Reference Librarian

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

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As part of your application process, you will be provided a listing of various geographic
locations and asked to indicate which location(s) you would be interested to work from.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to staff one English Essential position located in Sidney, British Columbia on an indeterminate basis. A pool of prequalified candidates will be established to staff similar positions at Fisheries and Oceans Canada with various linguistic profiles, various tenures (indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, secondment, or assignment), and for various conditions of employment.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter "Every candidate is required to submit a cover letter, which clearly outlines that he/she/they meets each of the essential screening qualifications (i.e. Education and Experience Qualifications) as well as a Resume 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."

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

EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized university with a master's degree in library science or in library and information science.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Recent experience* providing research or reference services in a library.
Recent experience* conducting searches using commercial online bibliographic databases, print sources and the Internet to respond to client requests in a library environment.

* Recent is defined as experience normally associated with full time performance of the duties for at least 3 months within the last two (2) years.

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

EXPERIENCE
Experience writing library instructional materials using LibGuides.
Experience delivering library orientation and training sessions.
Experience providing library reference services in a fisheries and oceans related work environment.
Experience using the Sierra integrated library system (ILS) to deliver library services.
Experience using the Summon discovery tool to deliver library services.
Experience selecting and evaluating print and electronic library information resources.
Experience delivering library reference services via chat.
Experience providing research or reference services in a specialized (corporate or government) library or in an academic library.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of research and reference techniques for the provision of library services.
Knowledge of information sources used to deliver reference services.
Knowledge of current issues and emerging trends and technologies affecting library operations.

ABILITIES & SKILLS
Ability to effectively respond to reference enquiries.
Ability to provide bibliographic instruction.
Ability to organize work and set priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Client service orientation
Judgement
Team player
Attention to detail

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

ORGANIZATIONAL NEED
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 REQUIREMENT
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.

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 first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.