Library Clerk

"Bruce County, a welcoming, innovative, thriving community, committed to the well-being of current and future generations."

The journey to an ever better Bruce County will be marked by exploration, inquiry and discovery. A place powered by innovation and shared values. A place where we help people who live, and work here make great personal choices and also reflect the public interest. Because of this mind-set, we do some pretty amazing things

Join our team powered by innovation and shared values where explorers turn obstacles into opportunities and individual challenges into shared solutions. Come join us on roads less travelled and turn your journey into an adventure.

Bruce County Public Library

Bruce County Public Library is a vibrant hub and pillar of the community and believes in a future where innovative ideas fundamentally change the way our communities learn, play, explore and connect with each other. Our mission is to provide the information, knowledge, and entertainment resources you need to achieve your goals, foster your interests, and realize your dreams.

From e-books to fishing rods, STEAM activities to educational workshops, Bruce County Public Library offers something for everyone. With 17 physical branches and a variety of online resources, Bruce County Public Library can be accessed worldwide for free with a library card. With over 22,000 card holders, the public library circulates over 428,000 items per year. The Library plays a fundamental role in lifelong learning by promoting innovation, providing an outlet for creative pursuits, and balancing new and exciting technologies with existing services.

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The Chesley/Paisley/Tara Home Service Area has two part-time vacancies available. The successful candidates will be required to work 28.5 hours over a two-week period. The incumbents will have the opportunity to accept shifts in surrounding branches to provide relief staffing for vacation and sick time of scheduled employees. Hours may include evenings and weekends.

This position is available May 25, 2024.

Salary
Wage Rates: $ $20.56 per hour

Benefits
Percentage paid in lieu of vacation & benefits
Wage increases at 3, 6, & 12 months
Opportunity to enroll in the OMERS Pension Plan
Access to an Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts

Health, Safety & Wellness
Health & Safety Program
Workplace Mental Health Program
Health & Wellness Committee Activities

Qualifications
Must have completed grade 12 education, as a minimum
Superior interpersonal, communication and organization skills
Excellent computer skills and experience working in a computerized environment
Strong ability to successfully multitask in a busy environment
Experience planning, promoting, and running programs for all age groups and for large groups
Ability to work independently while successfully promoting the mandate of the Library
Strong customer service background
Support the Canadian Federation of Library Association's Statement on Intellectual Freedom and Libraries
Ability to lift book bins, maneuver book carts and shelve books
Experience with office equipment

Assets
Registration in the Ontario Library Service (OLS) EXCEL program
Current First Aid/CPR certification

Interested applicants should review the entire job posting at , and then apply online, following the outlined process. The deadline for applications is May 8, 2024, at midnight

Personal information contained in applications will be used for recruitment purposes and collected as per the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.56.

The Corporation of the County of Bruce is an equal opportunity employer committed to barrier-free employment practices. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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County of Bruce

Library Services

Apr 24, 2024

May 08, :59 PM

Type

Description

Status

00770 Anaphylaxis in the Community: What Parents & Others Need to Know Required Before Job Starts

VSS Vulnerable Sector Screen (Police Check) Required Before Job Starts

GRADE 12 Secondary (High) School Graduation Certificate Required Before Job Starts

CUSTSER 0 Experience with Customer Service Required Before Job Starts

DDCS-EX 0 Experience with the Dewey Decimal Classification System Recommended

EXP1 0 Less than 1 Year Experience Recommended

SOFTWARE 0 Experience with related Software Programs Required Before Job Starts

SOLS 0 Registration in the Library (SOLS) Excel program Recommended