Contract Dates: Until February 2027

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Library Services, the successful incumbent provides high quality Library & Learning Centre services as a primary point of contact for library users in person, by phone and online (e.g. email, virtual chat, video conferencing platforms).

Responsibilities

Library services

- Provides information services for Library users, including quick and in-depth reference for students, faculty, staff and community borrowers; conducts reference interviews to determine user information needs and identify relevant information sources
- Locates information by conducting searches of the online catalogue and discovery layer, specialized research databases, and other internet sources
- Provides general library orientation and information literacy one-on-one to library users including demonstrating the use of library research tools, services and software applications (e.g. learning management system,



MS Office and online booking systems)
- Performs circulation transactions using an automated integrated Library Services Platform, including registering clients, signing materials in and out, placing holds, collecting fines and payment for lost materials

Learning Centre services

- Facilitates the delivery of peer tutoring services; identifies peer tutoring requirements in each program area
- Recruits, interviews and recommends peer tutors for hiring
- Assists individual students to identify their respective tutoring needs

Technical Services and Operations

- Prepares materials for cataloguing and processing
- Maintains files, records, statistics and lists
- Processes materials for the collection
- Conducts a variety of collection maintenance duties including shelving and shifting

Other

- Promotes and markets the Library and Learning Centre services including participating in orientation days and service fairs, creating and installing virtual and physical displays, developing presentations, print and online flyers/posters, videos and social media posts
- Supports new library initiatives and services (e.g. e-Reserves, makerspace and emerging technology, copyright, open educational resources, archives and special collections)
- Participates on various Library, Learning Centre, College and external committees as assigned

Qualifications/Experience

- 2-year CAAT Library and Information Technician diploma required
- 4-year post-secondary degree, or equivalent education and work experience is an asset
- Minimum 2 years of work experience in a library in a public service environment, performing duties such as: information literacy support,



including reference and information services in a variety of subject areas, library orientation, circulation and library support/technical services; experience working in the post-secondary or similar work environment Experience providing reference and information services using online and print reference sources
- Proven customer service skills, including the ability to resolve difficult situations to reach mutually satisfactory conclusions
- Demonstrated oral and written English language communications skills
- Experience with electronic and online resources and emerging library technologies
- Computer proficiency (e.g. familiarity with Office 365, Microsoft Teams and video-conferencing platforms, cloud-based tools and software)
- Experience, knowledge and understanding of working effectively in a diverse workplace with students, staff and faculty
- Embraces and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and principles in the workplace

Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by October 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job J0926-0997. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

📌 Library Technician (Temporary Contract) (Toronto)
🏢 Centennial College
📍 Toronto