(1 Permanent, Part-Time 0.6)

(1 Replacement Temporary Part Time 0.6; for approximately 3 months)

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. The West Vancouver Memorial Library is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for multiple Library Assistant II opportunities. This important team member will perform a variety of collections support, clerical work, and public service functions in the Circulation Department.

Reporting to the Circulation Supervisor and working alongside a motivated team, the Library Assistant II position is responsible for providing assistance to the public at service desks; answering routine directional and informational questions from the public, providing basic technology assistance including printing, photocopying, online program registration, and room bookings*,*creating and maintaining patron accounts, processing payment transactions, sorting and shelving books and other materials into alphabetical and numerical order, and performing other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability
- Experience managing and recording payment transactions
- Strong computer skills and a positive orientation towards technology

The successful candidate will also have:



the ability to work independently and as part of a team; the ability to interact tactfully, courteously and effectively with people of all ages and other employees, completion of Grade 12 and preferably previous experience working in a busy public library setting. Familiarity with Sierra or another ILS platform is an asset. The off-desk portion of circulation work is physical, with staff moving books and materials throughout the day as well as operating and off-loading the automatic materials handing machine. Movements such as bending, reaching, lifting, gripping and pushing book trucks are involved throughout a shift.

The successful candidate will be required to supply an acceptable police information check. Please include your availability in a cover letter or resume.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status

Union (WVMEA) – Permanent, Part-Time 0.6

Union (WVMEA) – Replacement Temporary Part-Time 0.6 (for approximately 3 months)

Hours of Work

21 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay

Permanent, Part time: $27.79 per hour

Replacement Temporary Part-Time: $27.79 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually

Closing Date

11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2026

To Apply

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

5520-26-WVMEA-40 / 5520-26-WVMEA-TEMP-55

If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]

📌 Library Assistant II (West Vancouver)
🏢 District of West Vancouver
📍 West Vancouver