Richmond Hill

Library Technician


PayCompetitive
LocationRichmond Hill/Ontario
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 2493

      Library Technician

      Posting Id 2493
      Department Library
      Location RHPL - Central
      Schedule Monday to Friday
      Employee Group RHPL CUPE
      Rate of Pay $31.82 - $37.82 Hourly
      Job Type Temporary Part Time - Contract
      Contract Length/End Date 6 months
      Replacement/New Position Replacement
      Posting Type Internal and External
      Posting Date 03/22/2024
      Application Deadline 04/05/2024

      Position Summary

      Library Technician - Community Engagement

      Responsible for supporting the implementation and facilitation of community-centric engagement activities, with a specific focus on facilitating the Visiting Library Service. This includes arranging the selection and delivery of materials to homebound residents in Richmond Hill, and coordinating new VLS customer registrations as the main point of contact for the service.

      Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Successful applicants will be reimbursed for expenses associated with use of their personal vehicle for Library business

      Key Duties and Responsibilities

      • Prepares, implements and delivers programming activities, outreach services, and special events.
      • Ensures the appropriate set-up of program registrations in systems, where necessary.
      • Ensures all logistics are secured for programming, outreach and events, including assembling, organizing, maintaining and ensuring the distribution of required materials/kits and completing room set-up. May be required to purchase materials, within predetermined budget, for workshops, programs, outreach activities and events.
      • If not facilitating the program, activity or event, may attend as a support assisting with smooth implementation.
      • Takes an active role in the promotion of programming and outreach activities.
      • Provides feedback to Community Engagement Librarians on the programming and outreach activities, customer feedback, making recommendations on changes or improvements.

      Education and Experience

      • Library Technician Diploma required
      • Early Childhood Education, Adult Education, or other related courses considered an asset
      • A minimum of two years of recent relevant experience

      Required Skills/Knowledge

      • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
      • Commitment to excellent customer service
      • Demonstrated effective written and oral communications skills
      • Good interpersonal skills
      • Exhibited strong problem-solving skills
      • Demonstrated ability to perform detail oriented tasks, follow direction and procedures
      • Demonstrated knowledge and ability to complete cataloguing activities
      • Ability to work flexible hours

      Richmond Hill Public Library Values

      • Accessibility
      • Accountability
      • Diversity
      • Innovation
      • Intellectual Freedom
      • Literacy and Lifelong Learning
      • Respect

      About Richmond Hill Public Library

      Richmond Hill Public Library is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.

      This position may be relocated to another location in the future to meet service needs for the community. All applicants should understand that the ability to work at any library location is a requirement of this position.

      The Library will require a current Vulnerable Sector Screening from the successful applicant as a condition of employment.

      Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees ’ link on the City’s Careers Page .

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