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

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is seeking a Library Technician for a 50% term assignment at Fielding Drive PS. The role runs 10 months per year with 17.5 hours per week, beginning immediately.

The position is within the ESP bargaining unit (OSSTF District 25) and pays $27.22–$33.67 per hour. Under supervision, the Library Technician will provide technical and public library services, manage print and non‑print materials, offer reference support, assist with study materials, and handle

Qualifications

• Diploma in Library and Information Technician with 1–2 years of library experience.
• Understanding of cataloguing and classification systems.
• Research skills required.
• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; able to perform internet searches and use research tools.
• Experience operating and maintaining library software.
• Organizational skills to schedule classes and manage concurrent tasks and deadlines.
• Interpersonal and communication skills; written communication.
• Ability to work in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and public services and perform duties related to library operations.
• Organize, maintain, select, order, circulate print and non‑print materials.
• Provide reference services and research support for units of study.
• Prepare materials for lessons and assessments.
• Perform public relations, supervisory and clerical activities.

Skills

Cataloguing

Research skills

Computer skills

Library software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

Diploma in Library and Information Technician

Tools

Library software

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)

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

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment

In compliance with theWorking for Workers Four Act, 2024, the Ottawa-Carleton DistrictSchool 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 [e-mail] at any time.

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