Library Assistant - Casual​/On Call

Overview

LIBRARY ASSISTANT II (Casual On-Call)

Coquitlam School District invites applications for an on-call casual Library Assistant II. We are the third largest school district in the province, located within a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver, with a population of about 34,000 students and approximately 4,400 teaching, administrative, managerial and support staff.

• Provide support services in the school library, including cataloguing and classifying a variety of library items (print and non-print materials) and processing items with security features.
• Circulate library materials using the automated system; perform shelving and shelf reading; maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Answer questions and assist staff and students; assist in the supervision of the library and library computer lab.
• Follow up on overdue items and perform clerical duties pertaining to the library and other related tasks as instructed by the teacher-librarian(s).

• A two-year diploma in Library Technology from a recognized college/institution or equivalent training and experience, including a minimum of three credit courses in library technology.
• Able to multi-task and interact with students, parents, teachers, support staff and administration.
• Type a minimum of 40 wpm.

We offer $30.64 per hour plus 16% in lieu of benefits. Successful candidates must be available Monday through Friday while school is in session for on-call casual work and must complete two criminal record checks prior to confirmation of hiring.

We appreciate your interest, but regret that only those candidates selected for testing will be contacted.

SD43 (Coquitlam) values diversity in the workplace and strives to honor each person’s unique lived experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds, cultures, races, abilities and intersectionality.