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Indigenous Information Services Librarian

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Canada Cape Breton University Full time

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Please ensure you upload your resume, attach a cover letter, list of references in the correct upload area. Any other documents required please add to Additional Documents.

CBU’s Library and Cultural Resources Department is an inclusive, service-oriented team, which strives to support student success and faculty engagement. Our work is lead by the CBU Strategic Plan and Academic Plan but also the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

One of Canada’s youngest and most ambitious universities, CBU recognizes its location on Cape Breton Island as part of Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. CBU offers a comprehensive set of liberal arts, science, and professional programs and a unique commitment to community, economic development, aboriginal learning, and research into many aspects of environment and culture. Currently home to approximately 7500 students, CBU’s vision of higher education allows students to pursue diverse fields of study in programs with national reputations in final year student satisfaction, faculty-student interaction, and employability.

CBU delivers an authentic multicultural experience to all who become part of its academic community. Surrounded by pristine natural landscape, vibrant culture, and welcoming communities on Canada’s stunning east coast, CBU attracts students from more than 50 countries around the world. Our faculty bring passion to their teaching and research and we are known for our friendly and inclusive culture. Strong community involvement and a spirit of entrepreneurship enhance CBU's position in post-secondary education.
- Graduate degree from an accredited program of library, or information science, or equivalent internationally accredited program.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience as a librarian, experience and/or knowledge of the cultural/heritage sector, or combination.
- Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and/or experience of Indigenous scholarship, Indigenous information services, and Indigenous Peoples’ histories and cultures in what is now called Canada.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Mi’kmaq communities, organizations, and leadership within Mi’kma’ki.
- Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous relationality or relationship building.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- a cover letter describing the expertise of the applicant
- a complete resume
- A list of least three references.

The union affiliation of this position is with the Cape Breton University Faculty Association.

If we contact you for an interview and you are a person with a disability who requires technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance.

Cape Breton University
Human Resources Dept.
1250 Grand Lake Road
Sydney, NS B1M 1A2


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