Full Time Library Assistant (35 hrs/wk)

Peace Wapiti Public School Division; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Extended Disability Benefit

Dental Care

Extended Health Care

Vision Benefits

Registered Pension Plan

Job summary

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) is seeking a Full-Time Library Assistant (35 hrs/wk) for Peace Wapiti Academy. Reporting to the Principal, the Library Assistant will foster a dynamic, collaborative library environment for inquiry, with unlimited accessibility, supporting learners in their personalized pursuits.

The role involves helping students and teachers access information, managing library resources, and providing research support across classrooms.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an educational setting preferred.
• Experience with library procedures, cataloguing and filing systems.
• Experience in an automated environment and in the library field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with library operations and Circulation duties.
• Support teachers and students by locating information and resources.
• Maintain and update library resources and assist with research support.

Skills

Motivated self-starter

Enjoy working with people

Excellent organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Positive professional demeanor

Courteous manners with students and/or

Punctual and reliable

Team player in busy environments

Strong work ethic

Education

Experience in educational setting

Experience with library procedures/cataloguing

Experience in automated environment/library field

Job description

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 5,900 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region. To learn more about northwestern Alberta and Working, Living and Playing in our region, please visit the Work NW Alberta website .

PEACE WAPITI ACADEMY is seeking candidates who enjoy working in a student-focused and collaborative environment. We invite applications for a Full-Time Library Assistant (35 hrs/wk).

Reporting to the Principal, the Library Assistant will be actively involved in creating an environment that is dynamic and collaborative for inquiry, with unlimited accessibility, where all learners are welcomed, engaged and supported in their personalized learning pursuits both in the library and within classrooms.

Experience

• Experience working in an educational setting is preferred
• Experience and/or training with library procedures, cataloguing and filing systems
• Experience in an automated environment and in the library field is preferred
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform the position may be considered

Competencies

• Motivated, self-starting individual
• Enjoy working with people
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• A positive and professional demeanor
• Courteous manners with students and staff
• Punctual, meticulous and reliable
• A team player who enjoys an ever-changing busy work environment
• An excellent work ethic

Duties And Responsibilities

Library

• working with students through varying formats and roles,
• act as a resource to teachers and students in obtaining information and materials,
• circulation, maintaining and updating the resources necessary for a school library, and
• providing research and resource support to students and staff at the school.

Other

• Provide support for various school needs as identified and assigned by School Administration
• Be familiar with and adhere to District Administrative Procedures that relate to the position

A current Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Check), dated within the last six months, is a condition of employment.

Terms and conditions of employment are outlined in . Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $21.28/hour to $28.02/hour.

Eligible employees may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work and family life; including Life Insurance, Extended Disability Benefit, Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Vision Benefits and a Registered Pension Plan.

All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at or by phone at [phone].