72022

Supervisors, printing and related occupations

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Trades, transport & equipment operators

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Definition

Supervisors of workers in 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. They are employed by companies that specialize in commercial printing or one of its components, such as binding or colour reproduction, in combined printing and publishing companies, such as newspapers and magazines, and in various establishments in both the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.

Example job titles

•bindery foreman/woman - printing
•bindery supervisor - printing
•composing room supervisor - printing
•film processing supervisor
•finishing supervisor - printing
•photographic and film processing foreman/woman
•platemaking supervisor - printing
•prepress supervisor - printing

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, NOC 72022 covers Supervisors, printing and related occupations. This TEER 2 occupation includes professionals who supervise and coordinate the activities of workers operating printing presses, prepress equipment, and bindery systems. These supervisors are employed by commercial printing companies, book and magazine publishers, packaging manufacturers, and private or public sector firms with in-house printing capabilities.

Key duties for NOC 72022 involve scheduling and coordinating production activities, resolving work-related issues, training new staff, and ensuring safety procedures and quality standards are strictly met. Candidates typically require completion of secondary school, several years of experience as a qualified printer, prepress, or binding worker, and sometimes specialized post-secondary training in printing technology.

Because NOC 72022 is categorized as TEER 2, skilled workers in this occupation may be eligible for Canadian immigration programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry), Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), and other regional streams. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official guidelines, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated immigration professional.

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.