KNOWLEDGE:

• you have demonstrate knowledge of library procedures and practices pertaining to circulation, reference, cataloguing, minor book repair, inter-library loans and serials/publications management in order to provide library services
• you have knowledge of library policies and guidelines to operate, maintain and provide a variety of library services

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• you have demonstrated experience with computers and software applications to utilize automated systems to input, update, retrieve and search data, prepare correspondence and reports

ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

• you have proven analytical skills to perform descriptive cataloguing of library materials, to search for books and other materials using the inter-library loan procedures

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• you have effective communication skills to provide information to library users on stock, borrowing process, inter-library loan process and services and circulation services
• you can demonstrate tact and courtesy in your interactions with library users, to instruct and maintain control of offender helpers and in dealing with behavioural issues as they arise

DON’T MEET EVERY QUALIFICATION?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Please refer the Job description for details