Job Description

The Opportunity


Keyano College Library is on the lookout for a part-time Public Services Assistant in a term role to join their team! Reporting to the Director of Academic Experience, the Public Services Assistant supports all aspects of library services. This 18-month term position will end on or before June 30, 2027.



Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.
About Us


Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.
Duties & Responsibilities


Creating bulletin boards and physical and digital displays to promote Library collections


Regularly liaise with other College departments to disseminate Library information to the broader College community


Support orientation and outreach activities, as required


Support library programming to promote collection and increase item circulation, as required


Provide respectful, knowledgeable, and friendly customer service to all library users


Provide circulation and basic reference assistance to students, employees, and community patrons


Assist students, employees, and community users with basic technology queries


Perform library opening and closing procedures


Adhere to relevant legislation, including Alberta's privacy and access to information legislation, POPA/ATIA, and the Canadian Copyright Act


Instruct and assist library users on how to use library catalogue, databases, and Springshare applications, including study room booking and librarian appointment booking


Provide support for the Library's shipping and receiving of all materials within WorldShare's interlibrary loan system, as required


Process Library acquisitions


Provide collection and catalogue maintenance (e.g., weeding and inventory projects), as required


Coordinate the Library's Reserves collection


Monitor online reference chat services, general library email account, and main library phone line


Collaborate and participate in special projects, as required

Qualifications


A Library Technician diploma or a two-year college diploma in a relevant field


Minimum 6 months of related library experience, new graduates encouraged to apply


Knowledge and experience in navigating a variety of library databases and online resources (e.g., OCLC's WorldShare Management Services)


Working knowledge of current computer software and programs, including Microsoft 365, Teams, and Canva


Demonstrates advanced interpersonal and communication skills


Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and user-centered practices


Please note, if your education was received internationally, we will require you to provide an international education assessment (ECA) through IQAS, WES, or one of the other IRCC approved, nationally designated organizations upon hire
Compensation and Benefits


Compensation is $6060.50 per month as per the CUPE TS6 collective agreement


Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.


This position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month (This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval).


Generous vacation entitlement


Paid holidays between Christmas and New Years


Life insurance


Paid sick days


We offer various perks and discounts to our employees:



Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition


Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our well-known gym and recreational facility).


Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.


Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.

Additional Information


We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes and considering Keyano College as their employer of choice. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
Company


Keyano College
Location


Academic & Student Experience
Opening Date


04-12-2025
Starting Date


01-01-2025