Reference Librarian – WeirFoulds LLP

Role Summary

We are seeking an intellectually curious and enthusiastic Reference Librarian who will provide research and current awareness services. She/he/they will report to the Library Team Lead.

At WeirFoulds, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service to our clients. As such, it is essential for applicants to be dedicated to client service and have a degree of comfort operating in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be self-motivated, responsive, and have excellent attention to detail.

This is a full-time position Monday to Friday with some flexibility offered regarding hours of work. We are currently operating a hybrid work model and Business Services firm members are required to work from the office at least two (2) days per week.

Key Responsibilities

·        Handle sophisticated legal research and reference requests in a timely manner

·        Manage the provision of current awareness services, which includes monitoring practice area developments and preparing weekly alerts, sending out daily news alerts and e-journals as well as evaluating usage of resources and recommending new tools

·        Design and deliver engaging legal research and resources training and orientation programs for law students and lawyers

·        Set up passwords and troubleshoot any issues with the password management system

·        Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

·        Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Studies.

·        Minimum of two years experience providing reference services at a law library.

·        Experience using MS Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).

·        Ease with learning new technology and expert at using the major legal and business online databases.

·        Ability to recite the names of the leading Canadian texts in various legal subject areas.

·        Intellectually curious critical thinker who is analytical about both the particular work you do as well as the nature of the services you provide.

·        Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively, and proactively engage with all stakeholders / team members.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills and not fearful of picking up the phone.

·        Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial working environment.

·        Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours as required.

Candidates who meet the above qualifications are asked to apply online either on LinkedIn or here on our website.

WeirFoulds welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives backgrounds, identities, and cultures.

Accommodations in accordance with applicable laws are available for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please contact Amita Bhika, HR Manager at 647-715-3502.

At WeirFoulds, we recognize that we need to advance and to demonstrate equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do, internally and externally. We have been working diligently on several key areas, and we recognize that we must do better. Our goal is to put words into concrete action through a number of specific steps. These are described in our official statement on our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, which we are pleased to share on our website.

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.