Associate Library Technician

White Spot; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the library sector is seeking an Associate Library Technician to deliver essential circulation services and support to the Library team. Candidates must hold a Library Technician diploma and demonstrate strong communication and team-working skills, with an emphasis on working under minimal supervision. Opportunities for professional development are supported according to the Collective Agreement.

Qualifications

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution.
• Experience in a public services environment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide circulation services and front-line support.
• Work with a minimum of direct supervision and manage priorities.

Skills

Communication

Travail en équipe

Gestion de temps

Utilisation des systèmes de bibliothèque intégrés

Résolution de problèmes

Compétences en dactylographie

Connaissance des systèmes de classification des bibliothèques

Education

Diplôme de technicien en bibliothèque de deux ans

Tools

Logiciel de traitement de texte

Systèmes de gestion de fichiers

Job description

We are currently seeking an Associate Library Technician to join our Library team.

Job Overview

To provide circulation services and a broad spectrum of front-line support.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution or combination of equivalent education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience using an integrated library system.
• Ability to use tact and discretion with a variety of people and situations and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills, understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and experience with word processing software and file management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of library classification systems.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision to establish priorities, achieve deadlines, problem solve and function well under pressure.
• Previous experience working in a public services environment.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move materials on carts.

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Tuesday, 4:45pm - 11:15pm
Thursday, 4:45pm - 11:15pm
Two -15 minute paid breaks, One - 30min unpaid meal break
There will be a two week layoff during Summer Intersession and two week layoff during Winter Intersession.
Last shift dependent on final exams.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.