Reference Services Technician

Description:

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Legislative Library provides non-partisan access to specialized information resources for the Legislature, government, and people of Manitoba, and ensures current and future access to Manitoba's published heritage. The Library is seeking a skilled library professional to join the reference team as the Bilingual Reference Services Technician.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Ability to perform shelving and lifting duties up to 30 lbs independently.
• Must have and maintain the ability to communicate fluently in English and French

Qualifications:
Essential:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary library technician diploma. An equivalent combination of related education/training and experience may be considered
• Experience providing reference services (Note: volunteer and educational related experience will be considered)
• Experience with library systems software
• Ability to answer in-depth research questions
• Organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple activities
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work diplomatically and effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent English verbal communication skills
• Excellent English written communication skills
• Excellent French verbal communication skills
• Excellent French written communication skills
• Experience using online databases for reference work

Desired:

• Experience working in a research or government library
• Experience working with legislation and government publications