14112

Desktop publishing operators and related occupations

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

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

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

Desktop publishing operators and workers in related occupations use computers to enter copy into a typesetting system or operate typesetting output equipment to produce text that is ready to print. They are employed by firms that specialize in typesetting, commercial printing companies, publishing and printing companies and various establishments in the public and private sectors that have in-house printing departments.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Desktop publishing operators
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
Typesetting input and output operators
Input copy, codes or commands and subsequent corrections into typesetting device or system
Operate media conversion equipment to process and format copy transmitted through telecommunications
Operate and tend typesetting output devices, load and process photosensitive material and perform routine maintenance.

Example job titles

•braille keyboard operator - typesetting
•compositor - typesetting
•computer typesetter
•copy marker - typesetting
•desktop compositor
•desktop publishing (DTP) operator
•input operator - typesetting
•markup person - typesetting

Overview

Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021, desktop publishing operators and related occupations are classified under NOC code 14112. These TEER 4 professionals utilize specialized computer software to format, arrange, and integrate text, numerical data, illustrations, and visual images into publication-ready page layouts. Common employers include commercial printing firms, publishing companies, advertising agencies, graphic design studios, and in-house communications departments across both the public and private sectors.

To work in Canada under NOC 14112, candidates typically require completion of secondary school, along with college courses or training in desktop publishing, graphic arts, or a related field. As a TEER 4 occupation, foreign nationals aiming to immigrate to Canada under this code may qualify for specific pathways, such as the Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) aligned with entry-level or semi-skilled occupations, the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), or specific provincial streams targeted at meeting regional labor demands.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal immigration advice. Please consult with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a regulated Canadian immigration consultant for official legal guidance.

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