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14112.01 – Desktop publishing operators

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

Overview

Example job titles

  • Desktop compositor
  • Desktop publishing (DTP) operator
  • Photocompositor

Core competencies

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving to analyze design specifications, determine the sequence of operations and develop efficient workflows that optimize layout processes and meet production deadlines
  • Troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve technical issues, such as file conversion errors or colour inconsistencies
  • Colour Perception to ensure colours used in print materials are accurate and visually appealing
  • Information Ordering to follow structured workflows for layout production, including importing content, applying styles, arranging visual elements and performing compliance checks to accurately reflect designer specifications
  • Attention to Detail to review preliminary and final proofs, verify placement of text and graphics and confirm colour and formatting accuracy before approving print-ready materials
  • Knowledge in Clerical to understand how to manage administrative tasks related to desktop publishing, such as handling correspondence, organizing files and managing project documentation

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Progression to supervisory positions is possible through experience.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

1 – Business, finance and administration occupations

TEER

4 – Occupations usually require a secondary school diploma; or several weeks of on-the-job training

Major group

14 – Administrative and financial support and supply chain logistics occupations

Sub-major group

141 – Office, court, and data support occupations

Minor group

1411 – Survey, statistical and data entry occupations

Unit group

14112 – Desktop publishing operators and related occupations

Occupational profile

14112.01 – Desktop publishing operators

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