Digital Design Technician

Njoyn; Toronto; Presencial; CAD 61.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Toronto Public Library is seeking a Digital Conversion and Editorial Services Assistant to provide digital conversion, design and editorial support to library customers. The role includes graphic design duties, data entry and preparing documents for print or web.

Under supervision, you may assist with service development, staff training, and ensuring high customer satisfaction. 35 hours weekly; evenings and Saturdays required; eligibility for a Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

Formación

• Post-secondary diploma in computer imaging, graphic arts or web design or equivalent education and experience.
• Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and equity.
• Demonstrated experience with graphic design or a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience using relevant file formats, software and hardware.
• Demonstrated visual acuity and manual dexterity.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated research and writing skills.
• Experience in training customers on PC applications desirable.
• Ability to learn and apply computer-based production services.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpretation skills.
• Accuracy and speed in keyboarding.

Responsabilidades

• provides instruction and assistance to the public in the use of digital, preservation and web design software and equipment
• advises customers on technical requirements and design elements for creation of printed or electronic documents
• provides digital imaging and design services to the public (includes conversion: hard copy, film and slides, into suitable format, data entry, spell checking, basic editing, preparation of graphic elements and layout for presentation or publishing (print or web) or other purposes
• prepares documents using computerized text-editing systems
• provides assistance with the planning for service development and implementation
• assists with research on relevant software, equipment and related training
• assists with development of service guidelines, customer instruction tutorials, and promotional materials
• participates in the development of performance measures and evaluation of the service
• ensures high level of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service
• assists in the training of Library staff to provide digital conversion, design and editorial services
• other related duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Research and writing

Keyboarding accuracy

Attention to detail

Educación

Post-secondary diploma in graphic arts / web design / imaging

Descripción del empleo

Specific Position Information

The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

Hours per week and Schedule of Work

35 hours a week average. Evenings and Saturdays are required. Plus seven (7) variable hours.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the designated supervisor, is responsible for providing digital conversion, design and editorial services to the customers of the digital documentation service. Participates in the design and development of services.

Salary

$61,479.60 to $69,451.20

Duties

• provides instruction and assistance to the public in the use of digital, preservation and web design software and equipment
• advises customers on technical requirements and design elements for creation of printed or electronic documents
• provides digital imaging and design services to the public (includes conversion: hard copy, film and slides, into suitable format, data entry, spell checking, basic editing, preparation of graphic elements and layout for presentation or publishing (print or web) or other purposes
• prepares documents using computerized text-editing systems
• provides assistance with the planning for service development and implementation
• assists with research on relevant software, equipment and related training
• assists with development of service guidelines, customer instruction tutorials, and promotional materials
• participates in the development of performance measures and evaluation of the service
• ensures high level of customer satisfaction by providing excellent service
• assists in the training of Library staff to provide digital conversion, design and editorial services
• other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in computer imaging, graphic arts or web design or equivalent education and experience
• Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service
• Demonstrated experience with graphic design or a similar field
• Demonstrated experience in the use of relevant file formats, software and hardware
• Demonstrated visual acuity and manual dexterity
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated research and writing skills
• Experience in training customers on PC applications desirable
• Ability to learn and apply computer-based production services
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpretation skills
• Accuracy and speed in keyboarding

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ACCOMMODATION

We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs we ask that you email us at: [e-mail] and indicate the accommodation you would require and the date of the hiring event that you are attending and our team will do our best to assist.

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.