City of Vancouver
Library Public Service Associate
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Job Description
- Req#: 42401
- Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by relevant courses and/or experience.
- Experience in a customer service environment. Related experience in the provision of library services preferred.
- Knowledge of library methods, procedures and tools applicable to the work.
- Working knowledge of the objectives, organization, procedures, services and resources of the Library.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Job Title: Library Public Service Associate
Requisition ID: 42401
Company: The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the third largest public library system in Canada, with 800 staff members offering services at 21 branches across the city. VPL values a diverse workforce which represents the vibrant community we so proudly service. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
Worksite: Kitsilano BranchJob Summary: Working collaboratively within their team and system-wide, the incumbent creates a welcoming, patron-centered experience through the delivery of responsive circulation and basic information service. Supports library programming. Understands and supports community-led approaches. Represents the Library’s vision, mission and values by demonstrating and modeling conduct that reflects the library’s policies and procedures.
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Affiliation: CUPE 391
Employment Type: Posted Part-Time
Salary: $25.93 to $30.41 per hour
Work Schedule:Thursday: 11:40am – 8:10pm
Friday: 11:10am – 6:10pm
Sunday: 8:40am – 5:10pm
Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice.Closing date: Monday, October 21st, at 11:59pm
While the Library thanks you in advance, only those candidates being considered will be contacted.
Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2S+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities. Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee.
Applicants must be prepared to work at any location in the VPL system. As VPL is responsible for the well-being of its patrons, a Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
About the company
Vancouver (/vænˈkuːvər/ van-KOO-vər) is a major city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.
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