Library Assistant jobs in Canada

Peace Wapiti Public School Division (PWPSD) provides service to approximately 6,100 students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 in 34 schools and is one of the largest employers in the Grande Prairie/Spirit River region.

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 (32.5 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
  
  

Applications Should Include

• Completed ApplytoEducation profile
• Cover letter
• Detailed resume
• Three references with current contact information
  
  

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 $20.06/hour to $26.41 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.

We appreciate and thank you for your application; however, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. PWPSD reserves the right to check references prior to the scheduling of interviews. All questions about this opportunity should be addressed to Kellie Lewis, Director of Human Resources and Labour Relations at or by phone at (780) 831-3077.

PWPSD accepts applications for all positions online. All applicants, both internal and external, are required to create a profile and apply for career opportunities as they become available. Once you have successfully applied to a position you will receive a confirmation e-mail, and the job will be listed in your ‘Job Application Log’. If you require technical assistance registering for an account or uploading documents, please call ApplytoEducation at 1-877-900-5627.