Interim Library Technician

5 days ago

Surrey, Canada Kwantlen Polytechnic University Full time

Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is more than just a place to learn; it's a university powered by the people who live and work here—students, staff, and faculty alike. As one of BC’s Top Employers, we strive to implement initiatives that will attract, support, engage, and retain KPU’s people and create an environment where all employees see themselves as contributing to student learning. Join us today and transform your future

**Competition ID**:

- 4074**Internal Closing Date**:

- June 2, 2025**External Closing Date**:

- Open Until Filled**# of Openings**:

- 1- **Salary Information**:

- 6 - BCGEU Pay Grid - $27.91 to $31.16 per hour**Employment Type**:

- Temporary Full Time**Workplace Type**:

- On-Site**Travel Frequency**:

- Occasional travel between campuses is required.**Employee Group**:

- Support Staff (BC General Employees Union)**Days of Work (BCGEU)**:

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday**Hours of Work (BCGEU)**:

- 7:00am-2:30pm**Hours per Week (BCGEU)**:

- 35We are currently seeking a Interim Library Technician to join our Library team.

**Job Overview**

To provide frontline support and circulation services at the Checkout Counter and a range of functional area duties such as financial services, inter-campus requests, orientations, reserves, serials, interlibrary loan, bookings, open education projects, social media initiatives.

**Education and Experience**
- Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution or combination of equivalent education, training and experience.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**
- Experience using an automated circulation system.
- Ability to use tact and discretion with a variety of people and situations and work in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Keyboarding skills, understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and experience with word processing software and file management systems.
- Knowledge of library classification systems
- Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision, to establish priorities, achieve deadlines, problem solve and function well under pressure
- Previous experience working in a public services environment.

**Physical ability to**:

- Move materials on carts.
- Stand for long periods of time.
- Stand on step stools and bending and reaching when shelving.
- Lift moderate to heavy weights e.g.30 to 50 pounds.
- Experience accurately creating and editing online records.

**Timings are**:
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 2:30pm (2-15 minute breaks and 1-30 minute unpaid meal break).

**Salary Information**

Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

**Total Rewards**

As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more Note: eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary if the position is temporary or part-time.

**Note to Applicants**

Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.

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