Librarian 1 - Special Services

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

Posting No: 125378
Closing Date: December 24, 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 general direction of the Special Services Section Head Librarian, the Special Services Librarian participates in the planning, delivery, evaluation and promotion of effective and responsive library services at Millennium Library. The Special Services Librarian provides information and reader’s advisory services, , helps customers use the library’s physical and digital services, participate in programming and outreach, train and supervise staff, and assist in the maintenance of the collections.

As the Special Services Librarian, you will:

• Provide and ensure the provision of responsive and inclusive specialized information and readers’ advisory services to customers.
• Supervise the Special Services Section as required, directing the workflow, establishing priorities, handling contentious issues, etc.
• Provide orientation and on the job training to new employees, supervises and provides feedback to Information Services staff as required.
• Provide tours, user instruction sessions and staff development sessions as required.
• Participates in the planning, delivery and promotion of specialized services and programs in the Section.
• Plans, provides and ensures the provision of new and innovative programs and services to targeted communities in the Section.
• Supervises the Special Services Section as required.
• Participates in collection maintenance and selection as required.
• Contributes to public awareness of the Section by making public presentations, developing promotional materials, creating displays and responding to media requests as appropriate.
• Participates in outreach initiatives for the Section.
• Participates on system committees, manages special projects, compiles statistics and prepares reports and grant proposals as assigned.
• Performs other duties consistent with the classification, as required.

Your education and qualifications include:

1. A Master of Library & Information Sciences (MLIS) degree from an institution accredited by the American Library Association (ALA). An MLIS degree (or equivalent) obtained internationally through a formally accredited institution may also be considered.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client-centered customer service.
3. Demonstrated ability to plan and supervise the work of others and to work effectively as part of a team.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging technologies and their applications in libraries.
5. Demonstrated ability to plan and provide quality programs, tours, user instruction and make public presentations.
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of staff and customers.
7. Must possess a good general knowledge of popular literature and of a variety of subject areas as well as knowledge of current affairs and trends.
8. Must possess good planning and organizational skills.
9. Ability to effectively promote the library and its services, programs and collections.
10. Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations and procedures that are applicable to the area of work.
11. 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 candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful candidate, at their expense. To obtain Police Information Check information please visit www.winnipeg.ca/police.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position (i.e. Must be able to lift boxes and equipment weighing 20-25 pounds and set up tables and chairs in meeting rooms)
• The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training for this position.
• Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities as they relate to the qualifications of the position
• 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. 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: Section Head Librarian (Special Services)

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.