This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario noted in the city list above. You will be required to identify the cities you are interested in applying to. Because some cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario please confirm the location using
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About the job
Work Description:
• Respond to information research and reference queries; assist library users in the use of library resources
• Catalogue and process materials using an automated library system following established protocols
• Assist in a library digitization project, sorting and preparing documents for scanning; updating in-house database
• Assist with the day to day operations of the library, i.e., book and periodical circulation, check-ins and shelving
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below or other similar tasks as assigned
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
All positions require students to be 15 years of age on the first day of employment with no age limit.
Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) on the first day of employment due to program funding.
Some positions on this job ad will require the successful candidate to undergo a general-level screening check, which includes a criminal record check, at their own expense.
Qualification Requirements:
Communication and Interpersonal skills
• You respond to client inquires ‘in person' and by phone and email using your customer service, oral and written communication skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data)
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You have familiarity or experience with library computer applications e.g., Sydney Plus; InMagic DB/Textworks library catalogue software.
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases; email and Internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents
Analytical and Organizational Skills
• You research, compile, synthesize and summarize information
• You apply knowledge of library and information organization and management principles and practices to perform a variety of library and information management activities e.g. classification, cataloguing, maintaining bibliographic databases etc.
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines