Class II Clerk MGEU

Winnipeg School Division; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Winnipeg School Division seeks a part-time Class II Clerk to support two Nursery–Grade 8 Schools within a 10-month term. The incumbent will assist in the Library Learning Commons under the direction of the principal, ensuring organized circulation, cataloging, and student support.

Responsibilities include materials processing, shelving, inventory, interlibrary loans, and Readers’ Advisory to students and staff.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Library and Information Technology Diploma.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and books weighing up to 10 kg.
• Basic language skills in additional languages are an asset (French, Cree, Anishinaabemowin, Spanish, Ukrainian, Tagalog, Hebrew, Punjabi).
• Commitment to anti-racism, equity, and diversity; dedication to Truth and Reconciliation.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to a culture founded on integrity and shared purpose.

Responsibilities

• Process all new materials for circulation.
• Shelve and maintain collection following classification systems (DDC).
• Catalogue new items and maintain item records.
• Circulate and monitor library items, including overdues and repairs.
• Weed the library collection in collaboration with teaching staff.
• Perform library inventory and interlibrary loans between division schools.
• Assist students in locating information and materials in print and online, including databases.
• Provide Readers’ Advisory for students and staff.

Education

Library and Information Technology Diploma

Job description

Class II Clerk

MGEU

This is a part-time, 10-month term position in two Nursery - Grade 8 Schools, the incumbent will be supporting both schools on an alternating day basis.

Under the direction and supervision of the school principal, the Library Technician is responsible for the organization and maintenance of all aspects of the school Library Learning Commons.

Through the duties and qualifications listed below, the successful incumbent will support building cultures, environments, and practices that ensure that all students of Winnipeg School Division experience belonging, engagement and meaningful learning that will improve their life prospects and ensure they flourish in their catchment school.

Responsibilities May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Processes all new materials for circulation.
• Shelves and maintains collection following select classification systems, chiefly DDC.
• Catalogues new items and maintains item records.
• Circulates and monitors all library items (this includes watching for overdues, repairs etc.)
• In collaboration with teaching staff, weeds the library collection.
• Performs library inventory.
• Performs interlibrary loans between schools within the division.
• Supports students in finding information and materials, both in print and online through regular book exchange offered to students.
• Demonstrates use of digital databases.
• Provides Readers’ Advisory for students and staff, for example reading aloud and book talks.
• In collaboration with school staff, creates book/resource lists to support classroom learning.
• With support from divisional library services, informs staff and students of current copyright legislation.
• In collaboration with teaching staff, creates meaningful book displays, bulletin boards and library programing that reflect the school community.
• Serves as a liaison between the Library Learning Commons and school community (administration, staff, and students) updating them with all current information regarding new items in the library, school library trends, and school library issues.
• Coordinates library activities of community volunteers and student helpers.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Library and Information Technology Diploma
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and books weighing between 10 kg and to climb stools/step ladders when shelving/retrieving books.
• Basic language skills in any of the following languages is an asset: French, Cree, Anishinaabemowin, Spanish, Ukrainian, Tagalog, Hebrew, Punjabi.
• Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity
• Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
• Proven ability to build collaborated cultures founded on integrity and collective purpose

Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check

Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization. In support of achieving a diversified workforce, preference will be given to qualified candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the Employment Equity groups.

Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.

About Winnipeg School Division

WSD is one of Manitoba’s largest employers with over 6,000 full and part-time employees in 83 locations including 78 schools, two administrative buildings, a training centre, a facilities maintenance office, and a school bus depot.

At WSD, every employee plays a vital role in helping students thrive. Together, we are guided by a shared purpose of creating learning environments rooted in equity, inclusion, and belonging. Serving nearly 32,000 students from diverse communities across Winnipeg, WSD is driven by the values of joy, love, and rigour.