Job Summary
Job Title: Librarian
Req ID: 26542
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 04/22/2025
*An updated resume and cover letter are required*
1 Temporary Full-Time position, up to 1 year, 35 hours per week at the Hazel McCallion Central Library, Children, Youth and Popular Collections
Job Summary
To provide professional research, reference, and consultation services for the Library and users. In the absence of more senior staff is responsible for daily operations of library location and/or department.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide reference and readers’ advisory
- Participate in supervision, scheduling, training, and/or evaluation
- In the absence of more senior staff, is responsible for the department and/or library location, including supervision of staff, facility, and health and safety
- Provides circulation services including cash handling
- Coordinate, plan, and conduct programs, class visits, tours, and outreach
- Liaise with local schools and community agencies
- Prepare payroll, attendance, and financial records
- Coordinate and perform collection maintenance duties
- Coordinate and perform duties such as, inventories, supplies, financial records, holds, art exhibits, displays and room bookings
- Participate on system-wide task teams and/or special projects or events
- Prepare reports and statistics
- Responsible for fostering a positive and respectful workplace
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Library/Information Studies from an institution accredited by the American Library Association
- Must have a sound working knowledge of librarianship
- Experience in working with children and youth and/or expertise in one or more subject specialties is an asset
- Ability to lead others
- Professional knowledge in the use of library electronic resources
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective interpersonal skills are essential in dealing with the staff and public
- Effective written and oral skills in English are essential• Demonstrated keyboarding ability
- Ability to identify process improvements and efficiencies, and lead implementation of changes
- Computer skills are required in relevant software
- Lifting is involved
- Hours of work to include evenings and Saturdays
- Sunday work may be required
Please note: This is a bargaining unit position. CUPE Local 1989 members will be given consideration for this vacancy, as per the collective agreement, followed by all other employees.
Prospective applicants should consult article 16.05 of the Collective Agreement under job postings.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $38.32 - $46.18
Grade: T5
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Hazel McCallion Central Library
Organization Unit: CMS/Library Child Youth Popular Collect
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Mississauga Library , Central Library & Community Dev
Non-Union/Union: CUPE
Applicants applying to this posting may be considered for the same position(s) should another vacancy occur within six months from the date of this posting, unless the requirement to repost is expressed differently in a Collective Agreement.
If you are selected for an interview and your proposed transfer or promotion results in a real or perceived conflict of interest in relation to the Employment of Relatives Corporate Policy and Procedure, you must notify the Human Resources Representative as soon as possible.
If you are selected for an interview you are expected to disclose all current positions held in the City, whether full time or part time.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
Compensation
How To Apply
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