Library Technician

Toronto Catholic District School Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) invites applications for Library Technician within various Toronto area locations. The role supports curriculum through cataloging, material promotion, and information retrieval, with a focus on student learning and library operations.

Applicants must hold a Library Technician Diploma and be a practicing Roman Catholic. The position is unionized (CUPE Local 1328) with duties including supervision and preparation of library resources; a VSS may

Qualifications

• Two-year Library and Information Technician Diploma required; see note on nearing completion.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic verified through pastoral reference.
• Experience with library automation software, Word and Windows applications, and database management.

Responsibilities

• Display, promote and compile learning materials to support curriculum.
• Make presentations to groups of students as required.
• Supervise students in the Library Resource Centre and other locations in emergencies.
• Establish and manage an efficient administration system for the Library Resource Centre.
• Assist staff and students in locating information using print and online sources.
• Encourage reading and understanding of books and resources to promote learning.
• Classify and catalogue learning resources and maintain catalogues and inventories.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Database management

Education

Library Technician Diploma

Tools

Library automation software

Microsoft Word

Windows applications

Database management

Job description

- CUPE

Local 1328 (Office, Clerical and Technical Employees)

Vision

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 84,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 475,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations, our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is accepting applications for the position of Library Technician.

All interested applicants are welcome to apply. We are an inclusive employer.

Working period: 10 months and 10 days (last week of August to first week of July)

Positions available: various Toronto area locations

Qualifications

• A two-year Library and Information Technician Diploma is mandatory. Consideration will be given to candidates nearing successful completion of the program.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic verified through a Pastoral reference.
• Experience in library automation software, Microsoft Word and Windows applications and database management.
• Demonstrated organizational, and office management skills (i.e., electronic technology and appropriate office equipment).
• Ability to operate equipment; i.e., video camera, combination slide/television monitor, cassette duplicator, compact disc player, VCR scanners and other technological devices in a network environment.
• Some of these positions may be itinerant and reliable transportation would be required.
• Successful candidates (external applicants) will be required to provide a police reference check.

Duties

• Display, promote and compile learning materials and bibliographic sources to support and supplement curriculum programs.
• Make presentations to large and small groups of students as required.
• Supervise students in the Library Resource Centre and other locations as required in emergency situations.
• Establish and manage a competent system of administration for the Library Resource Centre that provides for efficient circulation procedures and effective use of space, time and materials.
• Work effectively with staff and students in the use of a range of information sources including print and computer databases and provide guidance in locating materials.
• Encourage an interest, appreciation and understanding in the use of books and other resources to promote learning.
• Classify and catalogue learning resources and maintain catalogue and inventory applying technological advances in accordance with established Board procedures.
• Establish the operation and maintenance of lending, renewing, reserving and recalling system for materials and equipment; institute follow-up procedures for overdue material; shelve and/or file returned materials.
• Maintain an inventory and develop a system of control for equipment and arrange for servicing where applicable.
• Process materials; i.e., install security strips, affix bar codes, spine labels, school identification, and covering; remove from circulation unused, outdated and irreparable materials.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Requirements to Apply

• Must hold a Library Technician Diploma. Consideration will be given to candidates nearing successful completion of the program.
• Pastoral Reference Letter or completion of the from a Roman Catholic Parish, indicating you are a practicing Roman Catholic (dated within the past 12 months).

This is a CUPE Local 1328 union position with a bi-weekly pay of $ 2,117.41 to $ 2,424.51 (effective September 1, 2025).

As a condition of employment with the TCDSB, successful candidates will be required to submit a current original Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) prior to commencing employment. Candidates are not advised to obtain this document prior to an offer of employment. Human Resources will advise you to complete a VSS if you are successful through the selection process and the cost of the VSS is the responsibility of the candidate.

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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