Job Description

About the County

"Bold and beautiful Bruce County ... a healthy, caring community of prosperity and innovation."

The journey to an ever better Bruce County will be marked by exploration, inquiry and discovery. A place powered by innovation and shared values. A place where we help people who live, and work here make great personal choices and also reflect the public interest. Because of this mind-set, we do some pretty amazing things!

Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. Come join us on roads less travelled and turn your journey into an adventure.

Bruce County Public Library

Bruce County Public Library is a vibrant hub and pillar of the community and believes in a future where innovative ideas fundamentally change the way our communities learn, play, explore and connect with each other. Our mission is to provide the information, knowledge, and entertainment resources you need to achieve your goals, foster your interests, and realize your dreams.

From e-books to fishing rods, STEAM activities to educational workshops, Bruce County Public Library offers something for everyone. With 17 physical branches and a variety of online resources, Bruce County Public Library can be accessed worldwide for free with a library card. With over 22,000 card holders, the public library circulates over 428,000 items per year. The Library plays a fundamental role in lifelong learning by promoting innovation, providing an outlet for creative pursuits, and balancing new and exciting technologies with existing services.

Learn more about us: https://library.brucecounty.on.ca

About the Job

The Wiarton/Sauble Beach Home Service Areas currently have a casual vacancy available. Reporting to the Lead Branch Supervisor, the Library clerk provides information services and readers\' advisory to patrons, carries out routine duties at the circulation desk to lend and receive library items, conducts other clerical or maintenance tasks, and assists with library programming.

The casual hours will vary; evenings and weekends required.

Salary & Benefits

Salary:
\xc2\xb7 Wage Rates: $17.50 - $20.56 per hour

Benefits:
\xc2\xb7 Percentage paid in lieu of vacation
\xc2\xb7 Percentage paid in lieu of benefits
\xc2\xb7 Wage increases at 3, 6, & 12 months
\xc2\xb7 Opportunity to enroll in the OMERS Pension Plan
\xc2\xb7 Access to an Employee Assistance Program
\xc2\xb7 Employee Referral Bonus Program (Long Term Care)
\xc2\xb7 Educational Assistance for skills development and career advancement
\xc2\xb7 Employee Discounts?to enjoy great savings on entertainment, travel, shopping, health & wellness, sport and more!

Health, Safety & Wellness :
\xc2\xb7 Health & Safety Program
\xc2\xb7 Workplace Mental Health Program
\xc2\xb7 Health & Wellness Committee Activities
\xc2\xb7 Winter Loan Program offering equipment rentals for you discover Bruce County\'s winter wonderland!

Career Development:
\xc2\xb7 Educational Assistance to obtain the Ontario Library Service Excel Certificate
\xc2\xb7 Partnership with Loyalist College in Management Leadership?

Requirements

Qualifications:
\xc2\xb7 Must have completed grade 12 education, as a minimum
\xc2\xb7 Superior interpersonal, communication and organization skills
\xc2\xb7 Excellent computer skills and experience working in a computerized environment
\xc2\xb7 Strong ability to successfully multitask in a busy environment
\xc2\xb7 Experience planning, promoting, and running programs for all age groups and for large groups
\xc2\xb7 Ability to work independently while successfully promoting the mandate of the Library
\xc2\xb7 Strong customer service background
\xc2\xb7 Support the Canadian Federation of Library Association\'s Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries
\xc2\xb7 Ability to lift book bins, maneuver book carts and shelve books
\xc2\xb7 Experience with office equipment

Assets:
\xc2\xb7 Registration in the Ontario Library Service (OLS) EXCEL program
\xc2\xb7 Current First Aid/CPR certification

Interested applicants should review the entire job posting at www.brucecounty.on.ca, and then apply online, following the outlined process. The deadline for applications is January 17, 2024, at midnight

Privacy

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.

Additional Information

The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to barrier-free employment practices. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants in advance, but regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Company

County of Bruce

Location

Library Services

Opening Date

Jan 03, 2024

Closing Date

Jan 17, 2024 11:59 PM

Starting Date

Mar 01, 2023

Requirements

Type Description Status
00770 Anaphylaxis in the Community: What Parents & Others Need to Know Required Before Job Starts
VSS Vulnerable Sector Screen (Police Check) Required Before Job Starts
GRADE 12 Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate Required Before Job Starts
CUSTSER 0 Experience with Customer Service Required Before Job Starts
DDCS-EX 0 Experience with the Dewey Decimal Classification System Recommended
EXP1 0 Less than 1 Year Experience Recommended
SOFTWARE 0 Experience with related Software Programs Required Before Job Starts
SOLS 0 Registration in the Library (SOLS) Excel program Recommended

The County of Bruce