Student Assistant, Health Sciences Library

Student Assistant, Health Sciences Library

Unit:

Health Sciences Library

$17.60/hour

Location:

Sudbury or Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

Term:

Existing Vacancy:

Yes

Number of Positions:

10

Closing Date:

Who is eligible? Post-secondary students, who are enrolled in a recognized college or university with Canadian accreditation for the upcoming  academic year.

Reporting to the Director, Health Sciences Library and Data Stewardship, under the guidance of the Team Leader, the Student Assistant is responsible for working at the Health Sciences Library’s Information Desk during business hours.

Tasks may include but are not limited to the following:

• Open and close the library as applicable.
• Circulate library materials (reserves, equipment, interlibrary loans).
• Prepare equipment for loan.
• Maintain materials on library shelves.
• Provide general assistance to users at our Information Desk, on the phone, and via our online chat service.
• Process and shelve new library materials.
• Replace faded spine labels.
• Restock copier/printer paper and office supplies.
• Inventory library materials.
• Tidy public and shared staff spaces.
• Input statistics.
• Process payments for printing services.
• Ensure a safe and quiet study environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Completion of secondary school and enrollment in post-secondary institution

• Point of Sale (POS) experience is an asset.
• Word processing and internet searching skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Positive attitude and effective communicator.
• Commitment to work assigned shifts (
  * shifts are scheduled around classes).

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbally, written and comprehension)
• French/Indigenous language skills would be considered asset

Ten (10) open positions – Five (5) at each location.

NOSM University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, or require an accessible version this posting, please contact Human Resources via email at

NOSM University invites applications from all qualified individuals. NOSM University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

NOSM University does not use AI in our hiring process.

NOSM University needs to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applications need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:

“I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.”

“I am not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada but I am legally eligible to work in Canada.”

“I am not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.”

While all responses are appreciated and will be handled with the strictest confidence, only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

NOSM University is a non-profit organization.
Charitable Registration:  RR0001