Library Clerk - Chief Jimmy Bruneau High School

Location: Behchokǫ̀

Library Clerk - Chief Jimmy Bruneau High School  This job opening is limited to residents living within 25 kilometers of Behchoko.
Department Information  The Tlicho Community Services Agency is a unique organization responsible for the delivery of education, health and social services within the Tlicho region. The Tlicho Community Services Agency's vision 'Strong Like Two People' is a metaphor for the desire by community leadership to build an organization, and create programs and services that recognize the strength and importance of two cultures.
Job Information  The Library Clerk provides library services to students, school staff and community members. The position reports to the Principal and located at Chief Jimmy Bruenau High School in Edzo, the position supports literacy in T¿¿
¿ ch¿ and English, assists with research and learning, and maintains library materials and resources in accordance with TCSA and GNWT policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
Maintain the library catalogue, collections and learning resources.
Manage the borrowing, return and organization of library materials.
Assist students, staff and community members with information and resource requests.
Promote literacy and support school and community reading activities.
Maintain accurate library records and provide routine administrative support.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication, listening and customer service skills.
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn library software.
Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate records.
Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities and respond to frequent requests.
Knowledge of school resources, literacy and community services is an asset.
Key Qualifications
Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a Library Technician diploma or certificate, or equivalencies such as a diploma in office management, or administration, or completion of an educational assistant program, and/or two (2) years of experience working in a library setting, preferably in a school or educational setting.
Possess or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within a reasonable timeframe.
An acceptable criminal records check is required and must be maintained.
The ability to speak Tlicho is considered an asset.
Three (3) years of relevant work experience
All other equivalencies will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Working Conditions
Works in a school and community library serving students, staff and community members.
May work outside regular school hours to support community library services.
Experiences frequent interruptions and competing requests.
Requires regular interaction with people from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
The GNWT offers a competitive salary, an annual northern living allowance, a generous defined benefit pension plan, and health/dental benefits in addition to relocation assistance, if applicable.

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GNWT Inquiries  Inquiries Only:
Tlicho HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
NISHIKHONBUILDING, 2nd FLOOR
BOX 419
BEHCHOKONT X0E 0Y0
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More Information  Term Position  This job opening is for a 1 year Term, for the  school year.
Part-time position  This Job opening is for a Part-time position (16 hours of work per week)
Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.
Criminal Records Check  Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.
Diversity and Inclusion  The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.
Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and…