University Canada West is a business and technology focused, independent post-secondary institution. Our mission is to deliver programs that provide students with the applied and theoretical basis for success in the workplace and future academic endeavors. The University has two campuses: West Pender and Vancouver House and its population of international and domestic students is growing substantially. If you are a Library Technician with a strong record of excellent public service, we look forward to hearing from you!
Reporting to the Library Manager, the Library Assistant will provide circulation and reference services along with a broad range of public service support at both campuses. They will work alongside other Library Assistants, full-time Librarians, part-time librarians, and UCW Student Assistants to provide excellent service and supports to the UCW community. Our campuses are open 7 days a week and this role will support weekend services with term schedule of either Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday based on candidates’ availability.
Specific Activities and Responsibilities
Library Assistants are key members of the Library team and act as the first point of contact for student inquiries – generally related to front desk support, circulation, and basic reference transactions. Additional duties may include cataloguing, managing the payment of fines, supporting Interlibrary Loans, updating and maintaining web pages, support user statistics and reporting data, and other duties (according to the Library’s needs and the successful candidate’s interests).
Position Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Diploma from a 2-year Library Technician program is required; academic library experience preferred.
- Knowledge of cataloguing and preference for candidates with original cataloguing experience.
- Ability to see multiple tasks through completion with minimal supervision.
- Experience working with international students.
- Outstanding oral/written communication and interpersonal skills are imperative.
- A strong commitment to public service.
- Warm and calm demeanor.
This position is open to candidates with up to 2 (two) years of experience. This position will require the successful candidate to work at both campus locations including weekends (details to be determined with the candidate). Make sure to indicate in your cover letter that you can fulfill these two conditions. The annual salary range will be between $50,000-$60,000.
University Canada West is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusivity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ persons and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The University recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please include this note in your application.
Together, UCW and its staff strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. We are privileged to do this work on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓ əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓íl̓witulh/səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. We thank them for having cared for this land since time immemorial, honour their graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here and iterate our dedication to valuing the ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.
To apply, please forward your cover letter and resume to jobs@ucanwest.ca (please indicate "Application to Library Assistant position" in the subject line).