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JOB OVERVIEW:  Associate Library Technician

To provide circulation services and a broad spectrum of front-line support.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a two-year Library Technician diploma from a publicly accredited post-secondary institution or combination of equivalent education, training and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using an integrated library system. 
• 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 keyboarding skills, understanding of computer concepts and terminology, and experience with word processing software and file management systems. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of library classification systems. 
• Ability to work with a minimum of direct supervision to establish priorities, achieve deadlines, problem solve and function well under pressure. 
• Previous experience working in a public services environment.
• Ability to lift 30-50 pounds and move materials on carts.

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Hours of Work:

Wednesday: 4:45pm - 11:15pm, Saturday: 8:45am - 4:15pm. Two -15 minute paid breaks, One -30 minute unpaid meal break. Last shift dependent on final exams. There will be a two week layoff during Summer Intersession and two week layoff during Winter Intersession. 

Salary Information

Annual salary increases are based on hours worked and anniversary dates

Please note: 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.

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 if the position 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 talentacquisition@kpu.ca.

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.