Assistant librarian
Government of Nunavut’s Culture and Heritage department based in Iqaluit, NU is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Assistant librarian. Government of Nunavut’s Culture and Heritage department focuses on preserving and promoting the territory’s rich cultural legacy. Specializing in cultural initiatives, it ensures the vitality of Nunavut’s diverse traditions through community engagement. Functioning as a guardian of cultural vibrancy, it contributes to Nunavut’s unique identity and heritage in the broader cultural landscape. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Nunavut
Department: Culture and Heritage
Community: Iqaluit
Position: Assistant librarian
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $27898.00 to $31666.00 yearly
Employment Type: Part time/Term (3 Year)
Union Status: Nunavut Employees Union
Location: Iqaluit, Nunavut
Shift: Rotating (15 hours per week)
Reference Number: 08-508187
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English and French Language
Education: Candidates should have high school diploma with grade 12 English
Experience: Candidates should have one (1) year of experience in a front-line service position
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, along with a clear Vulnerable Sector Check
- The candidates should have fluency in Inuktitut
- The candidates should possess knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut, and have experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment
- The candidates should have acceptable combinations of education and experience for consideration in this role
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to support the provision of public library services to meet the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of residents and visitors to Iqaluit
- The candidates should be able to work alongside other library staff to provide library services that play a crucial role in promoting literacy and critical awareness within the community
- The candidates should be able to process materials borrowed and returned by patrons and register new patrons using the Nunavut Public Library Services (NPLS) Integrated Library System (ILS)
- The candidates should be able to provide reference services to patrons through knowledge of the ILS, NPLS online catalog, other online library catalogs, reference, and educational software, including materials on hand
- The candidates should be able to supervise the use of public access computers, ensuring that patrons do not exceed their time limit to ensure that all patrons have a chance to use the computers
- The candidates should be able to assist patrons in the use of electronic equipment, including printers, scanners, microfilm viewers, and other devices
- The candidates should be able to perform administrative duties in maintaining the library collection and records, according to NPLS policies and record accurate statistics of reference queries and library traffic while on duty
- The candidates should be able to shelve materials correctly in the collection and participate in routine shelf-reading to ensure that the library collection is in order and assist with the annual re-registration and updating of patron records
- The candidates should be able to accept payment for lost or damaged materials, photocopies, purchased paperbacks, and issue receipts
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
IqaluitApplications@gov.nu.ca
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!