Health Sciences Librarian

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental, health and extended vision

Pension plan

Life insurance

Academic long-term disability

Sick leave

Travel insurance

Death benefits

Employee assistance program

Professional expense allowance

Flexible health and wellness spending

Job summary

The Health Sciences Librarian at the University Library, University of Saskatchewan, is a 0.5 FTE five-year term position focusing on instruction and research support for students and faculty in the health sciences, with liaison responsibilities to the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition.

The appointee will collaborate across library divisions and contribute to information literacy programming, knowledge synthesis, and collection development in health disciplines, while supporting open scholarship

Qualifications

• A MLIS or international equivalent required; professional librarian experience preferred.
• Experience or education related to health sciences disciplines is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality research support and information literacy instruction.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver information literacy instruction and programming.
• Provide one-on-one consultations on literature searching, knowledge syntheses, scholarly communication, and research data management.
• Develop high-quality digital and print resources in assigned health disciplines.
• Build collaborative relationships with campus to advance learning and research.
• Support library priorities in knowledge synthesis, open scholarship, student experience, and decolonization of services and spaces.

Skills

information literacy instruction

literature searching

knowledge syntheses

scholarly communication

research data management

librarian liaison

collaboration

self-starting

flexibility

awareness of health sciences trends

Education

MLS / Master of Library and Information Science

professional librarian experience

health sciences library experience a plus

Job description

Health Sciences Librarian

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a 0.5 FTE five-year term librarian position with the University Library. We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and flexible individual with the appropriate skills and qualifications to work collaboratively as part of our team. The appointee will serve as part of the health sciences librarian team with liaison responsibilities for the College of Pharmacy and Nutrition and will contribute to library-wide projects and priorities. The focus of the position will be on instruction and research support to students and faculty in the assigned areas.

Reporting to the Dean, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing high quality services that support teaching, learning, and research in their liaison areas including:
  • designing and delivering information literacy instruction and programming.
  • providing information services, including one-on-one consultations, on a wide variety of topics including literature searching, knowledge syntheses, scholarly communication, research data management.
  • developing high quality collections of digital and print resources in assigned disciplinary areas.

• Building collaborative relationships with campus community to advance learning and research.
• Working as part of teams across the Library to advance strategic areas such as knowledge synthesis, open scholarship, student experience, and decolonization of services, collections and spaces.

The Library is currently developing a new strategic plan to guide its work in the coming years. Each librarian at the University Library will contribute to the implementation of this new plan by working as a member of one of the library’s four divisions (Learning and Curriculum Support Division, Research Support Services Division, Collections and Discovery Division, University Archives and Special Collections Division). The assignment to a division is based on a combination of the candidate’s experience, interest, and the needs of the library.

Qualifications

An ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree or international equivalent is required for this appointment. Professional librarian experience is preferred. Experience or education related to health sciences disciplines and/or health sciences librarianship is an asset.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience and/or knowledge in providing high quality research support, such as literature searching, knowledge synthesis, scholarly communication, and research data management;
• Experience teaching and/or knowledge of effective teaching practices;
• Building and sustaining effective and collaborative professional working relationships and partnerships;
• The ability to take initiative and be a self-starter;
• Flexibility and creativity; and
• An awareness of current trends and challenges in health sciences librarianship in academic libraries.

Salary, Benefits, and Application Information

Salary bands, based on 1.0 FTE, for the 2026-2027 academic year are as follows:

• Assistant Librarian: $95,187 to $113,527
• Associate Librarian: $113,527 to $135,535
• Librarian: $135,525 to $164,879

It is anticipated that this position will be filled at the Assistant Librarian level. Starting salary will be prorated to 0.5 FTE and is calculated from the base salary with consideration given for previous librarian experience.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package:

• dental, health and extended vision care plan
• pension plan
• life insurance (compulsory and voluntary)
• academic long-term disability
• sick leave
• travel insurance
• death benefits
• employee assistance program
• professional expense allowance
• flexible health and wellness spending program

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

About Saskatoon

Saskatoon is situated along the banks of the South Saskatchewan River, on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. Saskatoon is a vibrant, livable city known for its natural beauty, friendly community, and diverse cultural and leisure offerings. Although Saskatoon is the largest urban centre in the province with a population of over 300,000 its residents enjoy short commute times and some of the lowest apartment rental and housing prices in the country.

About the University of Saskatchewan

The University of Saskatchewan is one of the top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada, and is home to world-leading research in areas of global importance, such as water and food security and infectious diseases. Guided by our University Plan: The University the World Needs, we work together across disciplines and with our communities to find creative solutions to the most pressing global challenges. USask has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 25,000.

About the University Library

As one of Canada’s leading research libraries, the University Library serves as the intellectual hub of USask, providing resources, services, and spaces that facilitate inquiry, discovery, and knowledge creation. Our Strategic Framework focuses on building scholars and decolonizing the library. The University Library is committed to developing welcoming, responsive, and accessible services and resources to support our diverse clientele, with a strategic focus on Indigenous peoples.

The University Library has a robust digital library and is physically distributed across six locations on campus to support the learning, teaching, and research communities. We are structured in four functional divisions: Collections and Discovery, Learning and Curriculum Support, Research Support Services, University Archives and Special Collections. For more information, visit the University Library website.

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, contact us for assistance.