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Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The West Vancouver Memorial Library is currently seeking two permanent part-time Library Assistant IIs to join our highly qualified staff. These important team members perform a variety of collections support, clerical work, and public service functions in the Circulation Department.

Reporting to the Circulation Supervisor and working alongside a motivated team, the Library Assistant IIs are responsible for:

1. Providing assistance to the public at service desks
2. Answering routine directional and informational questions from the public
3. Creating and maintaining patron accounts
4. Processing payment transactions
5. Sorting and shelving books and other materials into alphabetical and numerical order
6. Performing other related duties as required

The ideal candidates will possess:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability
• Experience managing and recording payment transactions
• Strong computer skills and a positive orientation towards technology

The successful candidates will also have:

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• The ability to interact tactfully, courteously and effectively with people of all ages and other employees
• Completion of Grade 12
• Preferably previous experience working in a busy public library setting
• Familiarity with Sierra or another ILS platform is an asset

Circulation work is physical, with staff moving books and materials throughout the day as well as operating and off-loading the automatic materials handling machine. Movements such as bending, reaching, lifting, gripping and pushing book trucks are involved throughout a shift.

The successful candidates will be required to supply an acceptable police information check. Please include your availability in a cover letter or resume.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy.

Position Status: Union (WVMEA) – 2 Positions - Permanent, Part-Time

Hours of Work: 21 hours per week and 28 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Starting Rate of Pay: $26.85 per hour

This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.