Metroland Media is a dynamic Media Company delivering vital business and community information to millions of readers across Ontario each week. With a healthy product offering in-print, online, trade shows and distribution networks, no target is unreachable. We are Ontario's largest and most successful community news and information source, provides local news and multi-media marketing solutions in Canada's heartland.

Metroland's diverse array of on-line products are visited by over 4 million unique visitors each month and print products are in the hands of more than 4.5 million customers a week. We continuously bringing new and acquired online products to market in order to provide our customers with a one-stop, comprehensive marketing solution. To connect with us, visit www.metroland.com.

Metroland Media’s Press Plant is currently providing an opportunity for a full-time position as an Assistant Operations Manager. Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position will be responsible for the general operations, in addition to the supervision of all employees. 

• Responsible for proper training of all Supervisors, Crew Chiefs, Press helpers and other positions within the facility 
• Create, implement and manage strategies to meet and exceed YTD performance goals and objectives as well as maximize market potential in all business segments and divisions. 
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to attain and exceed revenue targets. 
• To oversee and manage the department to ensure that the day to day operations run efficiently and effectively.
• To determine Departmental policies, procedures and standards, and ensure that all are being adhered to.
• To conduct short and long-term strategic planning to develop plans to increase the profitability of the Division.
• Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Other duties as assigned

• Minimum 6+ years of print operations with demonstrated leadership.
• Must be flexible in hours to overlap shifts or be available for alternate shift as needed.
• Capable of taking initiative and can work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a productive team.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication and competent listener.
• Ability to excel and make quality decisions in a fast-paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail.
• Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.
• Must be able to work in an unpredictable and changing environment.
• Ability to motivate team 
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving and continuous improvement of processes.

BENEFITS

• Attractive health and dental benefit plans
• CAAT pension plan
• Employee assistant program

Diversity & Inclusion
Torstar Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Torstar is committed to ensuring employment opportunity to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status or disability or any other factor protected by law.

AODA
Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

COVID-19
Torstar Corporation remains committed to its employees and to providing a safe workplace. As of November 30, 2021, candidates for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and successful candidates must agree to obtain any additional vaccinations or booster dose(s) that may be required. Proof of such vaccination will be required. We will make accommodation for qualifying medical or religious exemptions.