Library Assistant Vii - Vancouver, Canada - The City of Vancouver
Description
Requisition ID:38061
Company:
Vancouver Public Library
Worksite:
Terry Salman
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.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Branch Head, the Supervisor supports the day to day operation of a large branch while adhering to the Library's policies and procedures in accordance with the Library's vision, mission and values.
The Supervisor leads the clerical staff team and oversees the clerical work related to the administration of the unit and participates in developing, ensuring and sharing system wide consistent practices, particularly with respect to circulation and clerical administration.
Job Requirements:
Education/Qualifications/Experience:
- Completion of Twelfth Grade, supplemented by postsecondary level courses, such as supervision, business, computer and library technician courses.
- Significant experience in public library service, including five or more years of progressive supervisory experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to lead, coach and develop a clerical staff team; excellent teambuilding and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of VPL current trends and leading practices in areas of responsibility.
- Understanding of library services, collections, technologies and resources.
- Strong commitment to serving clients; open, pragmatic and responsive to clients and community.
- Innovative and flexible in a rapidly changing library environment with the ability to assist staff to participate in and be open to change.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to actively promote the service of the branch to the patrons and work with them to meet their needs and expectations.
Affiliation:
CUPE 391
Employment Type:
Regular Full Time
Salary:
$32.87 to $38.68 per hour
Work Schedule:
Week 1:
Tuesday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Week 2:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Week 3:
Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Week 4:
Tuesday to Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Note:
Work schedules may change with reasonable notice
Closing date:
Monday, March 13th, 2023 at 11:59pm
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, LGBTQ+, 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.
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