Publishing Systems Technician

Closing Date: November 30, 2022 at 4:30 PM We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Full-Time Continuing Fredericton On-Campus

Standard Work Hours:

Mon – Fri 8:15 am – 4:30 pm 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range:

$40,431.00 – $50,545.00 per annum

Why Choose UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, minimum three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

YOUR FOCUS:

Reporting to the Director, Digital Research & Scholarship, the Publishing Systems Technician works with the Publishing Services Coordinator and other staff of the Centre for Digital Scholarship (CDS), its clients, and its partners to format, mark-up, design, and publish scholarly content through a variety of digital platforms.

• Act as technical lead across CDS Publishing Services’ myriad systems.
• Provide expertise in complex content-delivery and digital-publishing software and related authoring/formatting tools.
• Develop and improve workflows and procedures for working with content (e.g., creating and utilizing templates).
• Format, mark-up (XML, HTML), proofread and design scholarly content.
• Transform incoming files from a variety of origins into appropriate, standardized formats.
• Provide layout and design expertise.
• Assist the Publishing Services Coordinator with project development.
• Advise faculty, graduate students, and other clients on formatting needs and best practices for digital publication.
• Train others in processes and platforms, both internally and externally. Troubleshoot technical and formatting issues.
• Receive and manage the deposit of electronic theses and dissertations in UNB Scholar.
• Maintain UNB Libraries’ Theses & Dissertations resource pages.
• Develop and deliver seminars, workshops, and video presentations to support the ETD program.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• University degree with at least two years of relevant experience (IT – or other tech-related support, content management), preferably in an academic environment.

Additional Strengths

• Experience with a variety of computer programs, including but not limited to Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Oxygen and Atom editors, Gemini, lnFix, etc.
• Technical expertise in formatting, marking up, and managing content across several platforms and utilizing specialized equipment.
• Attention to detail, excellent skills in communication and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Understanding of academic context and the publishing needs that arise therein.

WHO WE ARE:

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi’kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.