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We are currently seeking an Interim Library Resources Technician to join our Library team.
Job Overview
Reporting to the University Librarian, this position is responsible for managing circulation and equipment and media services. Administer the integrated library system, evaluate, coordinate and implement new technologies. Supervise assigned Library staff.
Education and Experience
- Two-year Library Technician diploma required. Related computer hardware and software training, with approximately 2 years’ current work experience.
Qualifications
- Experience managing and troubleshooting of an integrated library system.
- Ability to research, evaluate, implement, manage and troubleshoot software applications and hardware.
- Proven leadership abilities and supervisory training and experience in recruiting, scheduling, assigning work, and conducting performance appraisals.
- Experience planning and managing a budget.
- Experience creating, implementing and conducting employee training programs.
- Experience providing hardware and software troubleshooting and support.
- Experience writing technical and procedural documentation.
- Demonstrated keyboarding skills. Experience with web page creation, Microsoft Office and file management systems and creation of reports and statistical information. Experience with Unix preferred.
- Ability to use tact and discretion with a variety of people and situations and work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Library of Congress classification system.
During the training period start time is 7:30am to 3:00pm. After training (approximately 4months) starting time is 9:30am-5:00pm.
Breaks: 1X 30 minute unpaid meal period, 2 X 15 minutes rest periods.
Hybrid work arrangements may be available after training.
As per the KPU-BCGEU Collective Agreement, qualified internal applicants within the BCGEU bargaining unit are given first consideration in filling this position. Internal applicants must apply by 11:59pm on the internal closing date in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Internal applications received after the closing date will be considered as an external applicant.
Salary Information
Salary and wage increments are in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Total Rewards
As a part of our total rewards offerings, KPU also offers extended health and dental benefits, healthcare spending account, generous vacation package, defined pension plan, parenthood top-up, sick leave, long-term disability, life insurance, professional development days, tuition waiver, inhouse training & development, inter-campus transportation, and more!
Note: Eligibility requirements apply, benefits may vary depending on the employee group the position belongs to and whether the position offered is temporary or part-time.
Visit https://www.kpu.ca/hr for more information on KPU’s workplace, culture and total rewards.
Note to Applicants
Kwantlen Polytechnic University welcomes and encourages applications from equity deserving groups and diverse experiences including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, and members of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community.
If there are any barriers that you are experiencing or an accommodation that we can provide to support you through the application process, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Kwantlen Polytechnic University is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the University. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with KPU. Only candidates who are legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
