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DEPARTMENT:     New Westminster Public Library
STATUS:     Regular Full-Time
NO. OF POSITIONS:     Two
UNION:     CUPE 387
HOURS OF WORK:     35 Hours/Week (Non-Standard Work Hours)
SALARY:     $32.65 – $38.51 Per Hour

The New Westminster Public Library invites applications for two Librarian I positions. These are public service positions that involve working with customers and our community in a variety of ways, including but not limited to working at public desks, developing and implementing adult programs, participating in community events, working with partners and local organizations, and contributing to the library’s communication strategies. Successful applicants will also have collection responsibilities and other duties arising from the strategic plan or community engagement. If you are passionate about public libraries and excited by the role libraries can play in their community, we want to hear from you.

These positions will appeal to resourceful and adaptable individuals with a high level of creativity, innovation, self-direction, tact, confidentiality and the ability to work under pressure and within tight timeframes. Short listed candidates will be required to demonstrate an example of their skills, details to be provided prior to the interview.

REQUIREMENTS:

A MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited post-secondary institution.
Canadian citizenship, permanent resident or possession of valid work authorization issued by the Government of Canada.
A minimum on one year of public library work experience at the professional level.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Demonstrated awareness of current library trends in public services.
Expert computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphic design and presentation software).
A combination of knowledge and experience in designing effective marketing strategies for library programs or services.
Experience in supervising staff.
Experience in planning public events.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively in writing (including on the web and with social media), and orally (in a variety of different settings and size of audience).
Working knowledge in the use of content management and website development tools.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and work collaboratively with others.
Ability to enable and foster change.
Ability and willingness to work a varying work schedule which include days, evenings and weekends.
Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a criminal record check.
Valid BC Drivers’ License.