Casual Library Assistants
Multiple Areas of the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
Required for casual replacement of permanent employees.
$20.82/hr
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) is situated in beautiful Northwestern Ontario. KPDSB serves the educational needs of approximately 5,000 students within 17 elementary and 6 secondary schools in the communities of Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ignace, Pickle Lake, Savant Lake, and Upsala. Additional information regarding the Board is available on the Board’s web site at http://www.kpdsb.ca/.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Principal or designate, responsible for maintaining the library in the school and assisting students on how to use the library properly and effectively. When working with students all duties are performed under the direct planning and supervision of the teacher.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma required. Diploma in Library Technology and/or related experience would be preferred, unqualified applicants will be considered. Knowledge of library automation program(s) and familiar with Internet Explorer Applications would be considered an asset. Demonstrated experience in a Windows environment and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required. The following attributes are necessary: ability to deal with tact and sound judgement in oral and written communications with students, staff and the public; the ability to organize and complete work assignments with minimum supervision; and the ability to work independently in a team environment. Previous library experience an asset and experience in an education environment will be preferred.
Interested candidates should include the names of three professional references in their application package with authorization to be contacted under the terms of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Acts.
Madison White, Human Resources Officer
The Board thanks all applicants for indicating their interest in this position, however,
only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted.
Confidential Information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and
will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
This Board is an equal opportunity employer
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Christy Radbourne, Director of Education
Roger Griffiths, Board Chair