Library Technician (25:061)

Northern Lights College; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college is seeking a Library Technician for a temporary position until December 2026. The role includes managing library materials, providing services, and requires a Library and Information Technology Diploma along with relevant experience. We encourage diverse applicants to enhance our campus community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years related experience preferred.
• Training and experience in RDA Cataloguing plus SITKA Evergreen ILS experience preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Classifying and organizing the College-wide library collection.
• Ordering and receiving library materials for all campus libraries.
• Providing campus library services and maintaining the integrated library system.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Use Internet and Electronic Resources

Education

Library and Information Technology Diploma

Tools

Integrated Library System

Job description

Term of App't: Temp Vacancy until December 2026 (35 hrs/wk)

Start date: Immediately

Reporting to: Director of Student Services

Salary:	UNDER REVIEW - Classification 10, $27.96 - $28.83 per hour, as per BCGEU Support Collective Agreement. Temporary employees are provided an additional $0.58/hour in lieu of benefits, and 6% vacation pay, for all regular hours worked.
Description:	Under the direction of the Director of Student Services, the Library Technician is responsible for classifying and organizing the College-wide library collection (physical and electronic) and maintaining the College-wide integrated library system. Duties include ordering and receiving library materials for all campus libraries, verifying accuracy of invoices in order to reconcile monthly VISA statements, communication with library vendors in the acquisition of library materials, and provide campus library services. Hours of work will be M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (35 hours per week). *Please note - this position is backfilling a current temporary vacancy until return of incumbent December 2026.
Qualifications:	Required: Recognized Library and Information Technology Diploma program is required. Preference will be given to someone with a diploma and a minimum of 2-3 years related experience. The ideal candidate would have training and experience in RDA Cataloguing plus SITKA Evergreen ILS experience. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, combined with a demonstrated ability to use tact and discretion while working in a public service environment, are essential. This person must be able to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team, demonstrate attention to detail, establish priorities, and achieve deadlines. Knowledge of information services technology including the ability to use the internet and standard electronic reference resources, as well as experience using an integrated library system, cataloguing and acquisition is preferred. A combination of education and experience may be considered.

To support employment equity and diversity in the workplace, we encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who may contribute to diversity at Northern Lights College.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous Peoples' representation throughout the institution and encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous--First Nation, Metis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resume.