NOC 14112 · TEER Level 4

Desktop publishing operators

Desktop publishing operators operate desktop publishing software and equipment to design, lay out and produce copy ready to be print.

Also known as:desktop compositordesktop publishing (DTP) operatordesktop publishing (DTP) specialistnewspaper page assemblerphotocompositorphototypesetterAdvertising AssociateCompositorComputer CompositorComputer PublisherComputer TypesetterDesign EditorDesktop OperatorDesktop Publisher
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Market Demand

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TEER 4

Skill Level

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ON, QC, NS

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What They Do

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

Qualifications

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

Market Outlook by Province

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Ontario

The employment outlook will be Limited for desktop publishing operators and related occupations (NOC 14112) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about desktop publishing operators and related occupations in Ontario: Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Desktop publishing operators and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 17%Monetary Authorities - central bank and securities, commodity contracts and other intermediation and related activities (NAICS 521, 522, 523): 14%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 13%Management and administrative services (NAICS 55, 56): 10%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 9% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 90% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 10% compared to 19% for all occupations73% of desktop publishing operators and related occupations work all year, while 27% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.12% of desktop publishing operators and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 57% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 42% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 5% compared to 9% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 24% compared to 25% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 28% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 31% compared to 24% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations

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Outlook

QC

Quebec

The employment outlook will be Limited for desktop publishing operators and related occupations (NOC 14112) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are several unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about desktop publishing operators and related occupations in Quebec: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Desktop publishing operators and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 43%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 14%Computer systems design services (NAICS 5415): 8%Plastics and rubber products manufacturing (NAICS 326): 8%Repair and maintenance (NAICS 811): 7% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 88% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 12% compared to 18% for all occupations63% of desktop publishing operators and related occupations work all year, while 37% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.16% of desktop publishing operators and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 53% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 47% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 19% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 27% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations

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Outlook

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TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.

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