Print Operations Lead: Campus Fleet & Projects

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Health and dental plans

Health spending account

Employee and family assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeks an Operations Supervisor for Printing Services. You will oversee daily print operations, coordinate projects, and support the production team across campus.

Reporting to the Manager, Printing Services, you will manage vendor relationships, procurement, and safety while mentoring staff and helping recruit. This in-person role supports high-volume print production with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Two-year college program plus a minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a print production environment
• Extensive knowledge of digital printing, offset printing, prepress, finishing methods, print production workflows, and cost estimating
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, staff training, and safety instruction in the operation of print production and finishing equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database applications

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily printing operations by prioritizing print orders, allocating staff and equipment resources, and ensuring projects are completed accurately and on schedule
• Manage outsourced print projects, including obtaining vendor quotations, submitting purchase requisitions, and coordinating with vendors for production and delivery
• Oversee the fleet of multifunction devices across campus by coordinating installations, relocations, upgrades, maintenance, and vendor support to maximize equipment performance
• Procure paper, supplies, and printing-related equipment, monitor inventory levels, and administer purchasing activities in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Provide production support during peak periods by operating finishing equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring safe and efficient production workflows
• Support staff training, onboarding, and workflow coordination, while assisting with recruitment activities and escalating performance or operational issues as appropriate

Skills

Supervisory experience

Print production knowledge

Organizational skills

Staff training & safety

MS Office proficiency

Education

Two-year college program in related field

Tools

Database applications

Job description

Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, seeks an Operations Supervisor for Printing Services. You will oversee daily print operations, coordinate projects, and support the production team across campus.

Reporting to the Manager, Printing Services, you will manage vendor relationships, procurement, and safety while mentoring staff and helping recruit. This in-person role supports high-volume print production with a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.