Library Technician

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Intent of the process

Employment Tenure: A qualified pool of candidates will be established and may be used to staff positions of various tenures including permanent, temporary, casual.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION

You must meet one of the following:
• Graduation with a degree or diploma from an accredited university or college in Canada.
• Successful completion of two years of a post-secondary school program with acceptable specialization in social science, statistics, library/archival work, law-related field or in any other field relevant to the work being performed.
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

1. 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)

ASSET EXPERIENCE

1. Experience providing library services.
2. Experience working within an Education environment.
3. Experience working in a correctional setting.
4. Experience working with Indigenous cultures and languages.
5. Experience with library automation software.
6. Experience training and supervising workers.
7. Experience liaising with community organizations

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

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

ABILITIES

1. Ability to autonomously manage a library program.
2. Ability to train and supervise inmate workers.
3. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES

1. Judgement
2. Initiative
3. Integrity
4. Reliability
5. Sensitivity to Diversity
6. Effective Interpersonal Relationships

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

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

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