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Apply By: Thursday, September 3, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Production Printer

Job ID:

248354

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ontario Provincial Police

Division:

Fleet, Supply & Weapons Services Bureau

City:

Orillia

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

C0088 - Printer

Salary:

$1,048.18 - $1,194.80 Per week

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Bureau Commander of Fleet, Supply and Weapon Services Bureau (FSWSB) are seeking a qualified individual to join our team. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will be responsible for preparing print files, operating digital printing and finishing equipment, troubleshooting production issues, and delivering high-quality printed materials while meeting service commitments and deadlines.

**This role requires the successful candidate to be physically present at the OPP General Headquarters Monday through Friday. **

This EOI is for a 6-month temporary opportunity with the possibility of extension. The results of this competition will be used to fill future temporary and permanent opportunities with qualified eligible candidates within the unit during the next 12 months following the competition closing. Prior to submitting your resume/covering letter, please notify your manager of your intentions to apply to this competition. Regular employees are required to have manager approval to participate and to accept a temporary assignment. If a regular member is the successful candidate, they would return to their home position at the conclusion of the temporary opportunity. Only business-related expenses will be provided. There are no provisions for relocation, accommodation or travel (including meals or vehicles) for this position. Exact dates are to be determined.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 6,400 uniformed officers, 2,900 civilian employees and 530 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.
The Fleet, Supply and Weapons Services Bureau's (FSWSB) broad scope of business impacts every member of the OPP. With few exceptions, all fleet assets, weapons, uniforms, and related equipment used across the organization are procured, managed, and distributed through FSWSB. Print Services provides specialized support by delivering printing, duplicating, binding, laminating, and scanning services that help meet operational and administrative needs across the province.

Working largely behind the scenes, FSWSB members deliver expertise in strategic planning, purchasing, fleet and equipment management, vehicle services, and garage operations, helping to ensure the OPP remains equipped, operational, and ready to serve. Through their professionalism, innovation, adaptability, and dedication, FSWSB members make a significant contribution to the success of the organization every day.
The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

• Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
• Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
• Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

About the job

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Prepare, review, and process electronic print files for production using Adobe Creative Suite, Fiery, Microsoft Office, and related software.
• Perform digital prepress functions, including file setup, colour management, proofing, imposition, and quality control.
• Operate digital presses, cutting, punching, drilling, laminating, binding, and finishing equipment.
• Consult with clients to clarify requirements, provide recommendations, and communicate timelines and job status updates.
• Package, label, and prepare printed materials for distribution and delivery.
• Monitor inventory levels and order consumable supplies and service requirements through supplier portals.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot production equipment issues.
• Provide support and backup coverage for the Production Printer & Designer when required.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• Ability to pass OPP background security investigation.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Print Production & Technical Expertise

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of digital printing processes, file preparation, colour management, and print finishing techniques.
• Operates and maintains high-speed digital presses and bindery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understands print specifications including bleeds, margins, pagination, imposition, paper stocks, and finishing requirements.
• Applies quality control standards to ensure accurate, professional, and high-quality print output.

Attention to Detail & Quality Assurance

• Reviews files and production requirements thoroughly to identify and correct errors before printing.
• Ensures accuracy of formatting, colour consistency, image quality, and final product specifications.
• Maintains a high level of precision while working with multiple projects, deadlines, and changing priorities.
• Produces work that consistently meets organizational standards and client expectations.

Customer Service & Communication

• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Communicates clearly and professionally when discussing project requirements, timelines, costs, and production challenges.
• Provides recommendations and cost-effective solutions to meet client needs.
• Responds effectively to inquiries while managing expectations and service commitments.

Problem Solving & Initiative

• Identifies production, equipment, and workflow issues and implements practical solutions.
• Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and coordinates service when required.
• Prioritizes competing requests and adapts quickly to changing operational demands.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, accountability, and initiative while working independently or as part of a team.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Thursday, September 3, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent - Full Time, 777 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)

Compensation group:

Ontario Provincial Police Association Civilians

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Maintenance and Trades

Posted on:

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Note:

• About security checks:
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

How to apply:

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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