Library Technician - Public Services - On-call

The Opportunity

Enjoy working with information and helping people?
We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented and approachable. As a Library Technician, you’ll support students, faculty, and staff by helping them find what they need and by keeping our library organized and welcoming.
Apply today and join a team that values collaboration and care.

WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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WHAT IT TAKES

• A sound working knowledge of:
  • standard library techniques, vocabulary and organization, including Library of Congress Classification and bibliographic conventions, and student-oriented service delivery.
  • various types of media equipment and software used in post-secondary education.

• A familiarity with automated circulation systems and the ability to interpret, monitor and contribute to library procedures, policies and systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills including written and verbal fluency in the English language.
• A demonstrated ability to:
  • speak effectively to small groups in both informal and formal settings.
  • deliver training and presentations to students, faculty and the public on media equipment and software used in post-secondary education.
  • troubleshoot media equipment, computers, printers, and multi-functional devices.

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Additional Information

• This temporary On-call position is available starting January 26, 2026.
• This position will require working at both the Coquitlam and New Westminster campus libraries.
• Hours of work are subject to possible weekdays, weekends, morning and evening shifts, up to 7 hours a day, with shifts ranging from 8 am to 9 pm, Mondays to Fridays, and 9 am to 5 pm on Saturdays.
• This position is required to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs
• Shift days and times may change depending on operational needs
• Douglas College is committed to supporting a healthy work/life balance for employees.