Supervisors, printing and related occupations
Supervisors of printing and related occupations supervise and coordinate the activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders, process film, print text and illustrations on paper, metal and other material, and bind and finish printed products.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 2
Skill Level
MB, QC, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities of workers who produce camera work and printing plates and cylinders; process film; and print, bind and finish books, newspapers, business forms and other printed products
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and coordinate work activities with other departments
- Review and approve all job proofs or samples in order to ensure quality of work meets client specifications
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
- Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policies
- Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
- Prepare production and other reports
- May set up machines or equipment.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkCompletion of a college program in graphic arts technology may be required.
- checkSeveral years of experience in the work area supervised is usually required.
- checkProvincial trade certification may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Market Outlook by Province
Manitoba
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, printing and related occupations (NOC 72022) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, printing and related occupations in Manitoba: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Supervisors, printing and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 84%Food and beverage stores (NAICS 445): 11%Other retail stores (NAICS 44-45, except 445): 6% 83% of supervisors, printing and related occupations work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% 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.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 53% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 47% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 47% compared to 31% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 21% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Good for supervisors, printing and related occupations (NOC 72022) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, printing and related occupations in Quebec: Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Supervisors, printing and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 80%Paper manufacturing (NAICS 322): 6% 71% of supervisors, printing and related occupations work all year, while 28% 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 46 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.6% of supervisors, printing 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: 62% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 38% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 30% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 23% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: less than 5% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for supervisors, printing and related occupations (NOC 72022) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about supervisors, printing and related occupations in British Columbia: Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Supervisors, printing and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Printing and related support activities (NAICS 323): 79%Information and cultural industries (NAICS 51): 13%Other professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 5414, 5416-5419): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 94% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 6% compared to 22% for all occupations79% of supervisors, printing and related occupations work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 44 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.6% of supervisors, printing and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 74% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 26% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 9% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 34% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 20% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 20% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations
Moderate
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 2 occupations require college education or apprenticeship training and qualify for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
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Management of Personnel Resources
to effectively manage teams involved in camera work, plate production, printing or binding, assigning tasks according to skills and deadlines
Time Management
to meet strict printing deadlines by overseeing the efficient use of equipment, optimizing production schedules and minimizing turnaround times for printed products
Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity
to effectively communicate technical printing instructions, provide feedback and address issues with workers
Problem Identification and Deductive Reasoning
to identify issues and assess the root causes, including equipment malfunctions, quality defects, or scheduling conflicts
Attention to Detail
to meticulously inspect printed products for defects, ensure colour consistency and verify specifications are met
Knowledge in Business Management
to understand business management, focused on coordinating small teams, monitoring workflow and adherence to schedules and quality standards in the printing industry
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