Customer Service Technician

1 month ago


Oakville, Canada Town of Oakville Full time

Location: Woodside Branch
Employment Status: Permanent Part-Time (CUPE 5348)
Hours: 22 hours per week with ability to work all shifts - days, evenings, and weekends

**Do you have a passion for knowledge and excellent customer service skills? Oakville Public Library has seven library branches that are dedicated to serving the diverse community of Oakville. In this role, you’ll support the public, collection and library operations within a branch to provide services that strive to Inspire Oakville.**

**What you'll do**
**As a Customer Service Technician you will**:

- Deliver excellent service to customers of all ages by adhering to the AODA’s Customer Service Standard
- Provide customer service related to the circulation of materials and customer account information
- Interpret library policies during customer interactions; refer complex situations to next level staff
- Provide ‘roving’ reference and readers’ advisory services to the public, in person, by telephone and electronically; refer complex inquiries to next level staff or specialized resources
- Assist customers in accessing online and print information using all technologies including mobile devices and 3D printing
- Support and promote self-service technology by explaining and demonstrating functionality as appropriate, such as self-checkout, multi-functional printers
- Resolve situations with security gate alarm
- Process account reconciliation and cash deposits
- Identify and resolve customer service problems and complaints; report those requiring further resolution
- Process interlibrary loan requests
- Assist with collection maintenance and development work, including new books, standing orders and weeding
- Assist with branch operational activities such as compiling statistics and reports
- Promote library collections through visual merchandising and creation of reading lists for website
- Understand and promote OPL resources, programs and services
- Provide training for customers and staff as required
- Assist with orientation and training of new staff as required
- Replenish pamphlets and posters; maintain community bulletin boards
- Provide information on room rental, and act as first point of contact; assist with room set-up for programs and external bookings
- Order office supplies
- Maintain awareness of new and emerging trends in library services and programs
- Develop new skills and participate in professional development opportunities
- Participate in internal and/or external committees as required
- Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, other relevant health and safety legislation, and the Oakville Public Library’s Health & Safety Program
- Assist with other duties as assigned

**Is this a good fit for you?**
**We're looking for someone who can**:

- Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
- Communicate effectively, both written and verbal
- Utilize knowledge of print and online resources to support reference and readers’ advisory services for customers of all ages
- Perform work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
- Exercise good judgment and decision making skills
- Employ excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Employ excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a busy environment
- Demonstrate awareness of new and emerging trends in library services and programs
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Respond effectively to change
- Be flexible with work assignments and schedule; shifts include morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts
- Demonstrate experience with automated library systems

**Your experience and educational background**:

- Library and Information Technician diploma with minimum 1 year library experience or will consider an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with Symphony integrated library systems, RFID technology, 3D printers and Microsoft Office Suite would be considered an asset.

**Who are we?**
Oakville Public Library strives to fulfill our mission of cultivating discovery and creativity in every phase of life. We are focused on exceptional customer service to meet the needs of the children, youth, adults, and seniors utilizing our physical or online services. We continue to be agile in our mandate to meet the needs of the residents of Oakville.

**What's it like to work at Oakville Public Library?**
It's challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, we commit to providing access to tangible resources and programs that inspire, encourage, and provoke thought for the residents of Oakville.

A Security Clearance Check will be required for all employees and volunteers of the Oakville Public Library. Successful applicants must submit the Security Checks (d



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