Job Description
Book Production Assistant

Book Production Assistant

 

Location: 320 Front Street, Toronto, Ontario. In office minimum three days per week.

 

Posting Type: This posting is for an existing vacancy, and we are actively accepting applications. 

 

Expected Compensation: The salary for this position begins at $ 47,745 and will be determined based on experience.

 

Changing the world, one book at a time.


As a team of dedicated book-loving professionals, we discover, shape, and share content that nurtures thoughts, dreams, and conversations around the globe, ensuring that both new and established voices are heard.


We’re looking for an organized, creative, and collaborative Production Assistant to join the Book Production team.


Are you passionate about books and all the technical details that go into making a great printed object? Do you thrive in dynamic and energetic environments?
If this sounds like you, consider joining our Production team as we work together to create great books.

 

Your Contribution to the Story


At Penguin Random House Canada, our Production team is fast-paced and essential, ensuring we create quality books on time and on budget. As part of this team, the Production Assistant will support the Production team in day to days tasks, including a focus on creating ARCs, processing reprints, and digital file management.


Reporting to the Associate Director, Production, you will collaborate with editorial, rights, design, printers, and other key stakeholders to deliver the best experience to our readers.


What You’ll Do

 

  • Work within Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat to create print-ready files, with particular focus on ARCs and reprints. Includes layout of full cover mechanicals for ARCs based on provided front cover designs, mindfully extending approved designs to ensure cohesive, print-ready final files.
  • Liaise with editorial and print partners on scheduling and preparing materials for press.
  • Review final files for accuracy before they go to press and evaluate printed sample books for quality control.
  • Write purchase orders and locate reference materials as needed
  • Assist with digital archiving, provide digital assets for international editions, and related invoicing. 
  • Provide general team support as needed, including maintenance of our book samples room.


Experience and Knowledge You’ll Bring (Qualifications)

  • A strong sense of curiosity about how books are produced.
  • Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly InDesign and Acrobat)
  • Basic technical knowledge of print requirements and optimal file set-up.
  • Excellent communication skills with acute attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced skills with Excel would be an asset) and collaborative digital tools including Teams and similar platforms.
  • Strong organization and time management skills that allow you to prioritize your objectives and meet all deadlines.
  • An inclusive approach to your work, supported by cultural competency and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
  • A proactive mindset coupled with an ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team.
  • Enhanced knowledge, awareness, and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a plus.
  • And, of course, a love for books!

 

This role is expected to work a minimum of three-days per week in-office at our Toronto office at 320 Front Street West. As such, candidates need to reside within commuting distance of our office.


To apply, please submit a tailored resume and cover letter by Sunday May 3, 2026. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

We are actively seeking to add team members from communities with lived experiences of marginalization and underrepresentation. We respect and value each individual and their lived experiences and are committed to creating a more diverse team and establishing a culture of belonging. If you self-identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, a member of the LGBTQIA2S+ community or another marginalized group, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Please contact Human Resources at hrcanada@penguinrandomhouse.com or 416-364-4449 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.


We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or assess applicants. However, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as supporting administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment at any part of the process. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

 

Please contact Human Resources at hrcanada@penguinrandomhouse.com or 416-364-4449 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.