Medical Librarian, Library Services Victoria , BC

Description

Island Health is looking for a Medical Librarian, Library Services to join our growing team!

Responsible for the organization, administration and operation of library service for all Island Health Facilities, the Medical Librarian, Library Services collects, organizes, maintains and facilitates the location and access of information resources.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle; and a Valid BC Driver's License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

A level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's degree in library or information science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program, and three (3) years recent related experience. Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences desirable.

Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, superiors, physicians, management, and staff.
  • Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form
  • Work independently and effectively with others in a team-based organization
  • Utilize sound judgment
  • Possess collaborative problem solving and dispute resolution skills
  • Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities
  • Ability to undertake research and/or analysis of concepts or assigned projects
  • Utilize multiple computer software programs including electronic mail to optimize the efficiency of the service
  • Function effectively in an environment characterized by change
  • Physically able to perform the duties of the position

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Why work with Island Health?

Island Health offers health care services to more than 850,000 residents of Vancouver Island and adjacent coastal communities through hospitals, clinics, health centres, community-based health units, long-term care and assisted living facilities. As the largest employer on Vancouver Island, we employ 27,000 employees and 2,400 physician partners, as well as hosting more than 2,500 volunteers.

We believe that our values guide our actions and relationships, shaping how we make decisions and plan for the future. At Island Health, C.A.R.E. guides everything we do:

  • Courage: To do the right thing – to change, innovate and grow.
  • Aspire: To the highest degree of quality and safety.
  • Respect: To value each individual and bring trust to every relationship.
  • Empathy: To give the kind of care we would want for our loved ones.

Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BC Top Employer (2024). Employees may be eligible for exceptional employer-paid benefit packages including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability and an extensive extended health plan, as well as vacation, leave, and municipal pension benefits.

Our Commitment

Island Health offers programs and services on the unceded and traditional territories of the Coast Salish, Nuu-chah-nulth and Kwakwaka'wakw Peoples.

As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous-specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at indigenousemployment@islandhealth.ca

About Vancouver Island

Live, work and play! Surrounded by ocean, Vancouver Islanders enjoy the best year-round climate in Canada, with warm summers and mild winters. Imagine skiing, golfing and scuba diving all on the same day! The relaxed pace, easy access to outdoor activities, and an abundance of art, music, theatre and festivals ensure that there is something for everyone.

Whatever the lifestyle you are looking for, we have it here.

Vaccination Notification

To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination before the commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Compensation

$33.79 - $48.57 per hour

Closes: 24 May, 2024

Island Health
Victoria , BC