Research Librarian

4 months ago

Toronto, Canada Legislative Assembly of Ontario Full time

**(This Temporary Full Time Opportunity is available for up to sixteen (16) months)**

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey to shape the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly, with innovation and excellence in parliamentary operations? At the Office of the Assembly, we're not just supporting Parliament; we’re a dynamic team dedicated to driving change and making an impact every day.

At the heart of our mission is to provide non-partisan administrative and procedural services to all MPPs, along with operational support for the daily activities of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. Our success is intricately tied to the strength and diversity of our staff, as we champion our core values: integrity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and excellence.

**What You’ll Do**:
**You’ll act with integrity to**:

- Provide confidential, non-partisan reference services to Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) and their staff, Legislative Committees and staff of the Legislative Assembly and prepare clear, concise, and accessible written responses to reference questions
- Conduct research in public policy areas such as public administration, finance, labour, municipal finance, and lotteries and gaming
- Act as a resource for the Library’s print and digital collections, providing training and guidance on core research tools and strategies
- Contribute to the production and development of web-based publications and resources for core clients
- Demonstrate sound judgement, tact, discretion, and sensitivity to the political environment, often under situations of considerable pressure

**You’ll support our collaboration as you**:

- Work daily with a team of Librarians, Library Technicians, and Research Officers to provide tailored information services and products

**How You Qualify**:
**You demonstrate excellence through your**:

- Master’s Degree in Library or Information studies (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited library/information school
- Minimum of 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a government or special library environment
- Experience working with legislation, parliamentary papers and government information
- Knowledge of Ontario and Canadian politics and legislative and governmental structures and processes
- Experience working with LibGuides, Alma and Primo VE
- An undergraduate or graduate degree in political science, public policy, or economics (would be an asset)
- Experience in mapping and GIS (would be an asset)
- Proficiency in French (would be an asset)

**Here’s what awaits you**:

- A dynamic, unique work environment
- A team of dedicated professionals
- Support for your career through training and development
- Access to an employee and family assistance program

If you’re ambitious, passionate, and ready to make your mark, seize the opportunity by selecting “” at the bottom of the page.

Join us in shaping the future of Ontario's Legislative Assembly. Your journey starts here

While we appreciate your interest in obtaining employment with the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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