Job Description

Job Number: J0725-0625
Job Title: Senior Library Technician (APP D)
Job Type: Appendix D - Support Staff
Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Job Category: Support Staff
Closing Date: September 1, 2025
Department: Library Services
Reporting Manager: Associate Dean, Academic Services
Salary: $36.29/Hour
Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.
Lambton College currently ranks third overall in Canada, and second overall in Ontario for Research in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 4 Colleges for Research in Canada for seven straight years.
At Lambton College, we're proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you'll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.
About the Position:
This is a temporary full time Appendix D position, replacing a bargaining unit employee, working 35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $36.29. This position will start in August 2025 and will end on or before October 1, 2026. Some evening hours may be required as per the schedule.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Academic Services, the successful candidate provides in person and virtual reference services for all patron types (students, faculty, staff). Assists with cataloguing of materials and maintenance of the Library Services section of the Teaching & Learning Commons website. Supports skill development connected to information literacy, academic integrity, and/or copyright by developing content, delivering presentations or consulting with individuals. Provides support at the circulation desk and promotes services that are available. Has an area of functional specialization that may include website development, library instruction, copyright, or library systems.
Specific Accountabilities:
Provides reference services for patrons:

• Investigates and answers in-depth reference questions.
• Interprets the information needs of the patron through reference questions/interviews thereby establishing the level and detail of information needed.
• Consults resources available to provide required information.
• Provides the patron with demonstration or instruction for the successful use of library research tools (electronic databases, periodical indexes, OPAC).
• Leads the patron to appropriate material that addresses their information need.
• Provides support for academic misconduct remediation.
• Reviews all new materials received to maintain knowledge of the TLC collection.
• Reviews and recommends open educational resources to faculty.
• Records statistics on reference services provided.
• Provides support and instruction on information literacy, academic integrity, and or copyright to students, faculty, and staff.
• Assists in the maintenance of the Library Services section of the Teaching & Learning Commons website.
• Assists in maintaining the collection, in all formats:
• Promotes the services available in the Teaching & Learning Commons to patrons and the greater College community and suggests changes for all aspects of the Teaching & Learning Commons operation to improve the level of service.

Qualifications:

• Minimum requirement of a 2 year Library Technician Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years experience working as a library technician providing reference services to patrons, in an academic library with knowledge of research databases
• Experience with office software and equipment (e.g. scanners, photocopiers), web browsers, and automated library systems
• Experience with webpage software and basic HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) coding or current coding language
• Strong knowledge of research methodology, internet, and database searching
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and show a high degree of initiative

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.
Employee Perks:
Lambton College provides a wide range of exciting opportunities for both unionized and non-unionized positions with competitive total compensation packages, wages and benefits.
Investing in our People:
Lambton College is committed to the personal and professional growth of all our employees. Employees of Lambton College are incredibly valued and part of a transformative adventure. They enjoy an engaging and vibrant culture where they are encouraged to realize their full potential via development opportunities and accessible, supportive employee wellness initiatives.
Lifetime Retirement Pension - Defined Benefit Pension Plan:
Our employee benefit package includes a defined benefit pension to help you create a secure future. The CAAT Pension Plan provides you with a predictable lifetime retirement income, survivor benefits, early retirement options, and more without the stress of making investment decisions. CAAT makes it easy for you to build stable, secure retirement income while you work.