Library Technician

Important messages

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

An inventory advertisement allows a continuous intake of applications, over as long a period as desired. This inventory has no closing date, although one may be added in the future. Once a candidate has submitted their application it will stay active in the inventory (assuming it meets the essential screening criteria) for 180 days. At the end of that period, candidates will need to refresh their application to ensure it stays active in the inventory. 15 days prior to the end of the 180 day period, candidates will receive a notice to their PSRS profile instructing them that their application will expire unless it is refreshed. Candidates are also able to withdraw their application from the inventory anytime they desire.

If you are found unsuccessful during any point of the process your application will not be considered again until 60 days has elapsed from the date of your elimination notification.

Intent of the process

The candidate pool resulting from this selection process may be used to staff similar positions on an indeterminate (anticipatory), term, or casual basis.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
- Graduation with a degree from a recognized university with acceptable specialization in Library Sciences, Economics, Sociology or Statistics or graduation with a diploma in Library and Information Technology from a recognized university or college.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Recent (within the last 6 years) and significant (at least 1 year) paid experience in the provision of library services.
- Experience in the use of various software programs such as Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Experience:
- Experience providing library services in a correctional environment.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy related to institutional libraries.
- Knowledge of library management.
- Knowledge of community organizations as it relates to provision of support for clients in areas such as social services, education, training or employment.

Abilities:
- Ability to autonomously manage a library program.
- Ability to train and supervise inmate workers.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitabilities:
- Judgement
- Initiative
- Reliability
- Sensitivity to Diversity
- Effective Interpersonal Relationships

- Sensitivity to women’s issues: to have a willingness to effectively intervene with women offenders and have the capacity to work in a women centered environment. (Note: For appointment only at Fraser Valley Institution)

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirements:
- These positions may require working at more than one institution and may include working evenings.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

Your resume and responses to the application questions must demonstrate how you meet the essential EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE qualifications. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN, and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described skills, experience, etc. provided in screening questions should be supported by your resume. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process. Although the asset qualifications are not mandatory, they may be an important factor that will be considered for specific positions being staffed. Therefore, if you meet the asset education and experience, it is to your advantage to demonstrate this in your application as well.

Please note that all communication throughout the process may be used to assess the following merit criterion:
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Personal Suitability

When providing references, please include contact information (name, title, email address) of 3 supervisory references, including your current supervisor.
- Your referees will be asked to respond in writing to a number of questions that demonstrate your competency in the areas to be assessed.
- Ensure that your referees are prepared to provide comprehensive responses in writing.

PLEASE NOTE: All communication for this process, including test results, will be by e-mail or via your Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) account. Please ensure that your e-mail address is valid and accepts messages from unknown users. It is your responsibility to regularly verify your e-mail, spam and PSRS account for all communications regarding this selection process.

Candidates must be prepared to provide original proof of education (including equivalencies), and citizenship when requested. Failure to do so, by the deadline requested, may result in you not being considered for this pool.

Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at ttp://www.cicic.ca/

A written exam will be administered

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

Ensure that you read the invitation to the examination and interview thoroughly and follow any directions for documents that may be required at the time of the assessment.

Only on-line applications submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS) will be accepted. To submit an application on-line, please click on the button "Apply Now" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.

For general information when applying on a selection process, visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/information-candidates.html .

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.