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Desktop Publisher/Graphic Designer

IL2 Illustrator 2

Term/full-time

Up to April 26, 2024

Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning

Business Support Services, Corporate Services

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 41264

Salary(s): IL2 $49,004.00 - $58,460.00 per year

Closing Date: June 9, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and may remain in effect for 12 months. If established, the eligibility list may be used to appoint successful candidate(s) to current and future regular, term or acting status opportunities.

The Department of Education & Early Childhood Learning is seeking two highly skilled and motivated individuals to fill two term Desktop Publisher/Graphic Designer positions within the Business Support Services Branch of the Corporate Services Division.
The Manitoba Government has a comprehensive benefit package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family related leave, and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers).

To be considered for this competition, you must submit an application form, resume and cover letter. Complete the application form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services under “Apply to” to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely only on information provided in this form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS APPLICATION FORM

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Extensive experience in desktop publishing using advanced functions of Microsoft Word in a Windows environment.
• Extensive experience in desktop publishing using Adobe InDesign in a Windows environment.
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat Professional.
• Experience formatting and/or designing complex documents.
• Experience proofreading documents with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effective organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience working with confidential information to manage controversial and politically sensitive situations.
• Proficiency in other Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Access) or similar software/database applications.

• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in French.

Duties:
Reporting to the Coordinator of the Information & Web Services Unit, the Desktop Publisher/Graphic Designer uses advanced functions of desktop publishing and graphic design software programs, combined with creativity, artistic ability, and graphic design knowledge, to desktop publish complex and high-profile print and electronic materials such as assessment and curriculum support documents, posters, newsletters, and brochures for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Learning. The incumbent provides technical support to colleagues throughout the department.

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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