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City of Ottawa

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Part time

Description

Requisition ID: 7928

Department:
Ottawa Public Library

Service:
Branch Operations

Branch:
Public Services

Employment Type: 1 or More Casual and Part Time Positions

Work Hours:
Various hours per week

Various Shifts:
Days, Evenings, Weekends

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Library

Salary Information:
$ $27.786 per hour (2023 rates of pay)

Location:
Various Locations

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Ottawa Public Library

Application Close: 03/05/2023

Important Information:

Rideau, 377 Rideau
St Laurent, 515 Côté
Vanier, 310 Pères Blancs
Rockcliff e Park, 380 Springfi eld
Sunnyside, 1049 Bank Street
Main plus InfoService, 120 Metcalfe
Greenboro, 363 Lorry Greenberg
Elmvale Acres, 1910 St. Laurent
Alta Vista, 2516 Alta Vista
Cumberland, 1599 Tenth Line
Orleans, 1705 Orleans
North Gloucester, 2036 Ogilvie
Blackburn Hamlet, 199 Glen Park

JOB SUMMARY:

Ottawa Public Library (OPL) provides accessible, innovative library and information services throughout the City of Ottawa, that meet the unique needs of diverse communities, delivered through a range of vehicles and reflecting a citizen-centred approach.

The Public Service units are responsible for the customer-centric public library activities, programs and services offered by the Library's 33 branches, mobile and digital services, to meet the needs in their catchment area.

You are responsible for carrying out the shelving and retrieval of books and other library materials and assisting with the processing of materials in the assigned branch.

You are also responsible for answering general inquiries from the public, and transitioning all other questions to relevant staff.

Work is performed within the context of the policies and framework of the Library corporate culture as embodied in the Mission Statement, Core Values, Customer Experience Principles and the Canadian Federation of Library Associations' position statements on Intellectual Freedom and Diversity and Inclusion, with particular emphasis on providing customer service excellence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Grade 9

No experience required

KNOWLEDGE:

Methods and techniques for sorting and shelving library materials according to alphabetical, Dewey Decimal or other prescribed sequence and procedures.
Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation.
General knowledge of Ottawa Public Library policies and procedures related to health and safety.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Basic computer skills
Ability to sort and organize library materials in accordance with prescribed system and procedures.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to use tact, discretion and confidentiality
Customer service skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to successfully complete all required training
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Strongly committed to quality customer service
Ability to perform routine manual or clerical tasks, and maneuver book carts and lift boxes up to 40 pounds

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Additional vacancies may occur during the competition process.

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_Alternative educational credentials combined with job-related experience, demonstrated performance, and ability may be considered in lieu of stated academic requirements

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The Ottawa Public Library provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.