Job Description

External posting - is intended for approved ESP CASUALS & TERM employees; as well as external applicants that applied via the District website.
School Library Technician
Location: Severn Ave. Public School, 2553 Severn Ave, Ottawa
Status: Regular, Part-time (50%), 17.5 hours per week
Work Year: Works 10 months per year
Hours of Work: Monday, Wednesday 8:45 am-4:15 pm & Fridays 12:30-4pm
(times are approximate) Salary range: $22.28 to $28.46 per hour (ESP, Level 5)
Under the direction of the Principal or designate, the Library Technician will provide technical and public services and perform other duties related to library operations such as organize, maintain, select, order, circulate print and non-print materials, provide reference services, research and prepare support materials for units of study, and perform public relations, supervisory and clerical activities.
Candidate Profile:
Diploma in Library and Information Technician, and 1 to 2 years of library experience.
Understanding of Cataloguing and classification systems.
Research skills required;
Proficiency in computer applications (word processing, spreadsheets and databases), ability to perform internet searches and use research tools.
Experience operating and maintaining library software.
Organizational skills required to schedule classes/small groups and prioritize concurrent tasks and deadlines.
Interpersonal and communication skills required, including writing communication skills.
The ability to use tact, judgment and diplomacy when dealing with staff, students, parents/volunteers.
The ability to work in both English and French is an asset.
APPLICATION
PROCESS:
Applications will be considered in accordance with the ESP Collective Agreement, in the following order:
1. Applications from Regular full-time and part-time employees within ESP bargaining unit are given first consideration.
2. Applications from term and casual employees within ESP bargaining unit are given 2nd consideration.
3. Applications from External candidates (including Board employees that do not belong to this bargaining unit) will be considered only if applications from 1 & 2 have been exhausted.
Vacancies are posted as Internal and External. Casual and Term employees must apply to the External posting.
OCDSB employees: please ensure your resume is in the Board approved format before submitting your application. (template)
External applicants: if you do not have an Apply to Education account, you will be required to create one at https://ocdsb.simplication.com when applying. Choose the job category EA/ECE & Support Staff.
Evaluation & Assessment: In accordance with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board's Administrative and Support Staff Selection Process, the evaluation and assessment of candidates will be completed using the following four (4) identified areas of performance: Organizational and Management Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, and Knowledge and Practice, as they relate to the duties, qualifications, knowledge and education outlined above.
Personal information is collected pursuant to the Education Act and will be used to determine the eligibility for employment with the OCDSB. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario K2H 6L3.
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is committed to equity for all students and staff and to delivering the highest quality education through a qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of the students and communities it serves.
The District seeks to be proactive in attracting Indigenous, Black and minoritized candidates.
Applicants who require accommodations at any point in the selection process are invited to contact us at hrcompetitions@ocdsb.ca
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