Elementary Library Technician: Inspire Literacy

Waterloo Catholic District School Board; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking a Library Technician at St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School in Kitchener, ON. The role involves supporting curriculum delivery, information literacy, and library program administration within a school setting.

The candidate will manage cataloguing, inventory, and budget processes, and assist with literacy activities and reader advisory for students and staff. Office software proficiency and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Library and Information Technician Diploma.
• 1–2 years of experience working with children in a school or public library.
• Proficient in MS Office and library software.
• Understand cataloguing and inventory processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and sound judgment.
• Ability to plan work, multi-task and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Supports delivery of curriculum and information literacy by helping patrons locate and use resources.
• Maintain a physical collection by shelving materials and shelf-reading for order.
• Assist with book exchanges, literacy initiatives, and reading aloud to groups.
• Provide orientation and training to students and staff and support literacy activities via web pages/newsletters.
• Maintain the library budget and select materials per Board guidelines and school needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Planning

Multi-tasking

Education

Library and Information Technician Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Library software

Job description

Waterloo Catholic District School Board is seeking a Library Technician at St Dominic Savio Catholic Elementary School in Kitchener, ON. The role involves supporting curriculum delivery, information literacy, and library program administration within a school setting.

The candidate will manage cataloguing, inventory, and budget processes, and assist with literacy activities and reader advisory for students and staff. Office software proficiency and strong communication skills are essential.