Job Title: Children’s Librarian I
Requisition ID: 38333 
Company: Vancouver Public Library 
Worksite: Various 

Interested candidates may apply here.

NOTE: This is one job posting with multiple positions; therefore, please submit one application only. In your cover letter, please refer to which schedule(s) you are interested in. 

Job Summary: Reporting to the Branch/Unit Head or Assistant Manager, the incumbent provides service to the public, meeting established Library strategic objectives and service standards. Demonstrates and models conduct that adheres to the library’s policies and procedures in accordance with the Library’s vision, mission and values. The incumbent is a professional member of the Children’s and Teen Services team who works collaboratively within the teams and system-wide to ensure service priorities are met. 

Job Requirements: 

Education/Qualifications: 

∙ Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited library school.  

Experience: 

∙ Experience in the provision of library services including programming, information services, working with the community and collection management. Experience in providing library services for children (early years and/or middle years) or a relevant combination of training and experience. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

∙ Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of librarianship ∙ Considerable knowledge of methods involved in providing library services and ability to apply the same 

∙ Working knowledge of the objectives, organization, procedures, services and resources of the library 

∙ Excellent oral and written communication skills 

∙ Ability to plan, organize and carry out assigned duties and responsibilities with minimal supervision 

∙ Ability to meet the public, promote interest in library services, assists library patrons, and interpret and explain library policies and regulations

∙ Ability to provide advice and direction to non-professional staff engaged in library clerical duties 

Additional information and leadership competencies can be found in the job description. 

Affiliation: CUPE 391 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time  

Salary: $ 35.66 to $ 41.98 per hour 

Work Schedule: 

Schedule One – South Hill – June 13, 2023 to August 19, 2024 (15 month) 

Tuesday 8:30am – 5pm, Wednesday 8:30am – 5pm, Thursday 11:40am – 8:10pm, Friday 8:30am – 5pm, Saturday 8:30am – 5pm with an Earned Day off on Week 2 

Schedules Two to Eight – Various – 3 Months 

Tuesday to Thursday: 9am – 5pm 

Friday to Saturday: 10am – 6pm 

Note: Schedules Two to Eight are headquartered at our Central Library on a Tuesday to Saturday schedule, but will also be deployed to a variety of branches as the need arises. Hours of work may include evening shifts. Work schedules may be variable depending upon the needs of the branch, and schedules may change with reasonable notice. 

Closing date: Thursday, April 13th, 2023 at 11:59pm 

Vancouver Public Library is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds including Indigenous Peoples, LGBTQ+, all genders, ethnicities, and persons with disabilities. Should you be shortlisted and require an accommodation during the selection process, please provide details to the hiring committee. 

Applicants must be prepared to work at any location in the VPL system. As VPL is responsible for the well-being of its patrons, a Police Information Check clearance is a condition of employment. All Vancouver Public Library employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire and ongoing employment. Candidates who are not able to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine for a reason related to a Human Rights Code ground (such as disability) can request an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process. Please refer to our policy for further information. Personal information collected is used in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.