, such as illustration, formatting, layout and artwork of school board publications; he or she determines the specifications and the printing methods, corrects proofs and monitors the printing quality.
He or she aids in the design of Web pages or other presentations on various computer mediums, using the appropriate software. If necessary, he or she takes digital photographs or scans documents, performs computer graphics retouching and creates sound files and animation.
He or she provides advice to the staff on the artistic component of the presentations and the choice of media and computer-based support.
He or she designs and produces layouts.
In his or her work, the employee ensures that copyright and licensing rights are respected.
He or she uses a computer and the necessary software to perform his or her duties related to desktop publishing, drawing, graphic design, computer graphics and multimedia presentation; conducts research on the Internet and may be required to assist a staff member with software specific to his or her work.
He or she may be required to train less experienced technicians as well as coordinate the work of support staff in performing duties related to the implementation of programs involving technical operations for which he or she is responsible.
If need be, he or she performs any other related duty.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Diploma of College Studies, or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority, in an appropriate specialty, notably:
- Graphic Design
- Visual or Fine Arts
- Visual Communications
Fluency in English.
Knowledge of Cree and French are an asset.
Demonstrable expertise of Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.).
Advanced knowledge of design principles including typography, colour, composition, layout, etc.
High understanding of production printing processes.
Familiarity with use of digital cameras and accessories to support projects is an asset.
Understanding of web design best practices and UI principals.
Understanding of the James Bay Cree Culture.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Regular full-time position
35 hours/week
Occasional traveling involved to different communities.
BEGINNING OF EMPLOYMENT
As soon as possible
About Cree School Board
The Cree School Board (CSB) provides pre-school, elementary and secondary education to the James Bay Cree youth and supports Cree adults in their pursuit of post-secondary education, continuing education and vocational training.
As an independent First Nation school board recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, it also develops programs and pedagogical materials in Cree, French and English following Quebec Education Program guidelines.
Graphic Arts Technician - Communications and Community Relations- Mistissini
About the role
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL POSTING
Priority will be given to qualified Cree Beneficiaries
OPEN POSITION
Graphic Arts Technician
LOCATION OF WORK
Communications and Community Relations
Mistissini- Head Office
NATURE OF WORK
The principal and customary work of an employee in this class of employment consists in developing and conducting technical work in the areas of applied and graphic arts.
CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS
The employee in this class of employment designs and carries out technical work, such as illustration, formatting, layout and artwork of school board publications; he or she determines the specifications and the printing methods, corrects proofs and monitors the printing quality.
He or she aids in the design of Web pages or other presentations on various computer mediums, using the appropriate software. If necessary, he or she takes digital photographs or scans documents, performs computer graphics retouching and creates sound files and animation.
He or she provides advice to the staff on the artistic component of the presentations and the choice of media and computer-based support.
He or she designs and produces layouts.
In his or her work, the employee ensures that copyright and licensing rights are respected.
He or she uses a computer and the necessary software to perform his or her duties related to desktop publishing, drawing, graphic design, computer graphics and multimedia presentation; conducts research on the Internet and may be required to assist a staff member with software specific to his or her work.
He or she may be required to train less experienced technicians as well as coordinate the work of support staff in performing duties related to the implementation of programs involving technical operations for which he or she is responsible.
If need be, he or she performs any other related duty.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
A Diploma of College Studies, or an attestation of studies recognized as equivalent by the competent authority, in an appropriate specialty, notably:
- Graphic Design
- Visual or Fine Arts
- Visual Communications
Fluency in English.
Knowledge of Cree and French are an asset.
Demonstrable expertise of Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects.).
Advanced knowledge of design principles including typography, colour, composition, layout, etc.
High understanding of production printing processes.
Familiarity with use of digital cameras and accessories to support projects is an asset.
Understanding of web design best practices and UI principals.
Understanding of the James Bay Cree Culture.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Regular full-time position
35 hours/week
Occasional traveling involved to different communities.
BEGINNING OF EMPLOYMENT
As soon as possible
About Cree School Board
The Cree School Board (CSB) provides pre-school, elementary and secondary education to the James Bay Cree youth and supports Cree adults in their pursuit of post-secondary education, continuing education and vocational training.
As an independent First Nation school board recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport, it also develops programs and pedagogical materials in Cree, French and English following Quebec Education Program guidelines.