Canada Summer jobs - Library Assistant (fixed term)
The Ambrose Library has an opening for one full-time (35hrs/wk) Library Assistant for the upcoming summer months. The contract will start July 7 (or when a suitable candidate is found) and end August 30. The weekly schedule will depend on library staffing needs and the availability of applicant(s).
- Answer queries by phone, email, and in person
- Manage circulation workflow in processing returns, hold requests, and check outs
- Help patrons learn and utilize the library’s resources (search for and find books, articles, etc.)
- Maintain an atmosphere conducive to study for library patrons
- Re-shelve returned books, shift books, shelf-read
- Process and shelve new books, process discarded books
- Carry out opening/closing library procedures
- Monitor library space in the absence of full-time Library Staff
- Assist with interlibrary loan processes
- Work on subject-specific library guides to support first-year students
- Assisting with collection-development activities such as investigating the library's collection to determine whether books need replacing, updating, or discarding
- Perform any other duties as determined by Library Staff
- Must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection.
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a post-secondary program.
Additionally, the successful candidate will also have many of the following attributes:
- Education and Experience
- Equivalent of one semester as a Library Assistant will be considered an asset
- Experience in a customer service environment is preferred
- Equivalent of one semester as a Library Assistant will be considered an asset
- Skills
- Strong communication skills, able to convey information clearly
- Able to work independently, complete tasks unsupervised, manage time efficiently, and take initiative
- Strong communication skills, able to convey information clearly
- Personal Characteristics
- Pays close attention to details
- Able to deal with highly confidential and personal information
- Pays close attention to details
- Employment is contingent upon satisfactory criminal background check.
To apply, please send a current resume and cover letter to Ambrose Library at library@ambrose.edu and mention Library Assistant in the subject line. This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Ambrose University is committed to employment diversity and encourages applications from all qualified men and women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.
Ambrose University is a private Christian university located in Southwest Calgary. The Faculty of Arts and Science offers Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees in Behavioural Science, Psychology, Christian Studies, English, General Studies, History, and Music, as well as a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. These programs are accredited by the Ministry of Advanced Education and overseen by Campus Alberta Quality Council (CAQC). The School of Education provides a Bachelor of Education (After Degree), and the School of Business offers both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a BA in Business. The Faculty of Theology offers undergraduate programs in Children’s Ministries, Church Ministries, Intercultural Studies, Worship Arts, and Youth Ministries. The seminary offers graduate degrees including a Master of Divinity, Master of Leadership and Ministry, Master of Intercultural Ministry, Master of Theology, and Master of Christian Studies, along with diploma and certificate options. Graduate theological studies are also available in Chinese. Ambrose is committed to the integration of Christian faith with academic discipline, with a vision for academic excellence in the service of the church and the world. For more information visit us online at www.ambrose.edu.