Summary
Description
Librarian
Competition: LA242542
Department: Legislative Library
Position Type: Auxiliary Full-Time (January 2025 – February 2026)
Salary Range: $72,892.23 – $91,115.29 per annum + 8% vacation pay
Close Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00pm (PDT)
POSITION SUMMARY
Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies.
The Legislative Library is seeking a diligent, service oriented, and collaborative individual for the auxiliary, full-time position of Librarian.
Reporting to the Reference Services Manager, the Librarian supports the information and research needs of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), caucus staff, Assembly staff, statutory offices, provincial government researchers and members of the public. The Librarian designs, develops and delivers library products, collections and services, and provides advice in the areas of reference, technical services and systems.
The Librarian will work as part of a team of dedicated professionals to provide in-depth reference and information services to Members of the Legislative Assembly, their staff, and other library patrons. The Librarian in this position will also take the lead in developing and coordinating the library’s current awareness services. They will examine the needs of library clients and design current awareness products, construct intricate Boolean searches to generate customized media scans, work with a team to ensure media products are delivered in a timely manner to clients on a daily or weekly schedule, and liaise with the vendor to troubleshoot and maintain quality assurance. In addition, the Librarian will participate in outreach activities including conducting occasional library tours and orientation sessions.
To be successful in this role, the Librarian must demonstrate initiative, have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, be able to deliver high-quality information service under tight deadlines and Ibe proficient in database searching.
Preference may be given to candidates with any of the following: experience with reference and research services in an academic or government library, and/or experience working with legislation and government information.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have:
- Masters of Library Science or an equivalent program from an American Library Association-accredited institution, or equivalent international degree.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications.
- Career development – We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement.
- Community, engagement and recognition – We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other’s outstanding achievements and contributions.
- Extended health benefits – We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible work options – We offer remote work and flexible work arrangements for a greater work-life balance.
- Health and wellness – We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities.
- Location, location, location — We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria’s Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks.
- Retirement benefits – We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire.
- Vacation benefits – We offer four weeks of annual vacation time to start, or 8 percent vacation pay.
For more information about our organization, go to https://www.leg.bc.ca/learn-about-us/working-here.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit cover letter and résumé through Job Postings | Legislative Assembly of BC by 12:00pm (PDT) on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. For questions please email human.resources@leg.bc.ca.
Note:
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from members of communities that are disadvantaged on any grounds under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, people of all genders and sexualities and people with disabilities.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment, assessment, and selection processes. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please contact human.resources@leg.bc.ca.
We would like to thank everyone in advance for applying as only those shortlisted will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and/or auxiliary positions may be considered for future conversion to regular status. Lesser qualified applicants may be under-implemented or appointed at a lower classification. A Criminal Record Check (CRC) will be required as a condition of employment.
All positions at the Legislative Assembly require applicants to be at least 16 years old and eligible to work in Canada. You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to accept a permanent job offer. If you have a valid temporary work permit, you may be eligible for temporary (auxiliary) work, but only until your work permit expires or is renewed.
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Human Resources
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
E-mail: careers@leg.bc.ca | Telephone: 250-387-5532 | Web: www.leg.bc.ca
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