It combines a love of books with a keen sense of business. Book publishing also offers a variety of work environments, with both large and small presses, literary presses, university presses and more commercially oriented trade presses all operating in Canada. The Pay Is Low Never go into book publishing if you intend to be rich. Publishers cannot afford to pay their staff high salaries. As mentioned above, there are many different types of publishing houses.
Some companies also handle their own distribution, in which case there are warehouse jobs available.
For the artistically inclined, many houses have their own inside design team. Research about jobs will allow you to decide where your interest lies and which jobs would suit you. Often a good way to get into the book industry is to work for a bookstore. Sales representatives visit bookstores on a regular basis and their visits allow you to learn about each company's publishing program. Work for an industry association or a Writers' Festival.