Full-Time

Wide Format Print Lead

HighlightTA

HighlightTA

11-50 employees

On-demand talent recruitment and function outsourcing

Compensation Overview

CA$55k - CA$65k/yr

Toronto, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in digital or wide-format printing, preferably in a production leadership role.
  • Previous experience supervising or leading a production team in a 24/7 environment.
  • Strong hands-on experience with wide-format digital printing equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of colour management and digital print workflows.
  • Experience with Epson, Mimaki, HP, or similar digital printing technologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with RIP software and production workflows.
  • Proven ability to manage employee performance, KPIs, reviews, attendance, and workplace issues.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment and make effective operational decisions.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and support a 24/7 Wide Format production team across multiple shifts.
  • Oversee daily production priorities, workflow, quality, and output.
  • Operate and troubleshoot wide-format printing equipment, including Epson S9170, Epson S80600/S80600L, Mimaki UV, HP R2000, and UV DTF.
  • Manage and troubleshoot colour consistency, profiles, substrates, RIP settings, and print quality.
  • Lead operations of the Zund S3 L-1200 digital cutting system.
  • Train and support operators on printing, cutting, equipment, and production processes.
  • Troubleshoot equipment, software, material, registration, and production issues to minimize downtime.
  • Track individual and team KPIs, including productivity, quality, downtime, attendance, and on-time production.
  • Conduct employee check-ins and performance reviews and address performance, attendance, and behavioural concerns.
  • Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and disciplinary processes in partnership with management and HR.
  • Ensure SOPs, safety procedures, quality standards, and production processes are consistently followed.
  • Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce downtime, improve quality, and optimize material usage.
  • Work with IT, Product, vendors, and other departments to resolve technical and operational issues.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Zund cutting equipment.

HighlightTA embeds talent partners into client teams to streamline hiring. It can lead recruitment projects or manage an entire talent function on an on-demand basis, allowing clients to scale hiring efforts up or down without long-term commitments or high agency fees. The offering uses a data-driven approach to quickly access top talent, saving time and reducing recruitment costs. Its services include integrating talent partners, overseeing recruitment functions, and delivering one-off projects through ProjectTA, all tailored to the client’s needs. The goal is to help clients build exceptional teams efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining flexibility.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2024

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ontario transparency rules starting January 1, 2026 increase demand for compliant recruiting support.
  • HighlightTA updated its hiring guidance in 2026, signaling active client acquisition.
  • Remote-work and flexible-pay careers messaging can attract recruiters in a tight labor market.

What critics are saying

  • HighlightTA has 11-50 employees, limiting delivery capacity against larger RPO firms.
  • Its Ontario compliance content shows reliance on service demand from hiring rule changes.
  • A crowded recruitment market can compress fees and force faster productization by 2027.

What makes HighlightTA unique

  • Founded 2024 in Toronto, HighlightTA sells embedded talent partners, not classic agencies.
  • ProjectTA and on-demand talent teams target startups and scaleups needing flexible hiring.
  • Clutch lists 100% success in filling roles and seamless client-team integration.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Remote Work Options

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

8%