Interim Library Resources Technician

White Spot; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is looking for an Interim Library Resources Technician to oversee library operations, manage staff, and implement technologies. This role requires a two-year Library Technician diploma and experience with integrated library systems. The candidate will have supervisory experience and strong communication skills, contributing to a dynamic library environment. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered after training.

Qualifications

• Required two-year Library Technician diploma.
• Approximately 2 years of current work experience.
• Experience managing budget and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage circulation and equipment and media services.
• Supervise assigned Library staff.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies.

Skills

Management of integrated library systems

Software troubleshooting

Leadership

Budget planning

Employee training programs

Technical documentation writing

Keyboarding skills

Communication in English

Library of Congress classification knowledge

Education

Two-year Library Technician diploma

Tools

Web page creation

Microsoft Office

Unix

Job description

We are currently seeking an Interim Library Resources Technician to join our Library team.

Job Overview

Reporting to the University Librarian, this position is responsible for managing circulation and equipment and media services. Administer the integrated library system, evaluate, coordinate and implement new technologies. Supervise assigned Library staff.

Education and Experience

• Two-year Library Technician diploma required. Related computer hardware and software training, with approximately 2 years' current work experience.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and troubleshooting of an integrated library system.
• Ability to research, evaluate, implement, manage and troubleshoot software applications and hardware.
• Proven leadership abilities and supervisory training and experience in recruiting, scheduling, assigning work, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Experience planning and managing a budget.
• Experience creating, implementing and conducting employee training programs.
• Experience providing hardware and software troubleshooting and support.
• Experience writing technical and procedural documentation.
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills. Experience with web page creation, Microsoft Office and file management systems and creation of reports and statistical information. Experience with Unix preferred.
• Ability to use tact and discretion with a variety of people and situations and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Library of Congress classification system.

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During the training period start time is 7:30am to 3:00pm. After training (approximately 4months) starting time is 9:30am-5:00pm.
Breaks: 1X 30 minute unpaid meal period, 2 X 15 minutes rest periods.
Hybrid work arrangements may be available after training.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary Information

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.