333 Dunsmuir St., British Columbia

Library Technician

BC Hydro
  • Open Date: 05/30/2025

  • Close Date: 06/08/2025

Job Summary

Source:             BC Hydro
Job Title:           Library Technician

Job Location:    Burnaby, BC, Canada V3N 4X8

Annual Salary:   $ 52,700.00 - 57,800.00

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Working for BC Hydro is meaningful. And now, the stakes have been raised as we work towards a solution to climate change while safely providing clean, affordable electricity to our customers.

We offer a healthy work life balance, training opportunities and career progression. We're proud to be ranked as one of B.C.'s Top Employers and one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers. Join us as we build an even cleaner B.C.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Duties:

* Responds to library inquiries and provides direction, advice, and instruction to library users on accessing and using information resources using the library catalogue and other applications such as subscription databases. Explains library services such as reference services, acquisitions, inter-library loan and document delivery, serials and cataloguing to patrons as required.

* Provides circulation services using the automated library circulation module to sign out, track, recall, renew, and issue overdue notices for library items. Identifies missing items and updates related records, mends library items, and shelves materials. Assists in maintaining the physical library space. Recommends resource additions to the library collection based on circulation trends and library user feedback.

* Performs a variety of acquisition duties related to the purchase of library materials including: selecting acquisition sources; ordering and receiving items from suppliers; checking and reconciling purchase orders; processing payments; and preparing purchase requisitions for approval. Documents, tracks, reconciles, and reports financial transactions and account status of purchased materials. Monitors costs through supply chain systems.

* Provides original and derived descriptive cataloguing services for all material types using prescribed cataloguing practices and standards by classifying materials and creating Machine-Readable Cataloguing (MARC) records. Conducts searches for verification of subject headings and authority records. Adds, edits, and deletes bibliographic records. Assists in identifying library print materials to be weeded from the collection and initiates annual periodical weeding project Updates catalogue records in integrated library system to reflect material removed from collection.

* Maintains print and electronic serials collection by receiving, checking in and routing periodicals, as well as analyzing and resolving issues such as missing periodicals.

* Fulfills requests for inter-library loans and document delivery requests. Searches Canadian and international academic collections, the internet, commercial databases, and publisher sites, and submits requests and payment to complete.

* Participates in outreach activities such as: assisting with book cart displays; participating in and providing input into library tours, presentations, and events; and promoting the use of library services and tools by building relationships with current and potential library users.

* As a member of the Library team, provides input into the enhancement and development of library procedures, tools and templates to streamline processes, incorporate new library standards and practices, and contribute to the effective operation of the library. Updates library procedural documents as required.

* Performs duties of a minor nature related to the above duties which do not affect the rating of the job.

Qualifications:

* Post-secondary Diploma in Library and Information Technology AND two (2) years practical experience working in a library setting.

* Experience working in a special library or archives and/or completion of archival courses considered an asset.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- A comprehensive benefits package

- A minimum of 15 paid vacation days

- A lifetime pension

- Flexible work model, depending on your role type

- Training and development courses

For more information on the benefits we offer, visit bchydro.com/benefits.

Compensation

$ 52,700.00 - 57,800.00

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online at https://app.bchydro.com/careers/current_opp.html  by June 08, 2025

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On the BC Hydro Careers site, click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job. Please be sure to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and include copies of your certifications, if applicable.

We're always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It's an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe.

We are here for our customers.

We are one team.

We include everyone.

We act with integrity and respect.

We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

We include everyone. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of visible minorities, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We are also happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the selection process and while working at BC Hydro. If you require support applying online because you are a person with a disability, please contact us at Recruitmenthelp@BCHydro.com

Flexible work model role definitions

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Our four role types identify the degree of flexibility an employee could have to work from home based on the type of work they do. The flexibility for an individual job is up to the manager for each position and the operational requirements. Employees also have the right to work full-time from the office if they prefer. All of our roles require at least some in-person time.

 

IBEW/Field – No option to work from home

Resident – Works primarily (4+ days per week) in the office.

Hybrid – May be able to work from home up to 3 days per week.

Remote – Works from home 4+ days per week