Librarian 1 - Youth Services

Department: Community Services, Library Services Division
Designated Work Location: Millennium Library (1st floor - 251 Donald Street), onsite
Position Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $2,434.67 - $2,838.62 biweekly as per the Librarian 1 Classification

Posting No: 125274
Closing Date: November 26, 2024

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits. We take pride in fostering a respectful, diverse, safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Under the direction supervision of the Children’s and Teen Section Head Librarian, the Youth Services Librarian is responsible for the planning, development, delivery, evaluation and promotion of effective responsive quality library services for families and youth at the Millennium Library. The Youth Services Librarian also provides general information and reader’s advisory services to children, young adults and adults, assists with the planning and scheduling of the work of the Section, participates in programming and outreach initiatives, assists in the maintenance and development of the collection and promotes effective responsive library services and programs.

As the Youth Services Librarian, you will:

• Provide and ensure the provision of information and reader’s advisory services to children, young adults and adults.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the delivery of children and youth services at the Millennium Library.
• Assist with maintenance and development of Youth Services collections.
• Supervise the Youth Services Section as required, directing the workflow, establishing priorities, handling contentious issues, etc.
• Participate in the planning and scheduling of work within the Section.
• Participate in the programming and outreach initiatives of the Section.
• Assist in building partnerships with other City departments, community groups and external agencies.
• Promote the library’s services & materials for young adults, children & families.
• Provide user instruction and staff development sessions.
• Participate as a member of various system committees.
• Assist in overseeing the good order of the branch facility and grounds.
• Perform other related duties consistent with the classification as assigned.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. Master’s Degree of Library and Information Sciences from an institution that has been accredited or recognized by the American Library Association (ALA).
2. Previous library experience is an asset.
3. Must possess a thorough knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, and trends and current events.
4. Must possess a broad subject knowledge and have a good general knowledge of reference materials and technologies.
5. Ability to evaluate and integrate the use of information technologies in the provision of library services.
6. Ability to plan and provide quality programs for young adults, children & families.
7. Ability to make presentations and promote library materials, services and programs to the community.
8. Ability to deal effectively with the public and staff on a problem-solving basis.
9. Ability to work as a member of a team and to maintain effective working relationships.
10. Strong planning and organizational skills.
11. A strong commitment to public service and the ability to work with a diverse patronage.
12. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
13. Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures that are applicable to the area of work.
14. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Policy.

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions of employment:

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check, with Vulnerable Sector Search, satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense.
• Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
• The successful applicant must complete job specific training required for this position as directed.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

1. Current resume and cover letter (Required).
2. Copy of Master of Library & Information Sciences (MLIS) degree.
3. Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.

*Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311.

Hours of Work: Various, evenings and weekends as required

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Position Reports To: Administrative Coordinator of Central Library Services

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.