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Online & Bibliographic Information Manager
Firefly Books Ltd.
Location: Richmond Hill
Deadline for applicants: 15 June, 2008
Date posted: May. 15, 2008
Job description: Firefly Books is a leading trade publisher and distributor of adult and children’s non-fiction.
We are looking for someone with the following experience and skills to join our team in Richmond Hill:
- Experience in book publishing and marketing, particularly working with on-line retailers
- Superior knowledge of and facility working with databases and export file formats
- Good knowledge of the Windows operating system and environment
- Good knowledge of the ONIX XML file structure
- Good knowledge of digital imagery and PhotoShop
- General knowledge of XML and understanding of validation, well formedness, and character encoding
- Experience in writing book descriptions
- Ability to format text using basic HTML
- Ability to work independently, set priorities and solve problems with minimal input
- Monitors trends and implements new standards for data exchange in advance of the industry
Helpful additional skills:
- Knowledge of MS-Access, some programming knowledge, in particular XSLT transformation and SQL
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional
We offer a friendly, informal work atmosphere and competitive compensation.
Please apply in writing by email or fax to:
Leon Gouzoules, Vice President,
Firefly Books Ltd.
email: job@fireflybooks.com
fax: 416-499-1142
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.
Managing Editor
Annick Press Ltd.
Location: Toronto, ON
Date posted: May. 15, 2008
Job description: Annick Press requires a dynamic, well-organized person with a commitment to quality children's literature to take on the duties of "Managing Editor".
A summary of responsibilities includes:
1) Project Planning and Management.
Schedule and track projects by publishing season.
Liaison daily with Production and other departments.
Maintain Title Information sheets.
Liaison with Annick's Vancouver office.
Liaison with our distributor.
2) Catalogue coordination.
Including reviewing proofs.
Copy writing an asset.
3) Assist with book development.
Take part in discussions on book statistics, including price and format.
4) Co-ordination with editorial.
Assist editorial with page proofs and printer's proofs.
Oversee the scheduling and coordination of feedback from artists, editors, designers and illustrators.
Applicants should have experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Access.
The position commences August 5th. 2008
We are located in north Toronto (several blocks north of the Finch Subway station)
If you are interested in this position, please forward a copy of your resume to:
Director,
Annick Press Ltd.
15 Patricia Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
M2M 1H9
Fax: 416 221-8400
email: annickpress@annickpress.com
Part-time Editorial Assistant
Canadian Tax Foundation
Location: 595 Bay Street, Suite 1200
Deadline for applicants: 31 May 2008
Date posted: Apr. 24, 2008
Job description: The Canadian Tax Foundation, an independent non-profit tax research organization, provides both the taxpaying public and the governments of Canada with expert, impartial research into current problems of taxation and finance. The Foundation's extensive publications program includes the Canadian Tax Journal, treatises, monographs, textbooks, conference proceedings, and newsletters.
The Foundation's Toronto office has an opening in its editorial department for a part-time editorial assistant, reporting to the managing editor. The Foundation offers a congenial environment and flexible working hours.
The editorial assistant will be responsible for a variety of editorial tasks, including
• developing and maintaining publication schedules;
• managing and recording the movement of various stages of proof and files to and from the Foundation;
• communicating with authors, typesetters, freelance editors, and printers as necessary;
• working with other departments at the Foundation to coordinate delivery of electronic and print publications as required; and
• assisting the managing editor as required.
Experience in proofreading legal or scholarly material is an asset. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is essential.
The successful candidate will have two to five years' experience in legal or scholarly publishing. He or she should be knowledgeable about all aspects of print and electronic book and journal production, from manuscript to finished book; possess excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills; be able to multi-task and move between simultaneous projects; and work with minimal supervision after completion of a training period.
Submit résumés by e-mail to Lindsie Court, Managing Editor at lcourt@ctf.ca, or by postal mail at the coordinates shown below. Please, no telephone calls or faxes.
Canadian Tax Foundation
595 Bay Street, Suite 1200
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2N5
Publisher - Social Studies & Humanities
McGraw-Hill Ryerson
Location: 300 Water Street, Whitby, ON
Deadline for applicants: May 23, 2008
Date posted: Apr. 23, 2008
Job description: Responsible for the overall conceptualization, development and management of resources for subject discipline. Ensures resources meet the market and curriculum criteria, are of high quality and produced on schedule to budget. Manage author and editorial teams to achieve publishing goals.
Qualifications:
University Degree or College Diploma with relevant editorial experience.
Exceptional project management and time management skills.
Knowledge of current educational issues.
Computer literate - Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat & Internet Research.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume to career@mcgrawhill.ca or by mail to Nancy Pavlakovich, Human Resources, McGraw-Hill Ryerson, 300 Water Street, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 9B6.
Production Coordinator
The University of Toronto Press
Location: Toronto, ON / Guelph, ON
Date posted: Apr. 22, 2008
Job description: The University of Toronto Press as an immediate opening for a Production Coordinator in its Production & Design Dept., Higher Education Publishing.
Note: * Depending on the candidate selected the job will be located either at University of Toronto Press (Toronto) or at the Higher Education office in Guelph.
The position is reporting to the VP, Higher Education division, the candidate will be responsible for handling all aspects of the production of all new books and reprints. This includes working with signing editors and authors, copyeditors, proofreaders, designers and type and printing suppliers, including when appropriate e-book distributors and course pack suppliers. The job will include the preparation of costs for DTPs, MICEs and FQCs; circulating proofs; preparing purchase orders for design, typesetting, and printing; performing quality control checks of finished products; and providing general clerical support to the department. The candidate will preside over regular Production meetings and attend press approvals when necessary. These activities require constant liaison with editorial, marketing, design, printing, and order fulfilment staff, and must be performed while balancing considerations of reasonable cost and timely scheduling. The position also requires a detailed knowledge of production and design procedures, technical methods and procedures, extremely close attention to detail, and the ability to juggle many projects at once under conflicting deadline pressures.
The ideal candidate will have high school graduation, although university highly recommended. Completion of book production courses recommended. Experience in book production highly recommended. Thorough knowledge of printing technology and materials especially in computer technology as it relates to all phases of book manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to work with staff. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and database software in a PC/Mac environment and aptitude for working with numbers are assets. Capacity for close attention to detail. Ability to organize and follow through on complex projects. Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Applications for this position should be submitted to Human Resources, University of Toronto Press, 10 St. Mary Street, Suite 700, Toronto, ON M4Y 2W8, fax (416) 978-4738, or by email hr@utpress.utoronto.ca