Portfolio Reference Librarian

Update: Please note this poster will be extended until Wednesday July 12 2359h.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

Please note that the ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed using your responses to the screening questions and throughout the process.

Work environment

The Federal Public Service is stronger and most effective when we reflect the rich diversity of the Canadian population that we serve. Global Affairs Canada (GAC) is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where all employees feel empowered to be authentic. At GAC, we believe that by leveraging all available strengths that exist within the diversity of Canada’s population, we can reach the highest levels of professionalism, innovation and productivity. Don’t miss your opportunity to not only enjoy the unparalleled benefits of the public service, but to work for a department where your voice is heard, valued, respected and amplified. All candidates who believe they are qualified are encouraged to apply, including Black, other racialized and Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities and persons of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. We encourage candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a member of one of these groups and complete the Employment Equity (EE) section of the application. If you would like to learn more about self-declaration, please consult this website: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.ca

THE JULES LÉGER LIBRARY
Hosted in one of the Government of Canada's most historical buildings, the Jules Léger Library is a state of the art, modern library that supports the knowledge and research needs of Global Affairs Canada as well as of the general public and foreign clients.

Are you passionate about helping people find and access the information they are seeking?

Are you dedicated, organized, and a team player? We want you to join our team!

The Jules Léger Library at Global Affairs Canada is hiring the next generation of library professionals who are eager to provide and promote library services. The Jules Léger Library provides access to an extensive hard copy collection of books, documents, periodicals and newspapers as well as Library Online, which provides access to over 90 databases and over 80 individual e-journals to departmental employees. With digital technology, our librarians provide almost instant reference and research services to all clients regardless of their location.

A career with Global Affairs Canada is a career without borders. What are you waiting for? Apply below!

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified and/ or partially qualified candidates could be established from this process and may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures and linguistic profiles within Global Affairs Canada.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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
OR
• Graduation from a recognized university with a bachelor's degree in library science or in library and information science for which another bachelor's degree was a prerequisite.

***NOTE: STUDENTS COMPLETING THEIR PROGRAM OF STUDY IN LIBRARY
SCIENCE OR IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE BY AUGUST 31ST, 2023
ARE ALSO INVITED TO APPLY***

Degree equivalency

Experiences
• Experience in the provision of reference and research services
• Experience conducting research using online databases and the Internet
• Experience in delivering training sessions to groups and individuals at various levels
• Experience in using collaborative tools (e.g. MS Teams, SharePoint, MediaWiki)

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

Various language requirements
- Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
- English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge
• Knowledge of emerging trends in delivery of library services
• Knowledge of reference resources and procedures

Abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to use online sources for information searching

Personal suitability
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Adaptability
• Teamwork

Conditions of employment

Secret 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

Communications for this selection process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information (including the email address) is provided and updated as required.

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.