Library Assistant

About the Position:

The College of the North Atlantic is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to fill the role of Library Technician II. This position is responsible for performing technical library and administrative work related to the daily operation of the College's Bay St. George Campus Library Learning Commons.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist students with various library services, including circulation and cataloguing, print and electronic resources, and reference and research support.
• Maintain records of periodicals and newspapers and compile various reports and statistics.
• Assist with the Library Learning Commons orientation.
• Utilize the SIRSI online library system and other online sources.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the library.

Merit Criteria:

• Completion of a post-secondary program in library studies (equivalencies will be considered).
• Relevant experience working in a library setting.

Assessment Criteria:

• Knowledge of library operations.
• Knowledge of computer applications and software.
• Knowledge of SIRSI – an asset.
• Client-service focused.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organizational/time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Conditions of Employment:

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

College of the North Atlantic recognizes the importance of and is committed to offering flexible work arrangements to its employees.

The successful applicant may qualify for a telework arrangement within the province, subject to eligibility criteria. Where appropriate, consideration may be given to a primarily remote, hybrid, or ad-hoc arrangement. However, as a place-based organization, candidates are expected to report to the specified work location identified in this job posting, as all positions will involve some degree of on-site work, unless otherwise indicated.

Applicant Information:

• This position is based out of Bay St. George Campus - Bown Building.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 20 months

Pay: $41,605.00-$45,827.00 per year

Work Location: In person