Library Assistant - Strathcona Branch

• Primary Site: 55880
• Unit and Program: !*!%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EAn Information Management/Library Technology diploma or a directly related diploma with significant course content focused on education or community work, or an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EA minimum of one year%27s work experience in a library or an environment where customer service is a core focus.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EExperience in the use of Microsoft Office programs, web-based services and other applications.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EExperience in providing reference services and readers%27 advisory services is preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EExperience in developing and presenting classes and events for customers of all ages is required; a particular emphasis on leading activities for young children is preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat do you need to bring to this position?%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EA commitment to upholding the Canadian Federation of Library Associations position statements on %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http://cfla-fcab.ca/en/guidelines-and-position-papers/statement-on-intellectual-freedom-and-libraries/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EIntellectual Freedom%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3E and %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http://cfla-fcab.ca/en/guidelines-and-position-papers/position-statement-on-diversity-and-inclusion/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EDiversity and Inclusion%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EEnthusiastic with the ability to provide excellent customer service.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EDemonstrated excellence in using communication and interpersonal skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EAbility to contribute positively and work effectively within a team environment.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EComfortable with facilitating classes and events using new technologies.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EAbility and knowledge to assist customers with the use of technology, devices, information resources (print and electronic) and in the use of various service applications and web based platforms.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EEffective and creative problem solving and trouble shooting skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPhysical Requirements:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EPhysical requirements of the Library Assistant position include frequent standing, walking, and bending; lifting library materials, reaching to place materials on shelves, and pushing and pulling book carts.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%26nbsp;%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENote:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EThis position consists of varied schedules which include day, evening and weekend shifts.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli style=%22color:rgb(0, 0, 0);%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3ESatisfactory background screening is required for the%26nbsp;Library Assistant position, which includes a Criminal Record Check/Police Information Check.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout the Branch:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EPlease click%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http://www.epl.ca/about-epl/branches-and-hours%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EHERE%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3E%26nbsp;to view information about the branches.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWho we are:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3EThe secret ingredient for making EPL a magical place is no secret at all; in fact, it%27s very simple: We share. We share stories, ideas and experiences. We share with our customers, our communities, and ourselves. We are Edmonton%27s largest lender of all manner of information and entertainment.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPay Band:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13.2px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:arial;%22%3E%2432.40 - %2441.34 %26nbsp;per hour*%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:13.2px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:arial;%22%3E*Approximately %2459,194 - %2475,544 %26nbsp;per annum based on a 35 hour work week.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#000000;font-family:arial;%22%3EShift differential may apply in accordance with the terms and conditions of the CSU 52 Collective Agreement.%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E
• Position Type: 21
• Group: Library 4
• FTE: Aug 14, 2026
• Average Weekly Hours: Aug 23, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
• Shift: 1
• Shift Hours: Temporary
• Minimum Salary: CSU 52
• Maximum Salary: Public Services Department (Edmonton Public Library)
• Temporary Position End Date: %3CBR%3E%3CSPAN class=%27text%27 style=%27padding-left: 6px;%27%3EStrathcona Branch, 8331 - 104 Street%3C/SPAN%3E%3CSPAN class=%27text%27 style=%27padding-left: 6px;%27%3E (STR)%3C/SPAN%3E%3CBR%3E%3CSPAN class=%27text%27 style=%27padding-left: 6px;%27%3EEdmonton%3C/SPAN%3E, %3CSPAN class=%27text%27 style=%27padding-left: 6px;%27%3ET6E 4E9%3C/SPAN%3E%3CBR%3E%3CBR%3E

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