Job Description

Consider Your Next Career with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Public Service!

The Ontario Public Service is one of the largest employers in the province, with a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We invite you to join our teams!

The Ministry of the Solicitor General has a focus on enhancing safety and security, infrastructure and services in institutions across the province. Consider a rewarding career in correctional services and join us in making a difference in the lives of individuals in custody and in keeping our communities safe.

We are currently seeking a Librarian to operate and maintain the correctional facility's library program as well as provide library services to meet the professional needs of staff and the leisure/therapeutic needs of inmates.

The Ministry of the Solicitor General offers a comprehensive and competitive compensation package, including:

• A defined benefit pension plan
• Maternity and parental leave top-up benefits
• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Life and disability insurance
• A progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance
• Flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including online, training and mentorship programs
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization through a wide range of career fields

The Ontario Public Service has been chosen as one of:

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
• Greater Toronto's Top 90 Employers
• Canada's Best Diversity Employers
• Canada's Greenest Employers
• Top Employers for Canadians Under 40

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

• Provide a variety of library services including organizing/maintaining the library's collection of books, periodicals and publications
• Assist users with inquiries, provide information on library stock, services and procedures, as well as deliver books to units
• Maintain a manual and/or automated circulation system
• Re-shelf or re-arrange books, prepare purchase orders, take stock, and perform minor book repairs
• Assist in the development and implementation of new library services
• Promote and align the library program with the goals of the institution
• Maintain the safety and security of the library work area
• Liaise with institutional and professional staff as well as supervise inmates using the Library
• Supervise and instruct inmates helpers working in the Library
• Other duties as required

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How do I qualify?

Specialized Knowledge and Experience

• You have demonstrated experience operating, maintaining, and providing a variety of library services
• You have knowledge of library procedures and best practices as well as experience with circulation, referencing, cataloguing, inter-library loaning, serials/publications management, and minor repairs of library materials
• You are able to understand and comply with organizational policies and procedures in order to maintain the safety and security of the library area
• You can use automated library information systems
• You are proficient with computer software applications to maintain and search for data as well as prepare correspondence and reports

Analytical, Research, and Organizational Skills

• You can perform descriptive cataloguing of library materials as well as search for books and other materials for library users
• You are able to prepare statistical reports on library activities
• You can effectively plan and manage your work

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You can maintain working relationships with staff and inmates
• You are able to clearly provide information to library users on library stock, borrowing process, inter-library loan process/services, and circulation services
• You have writing skills to prepare correspondence and maintain library stock records
• You have demonstrated tact and courtesy to respond to user requests, supervise inmate helpers, and handle behavioural issues as they arise

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent - Full Time, 160 Horner Ave, Etobicoke, Toronto Region, Vulnerable Sector Check

Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union


Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule:
3-7


Category:
Corrections and Enforcement


Posted on:
Friday, August 19, 2022

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.
• W-CL-183740/22