Programmer / Assistant Library Director

The Fort St. James Public Library is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to fill a one-year TERM full-time position of Programmer / Assistant Library Director while the incumbent is on medical leave. All library positions are public-facing and customer service-oriented.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate working knowledge of and adherence to all library policies and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and adaptability.
• Promote library services, programs, and events both in person and through social media.
• Assist with the processing and cataloguing of library materials.
• Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming library spaces and collections.
• Staff the circulation desk, including checking materials in and out, providing readers' advisory services, answering phones, shelving materials, and assisting patrons.
• Provide basic technology support for public computers, printing, scanning, and personal devices such as tablets, e-readers, and smartphones.
• Coordinate Interlibrary Loan services, including pickup and delivery at the Post Office and maintaining statistics.
• Manage weekly overdue notices through phone calls, emails, and invoicing.
• Plan and deliver library programming, including Story Time, After School, Summer Reading Club, Teen Night, Book Club, passive programs and seasonal events.
• Support the Library Director during annual leave by acting as Safety Officer and Privacy Officer and assisting with general operations and staff supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High-school diploma required.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have completed post-secondary education in one or more of the following areas: Library Technician Diploma or Certificate, Early Childhood Education and/or Social Work.
• Demonstrated ability to embrace change and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to resolve issues independently in the absence of the Library Director.
• Excellent oral communication, presentation and writing skills
• Capacity for physical demands, such as lifting and being on one’s feet for extended periods

Schedule:

This position is a full-time (35hrs/wk), temporary position until the return of the incumbent. The library is open Tuesday to Saturday. Evenings and weekends are required. Hours for this position:

Tuesday              11:15am-7:15pm

Wednesday       9:15am-5:15pm

Thursday             9:15am-5:15pm

Friday                   9:15am-5:15pm

Saturday             9:15am-2:15pm

Terms of Appointment:

Wages start at $33.78/hour plus 4% in lieu of vacation. After a three-month probationary period, the candidate may be eligible for vacation, extended medical and MPP benefits. Terms, conditions, and benefits of employment are subject to a Collective Agreement (CUPE 4951-03).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Fort St. James Public Library is committed to employment equity and encourages application from qualified candidates of all genders, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ identified persons.

Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

A Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance will be required for the successful candidate.

Position will remain open until filled.