Library Assistant VII - Vancouver, Canada - City of Vancouver

Description

Library Assistant VII - Branch SupervisorRequisition ID: 40802

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: Terry Salman Branch, Kitsilano Branch, and Oakridge Branch

NOTE: This is one job posting with multiple positions; therefore, please submit one application only. In your cover letter, please refer to which schedule(s) you are interested in.

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:
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must possess the Education/Qualifications and Experience listed below in order to be deemed as meeting minimum qualifications. Please ensure these minimum qualifications are clearly listed in your application. Note that this does not guarantee being shortlisted.

For Library Assistant VII, "successful supervisory experience" equates to 3 years of supervisory experience.

Education/Qualifications:
Completion of Twelfth Grade, supplemented by post-secondary level courses, such as supervision, business, computer and library technician courses.

Experience:
Five years of public library experience, including successful supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of non-professional library methods, procedures and library tools applicable to the work.

Ability to lead, coach and develop a clerical staff team; excellent team-building and leadership skills.

Considerable knowledge of VPL current trends and leading practices in areas of responsibility.

Ability to learn new technologies, applications & software, processes and skills.

Thorough knowledge Understanding of library services, collections, technologies and resources.

Thorough understanding of the relationship between non-professional and professional tasks.

Ability to plan, schedule, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of a large group of non-professional subordinates.

Ability to participate in the planning of library programs and projects.

Ability to participate in the recruitment and selection of clerical staff, and to train and develop them.

Ability to perform a wide variety of non-professional library duties independently and to plan, initiate and monitor work schedules with minimal supervision.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff of outside agencies.

Ability to develop and implement new or revised work methods and procedures and to make decisions in light of established precedents.

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:
Schedule 1 – Terry Salman Branch
Week 1: Tuesday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; EDO on Saturday
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

Schedule 2 – Kitsilano Branch
Week 1: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Week 2: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, Sunday 8:30am – 5:00pm
Week 3: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm; EDO on Friday
Week 4: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Schedule 3 – Oakridge Branch
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, with an alternate working day on a Sunday rather than the Friday

Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice

Closing date: Monday, March 25th, 2024 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.

The Vancouver Public Library's COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination against COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the Library deem it necessary to re-introduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.

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