Library Technician - 50% Term (External Posting - for ESP Casuals/Terms)

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB); Ottawa; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) invites applications for the School Library Technician position at Fielding Drive PS. This 50% term assignment runs to December 31, 2026, with 17.5 hours per week (Mon-Tue full days, Wed 7:30-11am).

The role focuses on technical and public library services, cataloguing support, and materials management, within an English/French learning environment. Under the direction of the Principal, you will organize, circulate print and non-print materials,

Qualifications

• Diploma in Library and Information Technician, and 1 to 2 years of library experience.
• Understanding of Cataloguing and classification systems.
• Research skills required;
• Proficiency in computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets and databases).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and public library services and organize materials.
• Assist with cataloguing, circulation, reference services and unit study materials.
• Support public relations, clerical duties and supervise activities.

Skills

Research skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization

English/French bilingual (asset)

Writing skills

Digital literacy

Education

Library and Information Technician diploma

Tools

Library software

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Internet research tools

Job description

External Posting - applications from approved casual and term ESP employees and external candidates. (Regular (permanent) ESP employees must 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: Fielding Drive PS

Position Status: 50% Term Assignment to December 31, 2026

Work Year: 10 months per year

Hours of Work: Monday and Tuesday (Full days); Wednesdays (7:30-11am); 17.5 hours per week

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

Salary Rate: $27.22 to $33.67 per hour (Level 5)

Effective: Immediately

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.
• Understanding of 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:

• Applications from Regular full-time and part-time employees within ESP bargaining unit are given first consideration. (Internal Posting)
• Applications from term and casual employees within ESP bargaining unit are given 2nd consideration. (External Posting)
• 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: In accordance with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's 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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

In compliance with the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board discloses that artificial intelligence (AI) technology may be used to assist our hiring team in screening or assessing applicants.

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.

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