Community Library Programmer (Bilingual - English/French)

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Greater Sudbury is seeking a bilingual (English/French) part-time Library Programs Associate at the Main Library. This seven-month assignment involves developing and promoting programs, outreach, and public relations with community partners.

Evening and weekend work may be required, and a criminal record check will be requested if selected. The position is based at the Main Library under the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, with hours up to 48 bi-weekly and a pay range of

Qualifications

• College diploma in a related discipline (social services, marketing, library tech, education).
• 1–2.5 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, design, and delivery of library programs.
• Conduct in-house and outreach public relations activities and school visits.
• Evaluate and maintain statistics on programming.
• Support partnerships within the community.
• Create displays and campaigns to promote programs.
• Stay updated on developments in library programs and services.
• Assist the public with library use and reader's advisory.
• Perform circulation tasks, reserves, renewals, cataloguing, shelving, and deliveries.
• Deliver seasonal items between locations.

Skills

English language

French language

Creativity

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma in related discipline

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Library automation systems

Job description

Job Description

Division:

Greater Sudbury Public Library

Department:

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Initial Reporting Location:

Main Library

Job Status:

Limited regular part time position - Bilingual (English/French)

Estimated Probable Duration:

Seven (7) Months (may be extended)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Union Affiliation:

CUPE 4705 Inside Unit

Hours of Work:

Up to 48 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required:

Some evening and weekend work will be required

Range of Pay:

Group 9 - $30.49 to $36.07 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Main Function:

Responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and promotion of library programs.

Characteristic:

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Libraries and Heritage Resources and the day-to-day direction of the Co-ordinator of Outreach Programs and Partnerships.

Duties:

• Assist with the planning, design, and delivery of library programs and services.
• Perform in-house and outreach public relations duties such as school visits, tours, etc.
• Evaluate and maintain statistics on library programming.
• Support partnerships throughout the community.
• Plan, create, and prepare displays and campaigns to promote library programs.
• Keep abreast of new developments in library programming and services.
• Assist the public in the use of the library and provide reader’s assistance.
• Provide library services including circulation of library materials, placing reserves and renewing library materials, checking shelves for materials using search lists, processing deliveries and exchanges, cataloguing, sorting, and shelving materials, and reading and dressing shelves.
• Pick up and deliver seasonal library items throughout library locations.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all inclusive.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in a related discipline such as social services, marketing, library technician, education.

Experience:

• Over one (1) year up to and including two and one-half (2½) years of related experience.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate creativity.
• Knowledge of various computer applications including Windows based systems (e.g., word processing and spreadsheet software, files maintenance, information input and retrieval, and the Internet) and online collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of library automated systems an asset.
• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detailed work.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal skills and a good working knowlede of written French is required.
• Satisfactory health, attendance, and former employment history.
• Provide, at own cost, a current Criminal Record Check.
• May require the use of a person or CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

Competencies:

Competency Library - Level 1 Proficiency

Notice to Job Applicants:

Definition of "Assets" on Job Postings — A number of Job Postings will contain items described as "assets" under the Qualifications heading. By way of definition, assets are qualifications which are not required but are deemed to enhance performance and therefore considered in the recruitment process.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity range of pay: $29.72 to $34.49 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced range until the minimum qualifications have been met.

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