Library Technician - 40% Regular (External Posting - for ESP Casuals / Terms)

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A large educational institution in Ottawa is seeking a part-time SCHOOL LIBRARY TECHNICIAN to provide technical and public services in the library. Candidates must have a Diploma in Library and Information Technician and 1-2 years of experience. The role includes organizing library materials, performing clerical activities, and assisting students. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of library experience.
• Understanding of cataloguing and classification systems.
• Ability to perform internet searches and use research tools.
• Experience operating and maintaining library software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and public services for library operations.
• Organize, maintain, select, order, and circulate library materials.
• Perform public relations, supervisory, and clerical activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Proficiency in computer applications

Education

Diploma in Library and Information Technician

Job description

External Posting : Applications from approved casual and term ESP members and external applicants. (if you are a Regular (permanent) ESP employee please apply to the Internal posting).

About the OCDSB : The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario and offers students and parents a world of choice for learning. Our nearly 150 schools offer a wide range of programs to promote learning excellence and meet the individual needs of students parents and the community at large. Our schools are teaching communities where principals vice-principals teachers and support staff nurture student well-being and challenge students to achieve their best.

We are seeking a creative dynamic committed professional to join our team :

SCHOOL LIBRARY TECHNICIAN

Location : Riverview Alternative School

Position Status : 0.40 Regular Part-time

Work Year : 10 months per year

Hours of Work : 14 hours per week; flexible

Affiliation : OSSTF District 25 - Educational Support Professionals (ESP)

Salary Rate : $26.22 to $32.67 per hour (Level 5)

Effective : August 25 2025

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal or designate the Library Technician will provide technical and public services and perform other duties related to library operations such as organize maintain select order circulate print and non-print materials provide reference services research and prepare support materials for units of study and perform public relations supervisory and clerical activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Library and Information Technician and 1 to 2 years of library experience.
• Understandingof Cataloguing and classification systems.
• Research skills required;
• Proficiency in computer applications (word processing spreadsheets and databases) ability to perform internet searches and use research tools.
• Experience operating and maintaining library software.
• Organizational skills required to schedule classes / small groups and prioritize concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills required including writing communication skills.
• The ability to use tact judgment and diplomacy when dealing with staff students parents / volunteers.
• The ability to work in both English and French is an asset.

Application Process

Applications will be considered in accordance with the ESP Collective Agreement in the following order :

1. Applications from Regular full-time and part-time employees within ESP bargaining unit are given first consideration.(Internal Posting)

2. Applications from term and casual employees within ESP bargaining unit are given 2nd consideration. (External Posting)

3. Applications from External candidates (including Board employees that do not belong to this bargaining unit) will be considered only if applications from 1 & 2 have been exhausted.

Vacancies are posted as Internal and External. Casual and Term employees must apply to the External posting.

In accordance with the collective agreement a newly hired regular employee is not eligible to accept another position (i.e. move positions) for a period of six (6) months.

Evaluation & Assessment : Inaccordance with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Boards Administrative and Support Staff Selection Process the evaluation and assessment of candidates will be completed using the following four (4) identified areas of performance : Organizational and Management Skills Communication Interpersonal Skills and Knowledge and Practice as they relate to the duties qualifications knowledge and education outlined above.

OCDSB employees serve students colleagues families and community partners. We invite people of all abilities orientations faiths ethnicities races genders and ages to join us as we create learning and working spaces that honour the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Algonquin people and respect value and increasingly reflect the diversity of Ottawa. Your lived experience is an essential contribution to deliver the education every student deserves with dignity.

If you require accommodations at any point in the selection process please send an email to at any time.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Change Management,Access Control System,Customer Service,B2C,Civil Quality Control,Broadcast

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 26 - 32