Resource Sharing Assistant

Position: Resource Sharing Assistant I
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Organizational Unit  University of Victoria - Library
Location  University of Victoria - Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 CA (Primary)

Posting Close Date  12 November 2026
Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.
FTE  0.57
Salary Grade  $4,215.00 - $4,348.00
Additional Posting Information  N/A
Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE and achieved as per the collective agreement, if applicable.
Classification  Hours of Work
Monday to Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Start Date  11/30/2026
End Date  11/29/2027
Employee Group  CUPE 951 - Term
# of Hires Needed  3
Category  Customer Service, Education, Training, and Library
About this Opportunity  The University of Victoria is one of Victoria's largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.
Questions about this opportunity can be directed to Nicole Herron
- Job Summary  Reporting to the Senior Manager, Access Services and Advanced Fulfillment, this position works within the Stacks Management team to accomplish daily workflows including routine library collections maintenance; all processing of physical materials; assisting other library units with departmental and collections-based tasks; assisting users with locating material and services; and large-scale weeding discarding and shifting projects. The Resource Sharing Assistant I position will become familiar with various equipment, library databases, integrated library systems (e.g., Alma), scanning equipment, creating PDFs, and using productivity software.

This position contributes to a supportive and collegial team environment in which communication, prioritization, and team-based projects are of the highest priority.
This is a physically demanding position which requires moving items approximately 10kg (22lbs) throughout the building and accessing materials at various heights. This position may be required to work varied daytime, evening, and weekend shifts to complete time-sensitive projects with hard deadlines.

Job Requirements

Experience:

This position requires a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar position in a post-secondary, library or institutional environment. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Demonstrated commitment to valuing the principles of truth, reconciliation and respect, equity diversity and inclusion, and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Demonstrated organizational skills with effective attention to detail and time management
Knowledge of library bibliographic records; familiarity with searching different libraries' catalogues to locate materials, assess holdings, and identify lending policies is an asset
Contributes to a collegial and collaborative team culture by communicating in a productive, solutions-oriented, and neutral manner
Demonstrated experience in providing customer service
Strong ability to communicate effectively with all members of the university community and the public while respecting confidentiality
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently.
Computer and software proficiency (Microsoft Office suite, web tools, Excel, databases)
Ability to organize and complete work assignments accurately and on-time while balancing competing demands
Physical endurance and ability to move library materials and remain on your feet for majority of your shift.
Specialized Knowledge/Education  …