Digital Access Librarian

District of West Vancouver; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Metro Vancouver is seeking a permanent full-time Digital Access Librarian to develop and deliver instructional programs and support users in technology. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in librarianship, strong communication skills, and familiarity with digital tools such as HTML and Python. This role offers a starting rate of $40.13 per hour with 37.5 hours of work per week. Additional language skills in Farsi, Mandarin, or French are considered assets.

Qualifications

• Experience in instructional design and technology integration.
• Ability to deliver instructional programs for varied audiences.
• Familiarity with digital content creation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop instructional programs for both kids and adults.
• Provide advanced user support for various technologies.
• Participate in planning and implementing digital services.

Skills

Instructional design principles

Customer service

Effective communication

Technology support

Video conferencing tools

Classroom management techniques

Education

Degree in librarianship from an accredited library school

Tools

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

DIGITAL ACCESS LIBRARIAN

Permanent, Full-Time

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is well known as an innovative and award-winning library that prioritizes inclusion, a learning culture, organizational integrity, and enhancing community through our programs, services, and relationships. Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities.

The West Vancouver Memorial Library has an opening for a permanent full-time Digital Access Librarian position. The WVML Technology Team is passionate, inspired, and known throughout the province for innovation, responsiveness, and leadership.

Reporting to the Library Services Coordinator—Digital Experience, and working alongside a motivated high‑performing team, the Digital Access Librarian is responsible for:

• Developing and delivering instructional programs for both kids and adults;
• Providing advice, assistance, and advanced support to users of various technologies;
• Developing and deploying technology‑related initiatives throughout the library;
• Participating as a member of a team engaged in the planning, design, and implementation of spaces, other infrastructure and digital services;
• And establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.

The preferred candidate will possess working knowledge of:

• The principles and practices of librarianship;
• The key components of WVML’s online presence and the tech‑related services we offer, including our robust existing suite of programs;
• The principles of instructional design, both in‑person and virtual, including facilitation in recorded and live video formats;
• PC and Mac platforms and software applications;
• Mobile device and e‑reader platforms;
• Apps, tools and resources for digital content consumption and creation;
• Key virtual instruction tools like video‑conferencing platforms and basic video editing and social networking tools;
• Familiarity with classroom management techniques.

The preferred candidate will also possess some familiarity with:

• Programming languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript;
• Coding languages like Python;
• Digitization tools and software;
• Artificial intelligence, virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality;
• As well as the ability to engage audiences on camera for demonstrations, training, and live streaming in hybrid programming;
• Plan, organize and carry out projects independently and as part of a cross‑functional team;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and staff;
• Provide timely and effective customer service;
• And communicate effective orally and in writing.

The successful candidate will have a degree in librarianship from an accredited library school, including or supplemented by courses in one or more of the following: instructional design, youth and/or seniors’ services, website design, Microsoft Office, programming, multimedia development, user experience, digital collections and services and preferably some professional library experience. The ability to speak Farsi, Mandarin, and/or French will be considered an asset. The successful candidate is required to supply a vulnerable sector police information check and a copy of their credentials. A cover letter is also required as part of the application process.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status: Union (WVMEA) – Permanent, Full‑Time

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay: $40.13 per hour (2025 rates) – This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually

Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you have any questions please contact us at [e-mail]