Librarian I

Located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation, and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive, and livable community. Our dedicated library staff deliver award-winning services delivering programs, partnerships, and amenities that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Memorial Library currently has an opening for a Replacement Temporary Full-Time Librarian I for approximately 11 months to work in the Customer and Community Experience Department. Reporting to a Supervisor, the successful candidate will be an integral member of the team responsible for providing information service in a very busy public library. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Programming for newcomers, adults, and seniors
• Using technologies to meet a variety of information needs, including ebook and e-audio book access
• Assisting with collection development and creating displays to highlight collections
• Promoting the library through community liaison, displays, tours, and presentations to groups both inside and outside the library and performing other related duties, as required
• Reference and readers’ advisory services

The successful candidate will possess: a Master’s Degree in library and information science from an accredited school; strong customer service skills; superior communication and interpersonal skills; a passion for literature and culture; reference and readers’ advisory skills; experience with e-readers, tablets, and mobile applications; the ability to work well as part of a team; and demonstrated ability to master information sources thoroughly and quickly. 

The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.

Position Status:

• Union (WVMEA) – Replacement Temporary, Full-Time (approximately 11 months)

Hours of Work:

• 37.5 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary )

Starting Rate of Pay:

• $38.77 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits

(This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase after certain hours.)

Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024.

To Apply:

Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position. Please note that all candidates must apply through the Career Centre; we are no longer accepting resumes via email or hard copy.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]