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Career Opportunities
There is a place for you at Trafford Publishing! 
Our vision is that through Trafford, all people will offer their knowledge, stories, experiences and creations to the world. In order to do that, we must attract, motivate and retain a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to our guiding principles.
I believe that the continued success of Trafford Publishing depends almost entirely on the brilliant, talented, enthusiastic people who have made Trafford what it is today! Share our commitment and passion for our work and for creating a positive, welcoming work environment.
We support our success with ongoing professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
The work environment at Trafford offers:
- Opportunities to learn -- expand your skills and knowledge base
- Career development -- take on printing and publishing industry duties
- Co-operative, team-driven business
- Competitive compensation and benefit packages
- Go Green! with BC Transit's Propass program offered to employees
- Have fun in a creative working environment
- Work as part of the team responsible for producing books for authors from over 140 countries around the world!
This is our Trafford. We invite you to bring your skills and talent and help us build our future.
Warm Regards,
Gord Hooker
CEO, Trafford Publishing
Trafford Publishing is a privately-held corporation, based in Victoria BC and ranked as one of VIATeC's top 25 companies by revenue last year.
We're updating this page regularly so please check back with us from time to time.
Here are our current openings. This page was last updated May 1, 2008:
Publishing Consultant
Trafford Publishing is searching for professional, high-energy, and motivated individuals who have a desire to assist independent authors and provide information about our services via email, in person, and by phone to authors from around the world.
This is a full time consultative sales position that advises authors about the book publishing process. Previous sales and/or customer service experience is an asset.
Trafford currently has positions available in the Colwood area of Victoria, B.C. Canada. We offer training and support, comprehensive benefits package, base salary plus competitive commission and an exciting work environment.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Annette Humphries via e-mail or fax to 250-383-6804.
Publishing Consultant Assistant
If you enjoy talking to people from all walks to life and have a desire to provide excellent customer service, this is the position for you.
This is a full-time position. You will be working with our publishing consultants to assist independent authors and provide information about our services via email and by phone worldwide. This position has room for advancement, as many successful Publishing Consultant Assistants eventually become Publishing Consultants.
Trafford currently has positions available in the Colwood area of Victoria, B.C. Canada. We offer training and support, comprehensive benefits package and an exciting work environment.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Annette Humphries via e-mail or fax to 250-383-6804.
Author Web Team Representative
Trafford Publishing is looking for a hard-working, team player to join our Author Webpage Team.
The Author Webpage Team is responsible for entering print specs and webpage metadata into our database before production of the author's first proof. After the author approves the book for sale, the Author Webpage Team ensures that the database is up-to-date and accurate before making the book available for sale.
The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working with people via phone or email, they will possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal), have a great attention to detail, and excellent organizational and multitasking skills. Past experience with databases is considered an asset.
We offer training, a comprehensive benefits package and an exciting and dynamic work environment. The salary is $27k per annum, based on a 40 hour work week. This position is located in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Erin Driver via e-mail or fax to 250-383-6804.
Prepress Technician Position
Trafford Publishing, an internationally-leading on-demand book publisher, is seeking a Prepress Technician to join the prepress department.
The successful candidate will be responsible for laying out novels, non-fiction books, children's books, and their covers.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Proficient knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
- Previous work experience in prepress and/or graphic design
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable additional qualifications include:
- Relevant education
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat and working with PDFs
- Experience with book cover design
- Knowledge of digital printing technologies
- Mac OS X and PC experience
Trafford Publishing offers an exceptional working environment that includes a generous benefit package, bus pass program, competitive salary, and the opportunity to work as part of the team responsible for producing books for authors from over 140 countries around the world.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Erin Driver via e-mail or fax to 250-383-6804.
Author Support Representative (Production Coordinator)
Trafford Publishing is searching for professional, high-energy, assertive and motivated individuals who have a desire to coordinate publishing projects and serve as a liaison between our Authors and our Pre-Press Department, via email, in person, and by phone worldwide.
Author Services Representatives handle author accounts, obtains necessary book materials from the author, organizes them for production, troubleshoots any issues that may occur, advises authors about the book publishing process, and ensures that both Trafford Publishing and the author fulfill their respective obligations under the contract.
Trafford currently has positions available in the Colwood area of Victoria, B.C. Canada. We offer training and support, comprehensive benefits package and an exciting work environment.
Written and oral fluency in French or Spanish, or basic knowledge of the publishing industry are assets.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Erin Driver via e-mail or fax to 250-383-6804.
Print Shop Team Member
Trafford Publishing is seeking to fill the position of Print Shop Team Member in the Print & Production Department of our Victoria office. We have three vacancies in this department, one of which is a Supervisor role. These are evening shifts with hours of work from 2:30pm until 11:00pm. Required attributes: computer proficiency, detail-oriented, highly organized, exceptional customer service and communication skills, enjoys fast-paced environment. Digital printing or bindery work will be an asset.
Trafford Publishing offers a generous benefit package. Starting salary $26K p.a.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Erin Driver via e-mail or fax to 250-383-6804.
Accounting Supervisor
We are hiring for the position of Accounting Supervisor. Candidate must have hands-on experience, strong supervisory and technical skills, and is a qualified CGA/CMA or is in the final year of the program. Experience in multi-currency accounting preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics GP would be an asset. Strong analytical skills and attention to details are a must.
Trafford Publishing offers a generous benefit package. Salary depending on skills and experience.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to the attention of Kingstone Reed via e-mail or fax to 250-412-4235.
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