Librarian I

Westvancouver; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

West Vancouver Memorial Library is seeking a casual Librarian I to provide vital information services. The role involves engaging with the community through programming, reference services, and promoting library resources. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s Degree in library science and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited library school.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with e-readers and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reference and advisory services in a busy library.
• Conduct programming for various community groups.
• Assist with collection development and promotions.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reference and readers’ advisory skills

Technology usage

Education

Master’s Degree in library and information science

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation, and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive, and livable community. Our dedicated library staff deliver award-winning services delivering programs, partnerships, and amenities that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Memorial Library currently has an opening for a casual Librarian I to work on-call in the Customer and Community Experience Department. Reporting to a Supervisor of Customer and Community Experience Department, the successful candidate will be an integral member of the team responsible for providing information service in a very busy public library. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

· Reference and readers’ advisory services

· Programming for newcomers, adults and seniors

· Using technologies to meet a variety of information needs, including e-book and e-audio book access

· Assisting with collection development and creating displays to highlight collections

· Promoting the library through community liaisons, displays, tours and presentations to groups both inside and outside the library and performing other related duties, as required

The successful candidates will possess: a Master’s Degree in library and information science from an accredited school, strong customer service skills; superior communication and interpersonal skills; a passion for literature and culture; reference and readers’ advisory skills, experience with e-readers, tablets and mobile applications; the ability to work well as part of a team; and demonstrated ability to master information sources thoroughly and quickly.

Please include your availability in a cover letter or resume.

The successful candidate will be required to supply a vulnerable sector police information check and a copy of their credentials.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department and on WestNet.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) – Casual

Hours of Work:

Hours and days of work may vary (less than 25 hours per week)

Starting Rate of Pay:

$40.13 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

(This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase after certain hours.)

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

To Apply:

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply through the Career Centre; we are no longer accepting resumes via email or hard copy.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.