Casual Library Technician

Casual Library Technician

C.U.P.E. 2357

*If you are a current OCSB employee, you must use your OCSB ATE account to apply to this vacancy.*

Why Work With The Ottawa Catholic School Board: The OCSB proudly serves over 50,000 students across 90+ work locations. We offer an education that respects all faiths' universal values and is grounded in Catholic principles. We foster innovation to inspire Deep Learning so that all can realize their full potential. We offer a collaborative work environment, fulfilling careers, and the opportunity to make a difference in our students' lives.

The OCSB is committed to equitable hiring, employment and promotion practices and is dedicated to an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our communities. The OCSB is actively seeking applications from Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized people, persons with disabilities, people from gender diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, as well as individuals who can contribute to continuous diversification of ideas.

The Ottawa Catholic School Board acknowledges that the land on which our schools are located is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnabek Peoples. We extend our respect to all First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples for their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

The OCSB is currently seeking a Library Technician. The possible work addresses for this position can be found in our .

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Principal, the Library Technician:

• Operates the school Learning Commons and provides services in an automated/digital environment to meet the needs of staff and students;

• Promotes authors, books, literacy, technology and holds special events;

• Performs administrative functions associated with the Learning Commons and/or school;

• Coordinates volunteers’ activities;

• Performs other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in relevant field (i.e. Library Technician, Information Science, etc);
• 2 years of related experience;
• Expertise with Insignia (or similar library software systems), Google Suite, Computer hardware and software, mobile technology, various AV equipment;
• Comfortable learning and promoting new technologies (3D printing, robotics, coding, Cricut, etc.);
• Positive team player and ability to work independently;
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills;
• Individuals who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered;
• The use of a personal vehicle may be required.

Status: Casual Library Technicians must be available to work on call during regular school hours.

Annual (or Hourly) Salary: Hourly wage of $32.64 plus 4% in lieu of vacation.

Locations: Various schools

How to Apply: All applications for the position must be submitted through Apply to Education. If you are currently an OCSB Employee, please submit your application via your OCSB ATE account. Failure to complete this information may impact your eligibility to be considered.

If you are currently not an OCSB employee, at the completion of a successful interview, you will be required to provide an Original Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector dated within the last 6 months.

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AI may be utilized throughout the selection and recruitment process.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) , if you require accommodations at any time throughout the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department via email at OR prior to the posting closing date so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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