Associate Library Technician

We are currently seeking an Associate Library Technician to join our Library team.

The Associate Library Technician is responsible for providing a high standard of customer service oriented frontline support and circulation services ensuring the efficient operation of the Service Counter and Library Spaces with the ability to create a positive and meaningful patron experience. This role utilizes comprehensive knowledge of the Library's goals, standards, and institutional policies and procedures.

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution or combination of equivalent education, training and experience.

• Experience using an integrated library system.
• Ability to use tact and discretion with a variety of people and situations and work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated keyboarding skills, understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and experience with word processing software and file management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of library classification systems.
• Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision to establish priorities, achieve deadlines, problem solve and function well under pressure.
• Previous experience working in a public services environment.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move materials on carts.

As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.