Description
The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from qualified applicants for the
unionized (CUPE 1348), position of Graphic Designer.
Job Summary:
LOCATION: Media Services Dept., Essex Civic Centre
POSITION: Graphic Designer
HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week
START DATE: October 2024
RATE OF PAY: CUPE Band 6 $33.53 to $35.13/hour
Nature & Scope of Position:
Provide service to both the Greater Essex County DSB and the Windsor Essex Catholic DSB.
Provide graphic design for a wide variety of promotional and communication tools aimed at both
internal and external stakeholders. Mainly schools, departments, and administration.
Meet with and gather requirements for document design (digital and print) projects and complete
design projects independently with minimal guidance.
Provide alternative visual and composition options/ideas for review and approval.
Design or convert files for all media according to technical specs and schedules.
Choose and prepare support images for layout.
Ability to draw/sketch original artwork.
Experience with software like Adobe Creative Suite and Corel Draw to produce communications
collateral as required.
Superior layout and proofreading skills, ensuring quality control in all media production.
Able to meet tight deadlines.
Supervise and assist visitors using the Teacher Workshop.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Completion of a minimum two-year Diploma in Graphic Design, Multimedia, Creative Arts, or
related design field.
Three (3) years of related work experience is required.
Understanding latest design trends and ability to bring projects to life from concept to completion.
A comprehensive and diverse portfolio of previous work showcasing creative skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
A strong knowledge of brand guidelines and web design standards.
Understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act standards as they relate to print
and web design.
Demonstrate a commitment to and documented success in working to create a fair, inclusive,
antiracist environment for all stakeholders, and to supporting diverse constituencies and
populations.
A background in photography, video production and staging audio-visual equipment would be an
asset.
Applications will be received by Raquel Roberts, Superintendent of Education for the Greater Essex
County District School Board. Please visit https://publicboard.simplication.com/WLSBLogin.aspx and
refer to posting number: 3839059 to apply by 12:00pm, October 8, 2024. If you are not registered on
Apply to Education, you will need to request access through the Internal Applicants system. No other
form of submission will be accepted.
Raquel Roberts, Superintendent of Education
Greater Essex County District School Board
451 Park Street West, Box 210
Windsor, ON N9A 6K1
Posting Number: 2024-213
The Greater Essex County District School Board actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including,
but not limited to:
First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples;
members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin;
persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities;
persons who identify as women; and
persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.
We recognize that many of these identities intersect and therefore, equity, diversity and inclusion can be complex. We value and respect the contributions that each
person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in communities that we serve.
The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and as such, is committed to
providing accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment
process, please contact the Human Resources Department to whom you are submitting your application. Further, should you be selected to proceed in the hiring
process, please let the Human Resources Department know the required accommodations, prior to your interview. This will ensure that the appropriate
accommodation(s) are in place prior to your interview and prior to your potential employment with the GECDSB.
