Librarian (Auxiliary)

Job Number:

- J1025-0449
- Job Title:

- Librarian (Auxiliary)
- Job Type:

- Auxiliary
- Date Posted:

- October 9, 2025
- Closing Date:

- October 26, 2025
- Job Category:

- Library
- Branch/Location Office:

- Library
- City:

- Port Moody
- Province / State:

- British Columbia
- Salary Range:

- $41.35 - $44.48

The Port Moody Public Library is seeking a creative and energetic Auxiliary Librarian with a passion for customer service. Reporting to the Digital & Information Services Coordinator, the position provides reader’s advisory, reference and tech help services for all ages.

Duties and responsibilities may include: working at the library’s information (reference) desk; providing one on one instruction; assisting with programs; collection merchandizing, maintenance and development; and special project work.

Auxiliary librarians work on an on-call and as-needed basis. The position may be offered shifts from Monday to Sunday, including evenings and holidays. Preference is for applicants who are available during the day, Monday to Friday. Applicants with more limited availability may not be considered.

Basic Qualifications:

- Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA accredited program plus two years of job related experience, including experience working in a public library setting
- Knowledge of adult and children’s literature and reference resources.
- Knowledge of library information technology as it applies to public libraries in general,
- Ability to provide training in one-on-one and group settings.
- Ability to plan and present library programs for various age groups.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent customer service skills including the ability to deal with challenging patrons.
- Ability to manage projects and to handle multiple and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and to work collaboratively with others to improve services in a dynamic, collegial team environment.