Careers in Print

The printing and imaging industry in Canada is evolving, fast-paced, and full of opportunity. Through the Careers in Print initiative, the Canadian Printing Industries Association (CPIA) invites young people to discover dynamic career paths that combine creativity, technology, teamwork, and innovation.

Whether you’re interested in design, production, project management, data analysis, or sustainability, the print industry offers diverse roles with excellent potential for professional growth and advancement. With nearly 50,000 Canadians employed across more than 3,000 companies, this is a sector that continues to thrive and adapt.

Explore the profiles below to learn about each role, and imagine where a career in print could take you.

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To help bring these careers to life, Canadian Print Scholarships has introduced Sheilae the Print Nerd, a short-form video series created to assist Grade 10 students in discovering career opportunities in Canada’s printing and imaging industry while they are completing curriculum requirements related to career exploration and searching the internet for interesting careers in Canada.

In these brief, engaging videos, Sheilae highlights real-world print applications and the people behind them. Each video connects everyday printed products to the careers that make them possible, showing how creativity, technology, and problem-solving come together in the print and imaging industry.

The content may also be of interest to guidance counsellors and teachers who are presenting career studies courses and looking for short, engaging videos suitable for Grade 10 students conducting career research. Designed to be easy to discover through search engines, social media, and video platforms, the series provides a practical starting point for classroom use and independent exploration.

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Educators, industry organizations, and partners are encouraged to use these videos in classrooms, presentations, events, websites, and social media to help promote careers in print. To support this, Canadian Print Scholarships provides access to downloadable video files along with simple usage guidance.

As you explore the career profiles below, the Sheilae the Print Nerd videos offer a quick introduction to many of these roles, while the written profiles provide more detailed information about skills, responsibilities, and career paths.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What careers are available in the Canadian print and graphics industry?

The industry offers diverse roles ranging from Graphic Design and Packaging Engineering to Digital Media Management and Sustainable Production. Students can explore careers in high-tech manufacturing, marketing, and creative production, with many roles paying a median annual salary of over $70,000 for skilled communication workers.

2. How can Grade 10 students explore careers in graphics communication?

Students can begin their journey by watching the Sheilae The Print Nerd video series on YouTube, which showcases real-world job environments. Additionally, students are encouraged to talk to guidance counselors about post-secondary programs at one of the six Canadian colleges and universities supported by Canadian Print Scholarships.

3. Are there scholarships for students studying print and graphics in Canada?

Yes. Canadian Print Scholarships (CPS) provides financial assistance to over 70 students annually across six specialized Canadian college and university programs. Prestigious awards, such as the Warren Wilkins Memorial Scholarship, support students pursuing post-secondary education in graphic communications.

4. Why is short-form video important for career discovery in 2026?

Gen Z students overwhelmingly prefer short-form, mobile-first video to navigate career and educational choices. These formats provide authentic, transparent “day-in-the-life” glimpses into industries, making “hidden” sectors like print management more accessible and engaging for high school students.



Explore Careers in Print

The print and imaging industry offers a wide range of roles, from creative and technical positions to operational, analytical, and leadership careers. Each role plays a part in turning ideas into finished products that inform, package, promote, and connect people every day.

The career profiles below take a closer look at specific roles within the industry. Each profile outlines what the job involves, the skills that are important, and why the role matters in today’s print environment. Together, they are designed to help you understand how different interests and strengths can translate into real career opportunities.

Whether you are just beginning to explore options or starting to think about next steps after high school, these profiles provide a practical introduction to where a career in print could lead.

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