Librarian

Geosam Capital; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

16.5 public holidays

3 weeks sick days

Group insurance

Pension plan

Work-life balance

Free parking

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Overtime accrual

Dues reimbursement

CPE daycare access

Job summary

The City of Laval invites applications for a permanent position in library services, located in Laval. You will support partnerships, programs, and specialized services, coordinating staff and supervising information services.

You will develop relations with municipal services, community organizations, and other libraries, promoting the library’s products and services while participating in promotional programs and preparing reports for your supervisor.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science or information science.
• Two years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to identify, reach, and retain diverse audiences, including those distanced from library services.
• Develop, maintain partnerships with groups, organizations, institutions, and community partners.
• Knowledge of the Laval community is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on implementing programs and policies for library products and services.
• Coordinate work of staff assigned to these activities.
• Supervise documentary research, resource selection, information services, and inquiries.
• Develop partnerships with municipal services, libraries, government agencies, and community groups.
• Assist in policy development and program implementation.
• Promote library products and services and participate in promotional programs.
• Attend cross-division meetings to identify issues and resolve them.
• Prepare working documents and reports for superiors.
• Coordinate committees to propose new products, services, and procedures.

Skills

Analytical ability

Collaboration

Initiative/autonomy

Customer orientation

Results orientation

Openness to diversity

Ability to innovate / optimize

Ability to create networks

Education

Master's degree in library science or information science

Job description

STATUS: Permanent

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 4252

POSTING PERIOD: From August 31 to September 14, 2026

SALARY: Class 5 – from $76,351.73 to $100,432.27 / year

SCHEDULE: 33.75 hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to FRIDAY - 09:00 to 17:00

WORKING MODE: Hybrid

WORK LOCATION: CLSDS Management, 1200 CHOMEDEY BLVD OFFICE 950 A/S CLSDS MANAGEMENT LAVAL H7V 3Z3

The challenges that await you

Under the authority of the manager – partnerships, programs, and specialized services, you will be called upon to collaborate in the implementation of programs and policies related to the products and services offered by the library. You will coordinate the work of employees assigned to these activities. Additionally, you will supervise documentary research activities, selection of documentary resources, information services, and inquiries intended for the relevant staff.

More specifically:

• Develops and maintains partnerships, ongoing relationships with other municipal services, other libraries, government agencies, documentation centers, community organizations, institutional or others.
• Assists their superior in the development and application of policies and programs in their area of activity.
• Ensures the promotion of the library's products and services.
• Participates in the development and implementation of promotional programs to raise awareness of the products and services offered by the library.
• Participates in meetings, discussions, or gatherings with employees from other divisions to identify issues within their area of expertise and find appropriate solutions.
• Periodically writes and submits to their superior any relevant working documents and/or reports.
• Collaborates on the library's activity programming.
• Coordinates working committees to propose and develop products, services, procedures, and regulations for the library.

The ideal profile for us

• Hold a master's degree in library science and/or information science
• Have two (2) years of experience relevant to the activities described in the summary;
• Have the ability to identify, reach, and retain different audiences, particularly those distanced from library services;
• Have the ability to develop, maintain an active presence, and foster relationships with groups, organizations, institutions, and community partners;
• Know the Laval community environment (an asset).

Skills

• Analytical ability
• Collaboration
• Initiative/autonomy
• Customer orientation
• Results orientation
• Openness to diversity
• Ability to innovate / optimize
• Ability to create networks

The benefits of being part of your team

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third-largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and social benefits:

• 3 weeks of annual vacation (pro-rated for the months worked in the first year);
• 16.5 public holidays per year including several days off during the holiday season;
• 3 weeks of paid sick days at the beginning of the year;
• Comprehensive group insurance plan;
• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
• Work location easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Possibility of accumulating overtime;
• Reimbursement of professional dues;
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.

The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you need special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you receive your invitation.