Librarian

Job Summary

We are building a workforce which is representative of the Canadian society and we foster diversity and inclusion.  The Service is committed to maintaining an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, establishing positive practices and ensuring that employment-related needs of all persons are reasonably accommodated.

• Conduct effective reference interviews, analyse and interpret information and research requests, in order to determine the exact nature of the information requirement, and appropriate search strategies and sources for responding to the requirement.
  
• Conduct research exploiting a wide variety of information sources, using diverse and complex search strategies and protocols.
• Evaluate results of research in order to determine the relevance of retrieval to the information requirement, the necessity to follow-up on new information uncovered, or to revise strategy to look for related information.
• Design customized reports for requesters, providing analysis of contents, highlighting possible biases, unique information, and key findings.
• Manage projects as assigned, including definition of purpose and scope of project, creation of a project team, organization and management of project tasks, and reporting to management and project client.
• Participate on project teams within operational branches, coordinating contextual open source research and awareness services, in collaboration with Information Centre colleagues.
• Design and deliver educational workshops, aimed at facilitating informed and resource-effective use of open information resources and services by Service employees.
• Establish and maintain a thorough knowledge of Service interests and priorities, through various means, including ongoing liaison with Service colleagues and contribute to Research unit planning, and participate in Information Centre promotional programs.

Education

Masters degree  in Library Studies and four (4) years of experience

Underfill Level 7

Masters degree  in Library Studies and three (3) years of experience

Notes

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience

The successful applicant will need to follow a developmental plan in order to reach the full level of the position. Hence, the successful applicant will initially be appointed to the position as a level 07 ( $69,350 - $84,360), until they reach the full-working level where they will qualify for the level 08 ( $78,800 - $95,870) position. Inability to meet the objectives of the developmental plan will result in the employee staying at the level 07.

The educational program must be from an accredited learning institution recognized in Canada.

If you completed a program outside of Canada you will be required to obtain proof of a Canadian equivalency at your expense through a recognized credential assessment service.

Experience

Experience working as a systems librarian/information specialist in a library/records management/information centre environment.

Candidates must also possess:    

• Experience in managing integrated library systems.
• Experience in database configuration, developing and customizing web based interfaces, troubleshooting and enhancing system capabilities and/or writing scripts for data retrieval and presentation.
• Experience in project management and/or serving as part of specialized project teams.
• Experience providing advice to management, colleagues, and clients.

Assets

• Experience working in a UNIX environment
• Experience working with Perl and/or JavaScript
• Experience with Microsoft Excel

Competencies

• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Analytical Skills
• Judgement
• Organizational - Multitasking Skills
• Teamwork

Conditions of Employment

Upon appointment, an employee shall remain in their new position for two (2) years. 

Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime as required

Notes

A written exam will be used as part of the overall assessment combined with the competency based interview.

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