Librarian 1 (Auxiliary)

We respectfully acknowledge that Burnaby Public Library is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Peoples. Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city of Burnaby. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years.

Burnaby is the third largest city in British Columbia, with excellent rapid transit links, significant parkland, and well-equipped recreational facilities. Our 250,000 residents speak 120 languages, and more than half of our culturally diverse population has a mother tongue other than English.

Our four libraries are important public spaces, meeting places and centres for discovery and dialogue, anchored by our broad and deep collections and our commitment to in-person service. Burnaby Public Library is changing to continue to meet the needs of our highly diverse community, with an increased emphasis on community-led approaches and connecting with people outside the library, a greater focus on digital literacy, and a commitment to upgrading and rethinking our public and staff spaces.

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Burnaby Public Library (BPL) invites applications from librarians interested in auxiliary work. Forward your resume and cover letter in confidence to careers@bpl.bc.ca and quote competition 2025-14.  The closing date for this posting is Wednesday June 18, 2025.

Position Title:              LIBRARIAN I (Auxiliary)

Location:                       Bob Prittie Metrotown, McGill, Cameron and Tommy Douglas Libraries

Position Summary:

Auxiliary Librarians work in a variety of roles, including public service, reference, readers’ advisory, community engagement and collection management. Auxiliary librarians work in the community and in all four library branches.  This position involves working evenings and weekends, up to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week

Duties:

• Provide welcoming, inclusive service to patrons of all ages in Burnaby’s culturally diverse community.
• Assist in the management of BPL’s deep and broad collections and help patrons to discover unique items through readers’ advisory, and online and in-branch promotion.
• Provide expert and personal reference and information services that connect patrons with the resources and information that they need. Assist patrons with technology and digital resources.
• Engage with community members to deepen BPL’s knowledge of our community, to identify barriers to library service, and to develop relevant and inclusive library services.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and other professional development activities as required.
• Act as Librarian-in-Charge when needed, which entails being responsible for library premises and supervision of other staff.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in librarianship.
• Curiosity about the needs of library patrons and community members, and passion for delivering excellent customer service. Customer service experience is a definite asset.
  Knowledge of and enthusiasm for a range of library services.
• Excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and community partners, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A commitment to apply principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism to the work.
• Sound judgement and good conflict management skills.
• Ability to speak languages other than English is a considerable asset.

Salary:                         $39.14 hourly per CUPE 2022-2024 Collective Agreement

Hours:                          Auxiliary shifts will be scheduled as required at all four branches. Shifts will include mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in Burnaby Public Library. We encourage you to apply even if you do not have all the qualifications we list here. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BPL believes that diversifying our staff will make our organization better and more reflective of the community we serve. We encourage people of all gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply.

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