About SJC Print:

SJC’s Print Division in Concord is one of Canada’s largest commercial printers, specializing in high-volume production of magazines, flyers, and catalogues. With deep roots in print, the division supports major brands through a full suite of services including direct mail, data management, warehousing, and fulfillment — all delivered with a strong focus on quality and operational excellence

Scope/ Overview of Position:

Responsible for the preflighting, trapping, proofing and workflow of jobs through the CTP platemaking process.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Receives files from disk, FTP or email
• Copies files over a network
• Checks file specifications, preflights and troubleshoots
• Opens files in QuarkXPress, InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Writes pages to PDF
• Corrects file errors
• Able to make extensive changes to customer files including colour retouching
• Process PDF files through Prinergy workflow
• Impose press impositions using Preps Software
• Feeding, bundling and facilitating the overall platemaking process which includes some physical demand
• Ensure that all ISO policies and procedures are adhered to
• When required submit amendments to ISO procedures for approval
• Follow all safety standards, ISO and housekeeping at all times;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Technology.

Qualifications, Education and Experience Required:

• Post secondary diploma in Graphics Arts or similar program/ discipline
• Minimum two years working experience in a Prepress Department

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of MAC, PC, and Windows Platforms
• Experience with FTP Transfer software and email
• Advanced knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and QuarkXPress
• Advanced knowledge of Prinergy workflow and software
• Intermediate knowledge of digital color proofing
• Advanced knowledge of Preps and Creo VPS software
• Basic knowledge of Internet and network
• Must be detail oriented and able to work well with others

COMPANY-SPONSORED TRAINING:

• Associate Health & Safety Overview
• Bill 168 Awareness
• Emergency Evacuation Procedure
• Hazard Recognition/Reporting
• Lock-Out/Tag-Out Overview
• New Employee HSE Orientation
• New Employee Human Resources Orientation
• Job Specific Orientation
• PPE - Use and Maintenance
• Spills Response Training - General Overview
• Workplace Hazardous Material Information Systems (WHMIS)
• ISO Awareness Training
• Pre-use Inspection

SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality, and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference for people and our planet.

SJC Perks

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers
• Safety Show Allowance (yearly)

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal-opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.