Library Technician

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta, serving the educational needs of approximately 17,500 students in 43 schools. Every day, the staff and students of EIPS are encouraged to pursue opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. The Division prides itself on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming, up-to-date resources and practical professional learning opportunities.

**EIPS is recruiting a permanent part-time Library Technician at Vegreville Composite High.**

Vegreville Composite High serves approximately 360 students in grades 7 to 12, with 19 teaching staff and 10 support staff. The school is located in Vegreville, AB, approximately 90 kilometres east of Sherwood Park, AB.

Vegreville Composite High prepares each student to contribute fully to the community by developing responsibility, respect, and a desire for lifelong learning.
- **Commencing August 29, 2023**:

- **20 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 4 hours per day)**:

- **Open to internal and external applicants, priority will be given to permanent employees**:

- **EIPS offers a comprehensive benefit package**

**KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education and Experience**
- High School Diploma
- Library Technician Diploma (2 years) or equivalent education
- Minimum of one-year related experience

**Demonstrated Skills and Competencies**
- Strong oral and written communication skills including library advocacy
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills to support students
- Experience tracking and maintaining a library budget
- Reliability and dependability
- Comfort and competency working with personal computers and other technologies to support student learning
- Ability to respect and value all individuals with sensitivity to diversity
- Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours of students
- Ability to effectively utilize crisis intervention strategies
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work assignments
- Knowledge of general library operations along with a knowledge of various specific routines and practices that are common to all libraries.
- Knowledge of library automation systems and the ability to learn new systems and software programs
- Knowledge of computers in a networked environment
- Knowledge of website layout and design
- Knowledge of general office equipment
- Ability to operate and perform minor repairs on audio-visual equipment
- The ability to maintain consistent routines and practices with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to take direction as well as be self-motivated and work independently

**Posted On**

May 04, 2023

**Closing Date & Time**

May 09, 2023 04:00 PM MST/MDT

**Openings**

1

**Job Type**

Part Time

**Job Category**

ECE, EA and Support Staff

**Location**

Vegreville AB

**Salary**

$21.78 to $28.59

**Employment Start Date**

August 29, 2023

**Mandatory Document**
- Resume
- Cover Letter