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Library Technician - Public Services, On-Call
Reporting to the College Librarian, this position provides public services to library patrons.
Location
Castlegar
Department
Student Services
Subdepartment
Library Services
Employee Group
PPWC
Recruitment Type
Internal / External
Appointment Type
On Call
FTE
0
Hrs / Week
0
Desired Start Date
31/08/2026
Closing Date
21/08/2026
Competition #
16114
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs general circulation duties in support of the Library’s public service operations
- Shelving materials; shelf reading; producing ID cards for students and staff
- Providing general orientation, direction, and instruction to library patrons;
- Maintaining and demonstrating peripheral equipment to patrons (copiers, printers, microfilm reader, etc.)
- Assists with processing interlibrary loan requests
- Assists with processing student & staff ID card requests
- Other duties as assigned
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to work proficiently with Integrated Library System (ILS) software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, photocopying and printing
- Excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, customer service, and multi-tasking skills
Education and Experience
- Library Technician Diploma, or currently enrolled in a Library Technician program
- Library experience, preferably in an academic library
This is an on-call position (0%), commencing August 31, 2026. Salary will be Pay Grade 6, $30.76 per hour in accordance with the PPWC Collective Agreement. -
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We encourage applications from members of groups that have been or are currently marginalized on any grounds, including those enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code.
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Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada to accept a job offer. Permanent jobs are open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, unless otherwise stated in the posting. Candidates with a valid work permit may be eligible for temporary work over the duration of their work permit.
Selkirk College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply with their chronological resume (along with cover letter and supporting documentation including diplomas and transcripts) by end of day on the closing date.
📌 Library Technician - Public Services, On-Call (Castlegar)
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