Library Public Service Associate

2 months ago


Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:42626

**Company**:
The Vancouver Public Library (VPL) is the third largest public library system in Canada, with 800 staff members offering services at 21 branches across the city. VPL values a diverse workforce which represents the vibrant community we so proudly service. Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.

**Worksite**: Renfrew Branch

**Job Summary**: Working collaboratively within their team and system-wide, the incumbent creates a welcoming, patron centered experience through the delivery of responsive circulation and basic information service. Supports library programming. Understands and supports community-led approaches. Represents the Library’s vision, mission and values by demonstrating and modeling conduct that reflects the library’s policies and procedures.

**Job Requirements**:
**Education/Qualifications**:

- Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by relevant courses and/or experience.

**Experience**:

- Experience in a customer service environment. Related experience in the provision of library services preferred.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Knowledge of library methods, procedures and tools applicable to the work.
- Working knowledge of the objectives, organization, procedures, services and resources of the Library.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned duties and responsibilities.
- Excellent customer service skills.

**Affiliation**: CUPE 391
**Employment Type**: Temporary Part-Time (until July 28th, 2025)
**Salary**: $25.93 to $30.41 per hour
**Work Schedule**:
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm (7 Hours)
Saturday: 8:40am - 5:10pm (7.5 Hours)
Sunday: 8:40am - 5:10pm (7.5 Hours)

Note: Work schedules may change with reasonable notice

**Closing date: Monday, October 28th at 11:59pm**

Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ2S+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities. Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee.

Applicants must be prepared to work at any location in the VPL system. As VPL is responsible for the well-being of its patrons, a Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.



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