Library Technician

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Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory process. A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to permanently staff one bilingual position in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and one bilingual OR English position in Sidney, British Columbia. The pool may also be used to staff similar positions in Dartmouth, NS and Sidney, BC with various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, secondment, or assignment) and various linguistic profiles.

Positions to be filled: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 5,000 words (maximum) "Every candidate is required to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines that he/she meets each of the essential screening qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications) as well as a résumé which is linked to the information in the cover letter. Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather you must provide concrete examples, which illustrate how you meet each qualification. Please also indicate on your cover letter for which location(s) you are applying."

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

Education:
- Successful completion of a post-secondary Library Technician program by December 31, 2018, OR an acceptable combination* of education and significant and recent experience**. NOTE: Although candidates without a diploma may be placed in a partially-qualified pool pending completion of their studies, only those who have successfully completed the Library Technician program will be considered for an appointment.

*Combination refers to a completion of any other post-secondary education and experience of similar work performed in a library environment.
**Significant and recent is defined as experience normally associated with full time performance of the duties for at least one (1) year within the last three (3) years.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
- Experience creating original catalogue records for library materials using an integrated library system

- Recent* experience using library computer applications such as integrated library systems (ILS) and library catalogues to maintain the library collections (*Recent is defined as experience normally gained within the last three (3) years.)

- Experience working with the Library of Congress classification system and filing rules used to organize library collections

- Experience searching online resources to locate information and library material in order to provide library client services or to catalogue library materials

- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook)

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

Various language requirements
English essential
Bilingual CBC/CBC

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Library of Congress classification system, and of filing rules and practices used in and to organize library collections
- Knowledge of Resource description and Access (RDA) cataloguing standard, MARC standards, and Library of Congress subject headings
- Knowledge of reference sources and information retrieval techniques
- Knowledge of library circulation practices and procedures
- Knowledge of interlibrary loan practices and procedures

Abilities:
- Ability to select the appropriate resources to verify and locate bibliographic information
- Ability to organize and set priorities
- Ability to communicate effectively orally
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Personal Suitability:
- Client service orientation
- Judgment
- Team player
- Attention to detail

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

- Experience using union catalogues and providing interlibrary loan services

- Experience using the Sierra integrated library system (ILS)

- Experience with serials management

- Experience in provision of training to clients in the use of library resources and equipment

- Experience with providing reference services including chat

- Experience working on a library digitization project

- Experience working in a science, technology or other specialized research library

- Knowledge of the Canadian Copyright Act, as it applies to copying and provision of documents and other library materials in any format

Organizational Needs:
- In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration will be given to candidates self-identifying to the following employment equity group: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, and Women

Operational Requirements:
- Due to service delivery requirements, agreement to work 8:30 to 4:30 daily and the ability to work 5 days/week will be required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

The client organization will accept applications on-line only.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter how they meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential qualifications. In their cover letter, applicants must use the education/experience factors as a header and then write one or two paragraphs demonstrating how they meet them. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter. FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR POSSIBLE MISSING INFORMATION.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination may be administered.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Depending on the number of applicants, Department needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.
Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

As an equal opportunity employer, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is committed to accommodating the needs of persons with disabilities. We therefore encourage persons with disabilities to identify any accommodation needed. Fisheries and Oceans Canada has an Accommodation Policy and will accommodate up to the point of undue hardship for the duration of the selection process, and upon any offer of employment, for the performance of duties in the position.

Throughout this selection process, you are encouraged to demonstrate how any relevant volunteer work (e.g., working on committees, union activities, employee networks, community work, etc.) has contributed to the development of your experience, skills, personal suitability, etc., as they relate to this position.

A Work Description is available upon request.

An alternate format of this notice and Statement of Merit Criteria are available upon request.

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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.