Casual Library Assistants – Nanaimo Branches

Job Description:

Light the Way with VIRL

At Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL), we believe libraries strengthen communities by supporting learning, connection, and belonging. Every day, our staff help people access information, build skills, and discover new opportunities. Together, we are proud to Light the Way for the communities we serve.

The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) is seeking applicants for Casual-on-Call Library Assistants to support our Nanaimo North, Nanaimo Wellington, and Nanaimo Harbourfront branches. Full availability across all these branches is not required, you may select the branches in this group where you are available to work.

We’re hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, November 26th, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Nanaimo Wellington Branch.

📍 Location: Nanaimo Wellington Branch (6250 Hammond Bay Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5N3)
⏰ Date/Time: November 26th, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

No appointment needed — just drop in to meet our team, learn more about available opportunities, and apply in person.

The Library Assistant performs duties to provide customers with access to library services which are carried out under the supervision of the Circulation Supervisor and within the regional library’s policies, procedures, standards and resources. These duties can include tasks related to circulation, information service, computer support, facility appearance, equipment maintenance, and promotional and programming activities. The Library Manager is responsible for all the activities in the branch. All duties and responsibilities are directly aligned with the Mission, Vision and Values and Strategic Plan of the Vancouver Island Regional Library.

Required Education & Experience:

• Grade 12 Graduation (Dogwood Diploma or equivalent).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work with the public (all ages).
• Working knowledge of books and print and online informational material.
• Basic knowledge of information services technology, including the ability to use the Internet and standard electronic references resource.
• Basic knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, applications software and interfaces.

Any incumbents are required to satisfactorily complete a Criminal Record Check (Working with Children & Vulnerable Adults.)

This is a CUPE Unionized position with a starting wage of $26.94 per hour.

This posting closes on Friday, November 26th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

VIRL thanks all applicants for their interest in working with us however only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly.

Why VIRL

acknowledges that it operates on the traditional territories of the 53 First Nations within its service area, who are members of the Coast Salish, Haida, Nuu-chah-nulth, Kwakwaka’wakw, and Nuxálk peoples. VIRL honours its relationships with these Nations and with all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who reside in the region.

VIRL is one of the largest regional library systems in Canada, serving both rapidly growing urban centres and some of the most rural and remote communities in the country. Working in partnership with 38 local governments across a 42,000 km² service area, VIRL is committed to supporting livability, affordability, accessibility, literacy, lifelong learning, and community connection throughout the region.

At VIRL, we are committed to building a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking organizational culture where employees are supported to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.