Library Technician (Smithers)

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Smithers Campus, invites applications for a continuing full-time Library Technician: Acquisitions/Cataloguing role commencing August 3, 2026. This position will require a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. We are seeking a passionate individual who wants to join us in our goal to become the college of choice for experiential, place-based learning allowing students to learn both in the classroom and in the spectacular outdoor spaces that are so unique to this part of Canada. Salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff, Level 8: $2,273.60 biweekly plus a comprehensive benefits plan.

At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the lynchpin for our guiding principles.

We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported.

Duties: As part of the library reference team, this position performs library support involving assistance in the provision of circulation, reference, catalogue, resource and other services. In addition, this position is responsible for library acquisitions and the financial aspects involved.

Duties will include but will not be limited to the following:

• Cataloguing functions such as locating and processing catalogue material for all campuses ensuring accuracy, editing as required
• Perform acquisition tasks (i.e.: set-up/maintain bibliographic and authoritative records, order and track materials, prepare and package materials for shipping)
• Daily circulation of all print and non-print materials and inter-campus and inter-library loans
• General maintenance of the library facility in Smithers
• Reference services, bibliographic and technical instructions (i.e. use of online journal databases, library catalog, and government documents, etc.)
• Maintaining academic reserves
• Daily library system and equipment troubleshooting
• Other related duties of similar scope and complexity as required

Qualifications/Skills:  A minimum of a Library Technician diploma as well as two years of experience in an academic library with exposure to all disciplines at the first-year university level. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Colleague, e-mail)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate effectively with the public, students and other staff members
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate and meet public need and resolve complaints
• Collegial and professional with the demonstrated ability to communicate patiently and effectively with a diverse range of people and situations
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for the best practices in equity, diversity and inclusion
• Intuitive and service oriented with exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work efficiently under pressure with multiple deadlines and frequent interruptions