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2021 Industry Survey Results

In the Fall of 2021, We created a short survey for graphic communications industry employers to assemble key data related to education and employment in the graphic communications industry.

The information gained will be used to guide our strategy and activities in the short, medium and long term.

Following are some highlights of the results along with summaries of the responses to each survey question.

Highlights

Top 3 – Company Programs

The percent of respondents who indicated they had these programs in their company.

79% Employee Training & Development

70% Environmental or Sustainability

58% Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Top 3 – Recruiting Methods

The percent of respondents who indicated they used these recruiting methods in their company.

84% LinkedIn

84% Networking / Referrals

74% Schools

Top 3 – Difficult Roles to Fill

The percent of respondents who indicated these roles were difficult to fill.

72% Pressroom

70% Production Management

67% Estimating

Top 3 – Reasons People are Attracted to the Industry

The percent of respondents who indicated, in their opinion, these reasons attract people to the industry.

84% Technology

70% Growth Opportunities

63% Compensation

Top 3 – Employee Training Sources

The percent of respondents who indicated they used these sources for employee training.

84% Internal Training

70% Equipment Supplier

44% Post Secondary Institutions

Top 3 – Reasons to use an Exclusive Job Board

The percent of respondents who indicated they would use a job board with exclusive access to Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship students.

91% To Post Available Jobs

74% To Review Student Resumes

63% To Feature Their Business

Data Summary

Location

Respondents were asked to provide their address.

Province% of Submissions
British Columbia16%
Alberta2%
Saskatchewan0%
Manitoba2%
Ontario56%
Quebec5%
New Brunswick5%
Nova Scotia12%
Prince Edward Island2%
Newfoundland and Labrador0%
Total100%

Company Business

Respondents were asked to select any that apply.

Business Area% of Submissions
Commercial Printing63%
Sign Graphics/Large Format Printing49%
Graphic Design44%
Manufacturer/Supplier44%
Packaging Printing40%
Fulfillment40%
Logistics/Distribution40%
Other26%
Print Buyer21%
Advertising9%

Company Programs

Respondents were asked to select any that apply.

Program Type% of Submissions
Employee Training and Development79%
Environmental or Sustainability70%
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion58%
Employee Succession Plan53%
Other7%

Recruiting Methods

Respondents were asked to select any that apply.

Recruitment Type% of Submissions
LinkedIn84%
Networking/Referrals84%
Schools74%
Internal Postings72%
Postings on Company Website70%
Dedicated Job Sites56%
Professional Recruiting Services51%
Newspaper12%
Other9%

Schools Used for Recruitment

Respondents were asked to select any that apply.

Schools% of Submissions
Ryerson University53%
Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)19%
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)16%
College Ahuntsic7%
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)7%
Other7%
Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology (MITT)5%
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)2%
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)2%
Rosemount Technology Centre2%
Saskatchewan Polytechnic0%
College of the North Atlantic (CNA)0%

These full time positions are appropriate for new graduates

Respondents were asked to select from Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree or Strongly Agree.

PositionAgree or Strongly Agree
Customer Service86%
Prepress74%
Sales72%
Marketing70%
Design and Creative67%
Finishing65%
Pressroom58%
IT & Systems58%
Logistics/Fulfillment51%
Estimating44%
Buyer/Procurement44%
Production Management42%
Finance33%
Human Resources33%

Positions where your business has part time, summer, intern or co-op opportunities from time to time

Respondents were asked to select from Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree or Strongly Agree.

PositionAgree or Strongly Agree
Finishing51%
Customer Service49%
Design and Creative42%
Prepress42%
Marketing35%
Pressroom28%
Logistics/Fulfillment21%
Production Management19%
Sales16%
IT & Systems16%
Estimating12%
Human Resources12%
Other12%
Buyer/Procurement9%
Finance7%

These positions are difficult to fill

Respondents were asked to select from Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree or Strongly Agree.

PositionAgree or Strongly Agree
Pressroom72%
Production Management70%
Estimating67%
Sales63%
Finishing58%
Logistics/Fulfillment53%
Prepress40%
Marketing40%
IT & Systems40%
Customer Service35%
Buyer/Procurement33%
Finance30%
Human Resources23%
Design and Creative19%

Anything that, in your opinion, attracts people to the graphic communications industry

Respondents were asked to select any that apply.

Reasons% of Submissions
Technology84%
Growth Opportunities70%
Compensation63%
Relationship (family or friends)60%
Job Security49%
Other9%

The following skills are important for prepress, press and finishing positions

Respondents were asked to select from Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree or Strongly Agree.

SkillAgree or Strongly Agree
Technical Skills93%
Dexterity88%
Mechanical Aptitude86%
Computer Skills81%
Decision Making Skills79%

Educational sources used by your business for employee training

Respondents were asked to select any that apply.

Source% of Submissions
Internal Training84%
Equipment Supplier70%
Post Secondary Institutions44%
Apprenticeships33%
Other5%

Would your business utilize a job board with exclusive access to Canadian Printing Industries Scholarship Students

Respondents were asked to select any that apply.

Reason% of Submissions
To post available jobs91%
To review student resumes74%
To feature your business63%

Do you or does your business donate to Canadian Print Scholarships?

Respondents were asked to select one option.

ResponsePercent
Yes56%
No30%
Not Sure14%
Total100%

If yes, select any of these reasons

Respondents were asked to select any that apply.

Reason% of Submissions
To give back to the industry53%
To demonstrate industry leadership44%
To support students in their studies40%
To attract talent to the industry35%
To create connections with students for future employment21%

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