Legislative Assembly

Posting Title- Legislative Assembly - Librarian,*Job Link updated*- Position Classification- ABC Access- Union- N/A- Work Options- Location- Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary) - Salary Range- $72,892.23 - $91,115.29 per annum + 8% vacation pay- Close Date- 11/20/2024- Job Type- Temporary (Auxiliary)- Temporary End Date- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Other Public Sector- Ministry Branch / Division- Legislative Assembly/ /Legislative Library- Job Summary**Librarian** **Competition**:LA242542 **Department**: Legislative Library **Position Type**:Auxiliary Full-Time (January 2025 - February 2026) **Salary Range**:$72,892.23 - $91,115.29 per annum + 8% vacation pay **Close Date**:Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:00pm (PDT) *** Employees of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (Assembly) provide professional non-partisan services to support the democratic institution of Parliament and its members through procedural advice, administrative support and information services. The Assembly is an autonomous employer, separate from the administrative framework of B.C. government ministries and agencies. The Legislative Library is seeking a diligent, service oriented, and collaborative individual for the auxiliary, full-time position of Librarian. Reporting to the Reference Services Manager, the Librarian supports the information and research needs of Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), caucus staff, Assembly staff, statutory offices, provincial government researchers and members of the public. The Librarian designs, develops and delivers library products, collections and services, and provides advice in the areas of reference, technical services and systems. The Librarian will work as part of a team of dedicated professionals to provide in-depth reference and information services to Members of the Legislative Assembly, their staff, and other library patrons. The Librarian in this position will also take the lead in developing and coordinating the library’s current awareness services. They will examine the needs of library clients and design current awareness products, construct intricate Boolean searches to generate customized media scans, work with a team to ensure media products are delivered in a timely manner to clients on a daily or weekly schedule, and liaise with the vendor to troubleshoot and maintain quality assurance. In addition, the Librarian will participate in outreach activities including conducting occasional library tours and orientation sessions. To be successful in this role, the Librarian must demonstrate initiative, have excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, be able to deliver high-quality information service under tight deadlines and Ibe proficient in database searching. **QUALIFICATIONS** Applicants must have: - Masters of Library Science or an equivalent program from an American Library Association-accredited institution, or equivalent international degree. Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties and qualifications. - **Career development **- We support continuing education by providing innovative, inclusive and diverse learning opportunities for growth, skill development and career advancement. - **Community, engagement and recognition** - We value teamwork, collaboration and connection. Employees have the opportunity to interact and engage through projects, committees, working groups and events. Together, we celebrate and acknowledge each other's outstanding achievements and contributions. - **Extended health benefits **- We provide eligible employees with a competitive benefits package, which includes extended health and dental, basic life insurance, an optional family funeral benefit plan, optional life insurance, optional accidental death and dismemberment, travel medical insurance, sick leave and long-term disability benefits. - **Flexible work options -** We offer remote work and flexible work arrangements for a greater work-life balance. - **Health and wellness** - We promote employee health and wellness by providing access to an employee assistance program, an in-house fitness room, secure bike storage and a reduced-cost bus pass through the BC Transit ProPASS program. We also offer an infant and family wellness room, a meditation room and a sustainable commuting and active living program that provides reimbursement for fitness and wellness activities. - **Location, location, location **— We provide employment in an architectural landmark, the Parliament Buildings, which overlooks Victoria's Inner Harbour on the edge of the downtown core, close to shops, restaurants, cafes and parks. - **Retirement benefits** - We offer a generous pension plan with the Public Service Pension Plan where contributions are made by both the employee and Legislative Assembly. This pension plan provides employees with a lifetime monthly pension when they retire. - **Vacation benefits** - We offer four weeks of annual